AFL Dream Team

For ArenaBowl XXIV, welcome back the AFL Dream Team! We've narrowed it down to two dancers from each team, and now we need your help to select the final dancers. The dancer from each team with the most votes will become a member of this year's AFL Dream Team. Come back every day and vote to ensure your favorite dancer becomes a part of the 2011 AFL Dream Team! Voting ends July 1st.

Arizona Rattlers Sidewinders
Brianne
  • Name: Brianne
  • Team: Arizona Rattlers Sidewinders
  • Sidewinders Status: 2nd Season
  • Favorite Food: I love watermelon
  • If I had to give up all of my possessions but one, I'd keep: My Dog
  • My Advice to young kids: Never give up on your dreams, hard work will pay off.
  • The person(s) who has influenced me the most in my life is, why?: My Dad, he taught me how to be a hard worker.
  • My goal in life: To be happy and successful
  • What is your greatest fear: I have a fear of heights
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Chicago Rush Adrenaline Rush Dancers
Brittanie
  • Name: Brittanie
  • Team: Chicago Rush Adrenaline Rush Dancers
  • Adrenaline Rush Status: 2nd year veteran
  • Favorite thing to do on a rainy day: Cuddle up with my puppies and watch movies
  • If I could go anywhere in the world, it would be: A dog park with hundreds of puppies.
  • Advice for youth that aspire to be a professional dancer/cheerleader: Keep your head up, never stop trying and don't let anything hold you back.
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Cleveland Gladiators Goddesses
Alicia
  • Name: Alicia
  • Team: Cleveland Gladiators Goddesses
  • Goddess Status: 2nd season
  • When did you start dancing?: I have been dancing my entire life and grew up taking classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Tap. As soon as I was old enough, I became a part of my studio's competition team. I continued going to dance competitions all throughout high school, including a national competition in Las Vegas.
  • Future Plans: I hope to continue dancing for a very long time, and always have it as a part of my life because it has become such a big part of who I am. I am currently going to school to become a teacher because I love working with children, and hope to incorporate teaching dance into my life plans as well.
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Dallas Vigilantes Dancers
Allison
  • Name: Allison
  • Team: Dallas Vigilantes Dancers
  • Vigilantes Dance Status: 2nd Season; Current Captain
  • Most Memorable Experience: One of my most memorable experiences was studying abroad in London. It gave me the opportunity to travel Europe, work in a rewarding environment, and experience new cultures.
  • Greatest accomplishment: One of my greatest accomplishments is graduating Magna Cum Laude from the Missouri School of Journalism.
  • Words of Wisdom: "For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Georgia Force Cheerleaders
Kiley
  • Name: Kiley
  • Team: Georgia Force Cheerleaders
  • Force Team Status: Captain, 1st Season
  • Dance/cheer background, including any awards or recognitions: Atlanta Chiefs Cheerleaders (Captain), four years on the top ranked Purdue Dance Team (Boiler Up!), and four years on the IL State Champion MSHS Hawkettes.
  • Best advice you've ever received: A reminder that my college coach still gives me: Philippians 4: 6-7.
  • One interesting fact about me: When I was little I was in several Oprah Winfrey commercials!
  • My goals/aspirations for the future: I hope to be in a directorial role within the nonprofit arena, while dancing professionally. Through everything I do, I look to serve the Lord and have everyone see His love shine through me.
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Iowa Barnstormers Storm Chasers
Emily
  • Name: Emily
  • Team: Iowa Barnstormers Storm Chasers
  • Storm Chaser Status: Current Captain
  • When did you begin dancing?: I began dance at the age of 4 at Betty Hill Dance Studio, in Des Moines, Iowa, where I danced jazz, ballet, tap, tumbling, pointe, and partnering for six years.
  • My pregame ritual is: Just taking my time to get ready and relax.
  • My most prized possession is: My puppies.
  • My advice to a youngster is: Do what's fun!
Jacksonville Sharks Attack Dance Team
Randi
  • Name: Randi
  • Team: Jacksonville Sharks Attack Dance Team
  • Attack Dance Team Status: 1st Rookie Season
  • Three words that best describe me: Charismatic, Energetic, and Confident.
  • Favorite Song: 'Don't Stop Believing' by Journey
  • Favorite Food: Pumpkin Pie
  • Guilty Pleasure: Reality television.
  • Most prized possession: My dog for sure. She is a female maltese named Stoli. She is my heart!!
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Kansas City Command Dancers
Niesha
  • Name: Niesha
  • Team: Kansas City Command Dancers
  • Command Dance Team Status: Captain of the 2011
  • I'm better than anyone else when it comes to: Rhinestoning!!
