It was audition day on Saturday to form the 2023 team of Alouettes cheerleaders, at the St-Jean-Vianney Sports Complex, in Montreal. Overview of the day in photos.
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PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
The auditions were divided into two parts: the cheerleading and dancing. We were looking to select 12 people per section.
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PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
We asked for a great experience for the cheerleading and candidates had to perform stunts and screenings.
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PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
Jessica C, from the Alouettes selection committee, shows the dance steps to be performed by the candidates.
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For the dance component, the participants had to perform a choreography learned the same day.
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PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
Marie-Chloé and Jessica B, cheerleaders for the Alouettes, evaluated the candidates.
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PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
The Alouettes’ first preseason game is scheduled for May 26 and the 2023 season officially begins on June 10 in Montreal.