Minnesota Vikings cheerleader final auditions at Mall of America®

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April 19, 2013                                                                                                                                       Erin Vande Steeg

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Minnesota Vikings cheerleader final auditions at Mall of America® 

 

WHAT:           Hundreds of fans and spectators will watch as 52 semifinalists compete for one of 32 spots on the Minnesota Vikings cheer team during the final auditions at Mall of America® on April 23. Guests will enjoy an appearance and show by the Minnesota Vikings Skol line followed by two solo performances by the MVC All Star Youth Program participants.

                       

                        Auditions began April 7 where more than 150 girls competed to show that they have what it takes to make the team. The final auditions will showcase the top contenders performing several dance routines and cheers for a panel of judges in hopes of being selected for one of the most sought after spots on the 2013 Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader roster. The new team will be announced on Wednesday, April 24.

 

                        Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders serve as ambassadors of the Vikings organization and the NFL at over 400 appearances per season and perform in front of more than 60,000 fans at all home Viking football games.

                       

                        For more information visit www.vikings.com/cheerleaders.

           

VISUALS:       Hundreds of fans around the Rotunda watching audition

                        Semifinalists performing dance routines and cheers in front of a judging panel

                        Minnesota Vikings Skol line performing for fans

 

INTERVIEW

OPS:               Please contact Tami Krause, Head Coach and Coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders, at krauset@vikings.nfl.net.

 

WHEN:           Tuesday, April 23

                        7 – 9 p.m.

 

WHERE:         Mall of America - Rotunda

 

About Mall of America®

Mall of America is the nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.2 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation’s largest indoor family amusement park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America® - a 14-screen movie theater with VIP theatre and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.

 

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