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July 29, 2010 by Katie
It’s hard to believe only a little more than three months ago the final buzzer went off at ARCO Arena ending the 2009-10 season. From the “NBA’s Greatest Draft Lottery Party” to the more recent Sacramento Kings Dance Team auditions at the California State Fair, the offseason is flying by with exciting events in the Sacramento-area community.
Last week the 2010-11 SKDT was announced, and I am delighted to return for a fifth season on the team. Along with nine returning veterans, we have six new dance team members. The 15 members who make up the SKDT are a highly-talented and beautiful group of young women. We’re excited to raise expectations this year by leaving fans impressed with our superior dancing and impactful involvement in the community.
Dance team practice started the day after auditions, and along with rehearsing routines, we’ve been busy signing our contracts, receiving public relations training, getting to know each other and taking photos for Kings.com’s SKDT Central. Our new members are handling the busy schedule effortlessly, which is great considering our schedule grows dramatically throughout the season.
This past weekend, Jenn, Lisa and I attended Pro Action Dance Intensive in Las Vegas, Nev. We joined professional dance teams from across the nation to learn routines from world-renowned choreographers. The camp is a way for pro dance teams to obtain new choreography and to interact with other dance team members. I had an incredible time at the camp, and enjoyed spending quality time with Jenn and Lisa. It was inspiring to be surrounded by other dancers who share the same passion for dance and sports.
After our weekend of intensive dancing we returned to practice Monday night and taught the rest of the SKDT the new routines we learned at camp. Before practice started, however, Jenn, who’s the dance team manager, announced to the team that Lisa and I would be co-captains for the upcoming season! I’m honored and thrilled to be joining Lisa as a leader on this year’s team. Before joining the SKDT, Lisa and I danced together for four years while attending Chico State. We are great friends and have varying strengths that will help lead the team throughout the season… I love when little things in life fall into place that make you appreciate friendships you have and experiences you’ve encountered.
This season the SKDT bloggers will consist of new members Nicole and Michelle along with Lisa and me. Michelle and Nicole will provide insight into what it’s like to be new members of the SKDT and share entertaining dance team stories. Lisa and I hope to shed light on what it’s like to be co-captains, announce dance team news and more.
If you have any blog ideas, questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. As always, for unique real-time dance team updates and pictures follow us on Twitter @SKDT!
Are you a fan of the dance team? Please show and share your support for the SKDT by “Liking” us on Facebook.com/SacramentoKingsDanceTeam. Now through 12 p.m. PDT on Thursday, Aug. 6., we’ll be giving away 10 SKDT swimsuit calendars to Kings fans who comment on our wall and posts!
We can’t wait to hear from you, and look forward to sharing our perspective on the upcoming 2010-11 season with Kings fans everywhere.
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Glad to see the dancers getting some print space. They are a vital part of the organization and need to have more exposure. We, the fans love to know what these ladies are doing in the community and what they are doing to help promote the Kings organization. Thanks, Katie for the nice blog. Hope to see more of you on here throughout the season. You have a beautiful smile, keep up the good work.
Dear Geoff Petrie,
Geoff I know that being a GM was a had job and many works to do but Geoff if you want the Kings be a better team, I suggest that make a deal to acquire Ricky Rubio [now that his value is not too high thus far] in exchange for future draft picks and please stop signing cheap players I'm high on you Geoff, please hear my request if you read this. and sign Ryan Thompson because he is a good perimeter defender and has a defensive awareness like Bruce Bowen and he excels to the basket like Tyreke but not much and he doesn't demand the ball. and last but not the least if Mike Bibby's contract expires please sign to have a veteran leader on the court and have a shooters like him.
My Starting Lineup
[1st Option] As of now
PG:Tyreke Evans, Beno Udrih, Eugene Jeter
SG onte` Greene, Francisco Garcia, Free Agent
SF:Omri Casspi, Antoine Wright, Free Agent
PF eMarCus Cousins, Carl Landry, Hassan Whiteside
C amuel Dalembert, Jason Thompson
[2nd Option] Most likely to happen
PG:Beno Udrih, Eugene Jeter
SG:Tyreke Evans, Francisco Garcia, Free Agent
SF:Omri Casspi, Donte` Greene[or vice versa], Antoine Wright
PF:Carl Landry, Jason Thompson[or vice versa], Hassan Whiteside
C amuel Dalembert, DeMarCus Cousins
[3rd Option] My Realistic Dream Lineup
PG:Ricky Rubio, Mike Bibby,Beno Udrih
SG:Tyreke Evans,
SF:Omri Casspi, Donte` Greene
PF emarcus Cousins, Carl Landry, Hassan Whiteside
C amuel Dalembert, Jason Thompson
HOPING! GOD BLESS YOU ALL*
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