Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Being a Cleveland Cavalier Girl
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A: Yeah. Like every game. They'll try to ask for your number. "I had one fan- this is pretty memorable- that brought a sign that said Kellyn Will You Marry Me?" Cavs Girl Kellyn said. "They brought it three games in a row."
A: There are so many good things. The fan interactions are one of our favorites. We really feed off of the energy they give us in the stadium. "For me, there are two things," said Cavs Girl Tiffany. "Finally get to perform in front of everyone is one, because we've put so many hours of work into a 2 minute routine. And two, being a role model is one of the coolest things ever. To have a little kid come up to you and be like 'I wanna be like you one day,' makes everything worth it," she said.
A: Cavs Girl Kellyn said that her favorite part is bonding with her fans. "We get to perform for them, but it's also nice to have a conversation and get to know them a little bit. It's very rewarding to put a smile on their face. They really enjoy meeting you and it makes it personal. You get to form a bond with your fans," she said.
A: People usually focus on what they see on the outside. At the game, they see this done-up, doll-like image. But we're just quirky, goofy girls like everyone else.
A: You have to make sure you're always growing as a dancer. You can never get comfortable and stop improving.
A: You also have to learn about time management. Fitting everything into your schedule in addition to jobs and school is difficult. You really have to learn how to prioritize. "It's a struggle at first, but once you get it down, it's a skill you'll take with you forever," said Cavs Girl Tiffany.
A: "There are a lot of knee injuries. ACL and meniscus tears, lots and lots of knee injuries," said Cavs Girl Shannon. "I also shoved a disk into my spine once," said Cavs Girl Kellyn.
A: Yes, we're with each other a lot. We'll go get food after practice, or go shopping. We also use each other as resources to help improve our dance techniques. Each person has a unique strength that they bring to the team, so we can all learn from each other. But we're also all really busy, so we don't hang out outside of practice as much as we'd like.
A: We do everything. Some of us take yoga classes, or do Cross Fit, or bicycle. Others take additional dance classes outside of rehearsal. Our practices really keep us in shape though.
A: You want to be as well rounded as possible. Be yourself. Stay true to who you are. If you enjoy what you're doing, it shows through. Just to go for it. Some of us didn't make the team the first time. Just keep trying. Don't be afraid. You just have to have the heart for it. If you're willing to put in the work, it'll all pay off.
