The Los Angeles Rams will conduct preliminary cheerleading auditions Saturday at Galen Center, with approximately 400 candidates expected.
The candidates will learn a dance and perform the routine in front a panel of judges. The judging is based on physical talent, dance ability, personality, appearance and poise, according to Keely Fimbres-Bledsoe, the Rams director of special events and cheerleaders.
“We are seeking professional, glamorous, talented candidates to be part of our return to Los Angeles,” Fimbres-Bledsoe said. “Our cheerleaders will represent the Rams organization not only on the field, but also throughout the community, nationally and abroad.”
The Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders were established in 1968. The cheerleaders participate in more than 1,500 hours of community service per year and squad members are featured in the annual Rams Cheerleading Swimsuit Calendar and Rams Cheer Poster, Fimbres-Bledsoe said.
The finalists will be announced at 5 p.m. Tuesday on the team’s website, therams.com.
They will be required to participate in a professional interview the week of April 11. Final auditions will take place April 17 at The Forum.
The 2016 Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders will make their first public appearance April 28 at the team’s official draft party.
Saturday’s auditions are closed to the public. The deadline to register has passed.
— City News Service