  • My friends say my best quality is: My willingness to help others.
  • Words to live by: Everything happens for a reason.
  • My favorite holiday is: The 4th of July, I love summer and fireworks!
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Milwaukee Mustangs Fillies Dance Team
Danielle
  • Name: Danielle
  • Team: Milwaukee Mustangs Fillies Dance Team
  • Fillies Dance Team Status: 3rd Season; Current Captain
  • When did you start dancing?: I have been dancing since age 3 and continued to dance throughout college, as well as teach dance.
  • Fun Fact: In 2007, I was named Miss Green Bay Area, the local to the Miss America Scholarship pageant.
  • Facebook: Click Here.
New Orleans VooDoo
Jasmine
  • Name: Jasmine
  • Team: New Orleans VooDoo
  • VooDoo Doll Status: 3rd year veteran
  • Favorite Part of being a VooDoo Doll: Performing for fans and meeting fans on the field after games.
  • What I like about Arena Football: The hardcore fans and excitement on Game Day!
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Orlando Predators Prowlers
Gizelle
  • Name: Gizelle
  • Prowler Status: Two Seasons, Current Captain
  • When did you begin dancing?: At the age of three
  • Best thing about being a Prowlers Dancer: Representing the community as a positive role model and meeting such amazing and caring people, who are our fans. It is such a thrill to be able to perform in The Jungle at every home game
  • You may have seen me: On the ANIMAL JAM as a cast member or the ROOMS TO GO commercial
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Philadelphia Soul Soulmates
Alexandra
  • Name: Alexandra
  • Team: Philadelphia Soul Soulmates
  • Soulmate Status: First Season
  • Occupation: K-3 Special Education Teacher
  • Guilty pleasure: Macaroni-n-Cheese and Ketchup
  • If I could build a house anywhere, I'd build it in: at the Jersey Shore
Pittsburgh Power Sparks
Meghan
  • Name: Meghan
  • Team: Pittsburgh Power Sparks
  • Sparks Status: First Season
  • School: Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts, majoring in jazz
  • Best thing about being a Sparks Dancer: I LOVE sports and my city! I live to dance, and performing for people has always been my passion
  • Shout-out: I want to thank my teammates, coach, and the Pittsburgh Power Management for all their support, but most importantly the great fans of Pittsburgh! GO POWER!
San Jose SaberKittens
Autumn
  • Name: Autumn
  • Team: San Jose SaberKittens
  • SaberKitten Status: Rookie
  • Hobbies/Interests: Being a dance teacher, a barista, and wakeboarding in the summer
  • Favorite Quote: Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live. unknown
  • Favorite Holiday: Christmas!
  • Favorite vacation spot: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
  • Unique thing about me: My first and middle names were chosen by my mom from an Olivia Newton-John song.
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Spokane Shock Dancers
Jackie
  • Name: Jackie
  • Team: Spokane Shock Dancers
  • Shock Dancers Status: Third Season
  • Quote I live by: "Procrastination isn't the problem, it's the solution. So procrastinate now, don't put it off." ~Ellen DeGeneres
  • Guilty Pleasure: Eating gumbo from Qdoba
  • Dream Vacation Spot: Wizarding world of Harry Potter!
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Tampa Bay Storm Dancers
Sasha
  • Name: Sasha
  • Team: Tampa Bay Storm Dancers
  • Storm Dancers Status: Five Seasons, Four Seasons as Captain
  • College: University of South Florida with a Bachelor's in Sociology and Social Work
  • Interests: When not at work, you can most likely find me at the gym or at the beach soaking up the beautiful Florida sun
  • Best thing about being a Storm Dancer: Dancing with my teammates on the sidelines, right next to all the action
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Tulsa Talons Cheerleaders
Andrea
  • Name: Andrea
  • Team: Tulsa Talons Cheerleader
  • Talons Cheerleader Status: 7th Season, 2nd season as Director
  • College: Oklahoma State University, Bachelor's in Finance and Accounting
  • Favorite types of dance: contemporary, jazz, ballet and hip-hop
  • Best thing about being a Talons Cheerleader: Not only getting to know my teammates, but being able to perform in front of thousands of fans. I also love getting to meet all the fans at the games and events throughout the season!
  • Facebook: Click Here.
Utah Blaze Dancers
Hailee
  • Name: Hailee
  • Team: Utah Blaze Dancers
  • Blaze Dancers Status: First season
  • Community Involvement: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Interests: fishing, hiking, watching movies, drawing and yoga
  • Role Model: Father, who is a retired Logistics Officer (Major) in the United States Air Force