Alright, let’s gab a bit about them Nets cheerleaders, or whatever fancy name they got now. The Brooklynettes, yeah, that’s it. Sounds all highfalutin, don’t it? But look here, it ain’t all just shakin’ your pom-poms, no sirree.
So you wanna be a Nets cheerleader, huh? Well, first off, you gotta be at least 18, not some spring chicken just outta diapers. And you gotta know how to move. They want them girls dancin’ hip-hop and jazz, like them fellas on TV, you know? They say tumblin’ ain’t a must, but it sure helps. Kinda like addin’ extra sugar to your sweet tea, makes it better.
If you get on the team, it ain’t just about the games, though. You gotta be at all them home games, cheerin’ and dancin’ your heart out. But then there’s other stuff too. Company events, charity stuff, all sorts of things. You gotta be willin’ to show up and smile pretty, no matter what. Sounds like a lot of work, if you ask me.
- What they lookin’ for? They want dancers, that’s for sure. And not just any dancers. They want girls who can do hip-hop, jazz, maybe even some of that b-boy stuff, and some flippin’ and floppin’. They even make ya do a kip-up, and twirl around real fast, and hop on your hands. Sounds plumb crazy to me.
- How to get in? Well, there’s two ways, they say. You can look online yourself, find them auditions. Or you can get yourself one of them agent fellas, let them do the searchin’ for ya. Smart folks do both, they say. Hedgin’ your bets, like plantin’ extra corn in case some don’t grow.
Now, they don’t just pay ya for dancin’ at the games, see? Every time you go to some sponsor thing, or some NBA do, you get a little somethin’. It ain’t gonna make ya rich, but it’s better than nothin’, right? Every little bit helps, that’s what I always say.
And don’t you think you gonna walk in there and get it on the first try. Most of them girls, they try out more than once. It takes a heap of practice and hard work. You gotta really want it, gotta have that fire in your belly. Like wantin’ that last piece of pie at the church picnic, you gotta go for it.
The Brooklynettes, they been around since the Nets moved to Brooklyn from New Jersey. Entertainin’ the folks, makin’ the games more lively. It’s a big deal, bein’ a Nets cheerleader. It’s like bein’ the queen of the county fair, but with more dancin’ and less pie.
So how you gonna get ready for them tryouts? You gotta practice, practice, practice. Get your moves down pat. And you gotta show ’em you love dancin’, that you got the energy. Don’t be shy, let it all out. Like singin’ loud in the shower, but with more dancin’ and less water.
And keep your eyes peeled, they got announcements about when the tryouts are and what they want. They got a whole bunch of followers on that internet thing, so they put the info out there. Just gotta know where to look. Kinda like findin’ the best tomatoes at the farmer’s market, you gotta search a bit.
They even got some shows about becomin’ a Nets dancer. Documentary style, they call it. Follows the girls on their journey. Might give you a good idea of what it’s all about. Kinda like watchin’ them soap operas, but with more dancin’ and less drama… or maybe just different drama.
And these girls, they don’t just dance at games. You can get ’em to come to your company party, or your birthday shindig, or even to open up your new store. They call it Team Hype. Sounds fancy, don’t it? But it just means they’ll come and bring the party, make things more lively. Like addin’ a little spice to your stew, makes it more interestin’.
So there you have it. A little somethin’ somethin’ about them Nets cheerleaders. It ain’t easy, but if you got the heart and the moves, you might just make it. Just remember to practice, be yourself, and don’t forget to smile. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll be the next one shakin’ them pom-poms for the Nets. Good luck to ya, you’ll need it.
