Get some alumni ****s to fill in this week. Just an idea!
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Agreed. And the distraction of the USC/UCLA defection to the B1G is no excuse. All Knowlton had to do was DELEGATE the hiring of a dance team coach to one of his numerous overpaid subordinates with a few instructions (maybe specifying no lifts or gymnastics since there's an injury case pending) and a budget. Heck, I bet there are dozens of former Raider or 49er dancers in the Bay Area who'd jump at the opportunity to coach. This was not that difficult.bipolarbear said:This notice should have been posted last spring. Jeez.bearsandgiants said:okaydo said:
https://instagr.am/p/CixeKHhrx16
After a few practices they should be good to go for the Bowl game!
Really- Can't he be fired for cause? The McKeever situation, this, and just plain mismanagement.fat_slice said:awesomebuffalo said:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-u-c-berkeley-cheerleader-sues-coaches-school-ignoring-repeated-n1062696
Good grief man - get rid of Knowlton Yesterday!!!
I'm still sad about no Cal Cheer team…but at least the Dance Team is moving forward!
Post today:
Announcing the new Head Coach of the Cal Dance Team… ARELI KOVALEVSKIJ
Areli has over 2 decades of dance experience in styles ranging from cheer, acrobatics, gymnastics, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary.
She graduated from UCLA in 2015 with a B.A. in Linguistics and Philosophy. Areli is an alumna of the UCLA Spirit Squad, serving 1 season on Yell Crew and 2 seasons on the Cheer Squad @uclaspiritsquad Following graduation, Areli delighted in three seasons as a 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleader @goldrush She later became a Golden State Warriors Dance Team member @gswdanceteam for 3 seasons, where she ultimately served as Social Media lead and Captain during their recent NBA Championship season ('22), and earned a ring!
While on these teams, Areli had the opportunity to cheer in international parades in China, dance an opening number for Maroon 5, and perform with artists such as a(MAZIN), P-Lo, and CeeLo Green
Areli is currently in her 8th year as a school teacher and is enrolled in a Master of Science program in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Keeping research at the forefront of her practice, she is committed to living up to and elevating the CAL DANCE TEAM brand such as the Cal coaching legends that came before her, including previous teammates of hers, Hannie Dong @hannsicles and Lizzy Rothstein @lizzy_meg_ as well as the extraordinary Jonni Rogers @jonni_xo and Tiphanie McNiff @tiphstagram_ !
Transitioning off the court this upcoming season, she is looking to "pass the poms" onto the next generation of student professionals. She hopes to instill confidence, humility, joy, and agency in these dancers to help them grow in their passion, and as humans. Areli is elated to coach exceptional women who are not only prioritizing their education at the number one public university, but also honing their craft. She is beyond humbled and honored to join the Cal Spirit family and is looking forward to a fantastic season showcasing CDT's talent #GoBears
Post today:
Announcing the new Head Coach of the Cal Dance Team… ARELI KOVALEVSKIJ
Areli has over 2 decades of dance experience in styles ranging from cheer, acrobatics, gymnastics, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary.
She graduated from UCLA in 2015 with a B.A. in Linguistics and Philosophy. Areli is an alumna of the UCLA Spirit Squad, serving 1 season on Yell Crew and 2 seasons on the Cheer Squad @uclaspiritsquad Following graduation, Areli delighted in three seasons as a 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleader @goldrush She later became a Golden State Warriors Dance Team member @gswdanceteam for 3 seasons, where she ultimately served as Social Media lead and Captain during their recent NBA Championship season ('22), and earned a ring!
While on these teams, Areli had the opportunity to cheer in international parades in China, dance an opening number for Maroon 5, and perform with artists such as a(MAZIN), P-Lo, and CeeLo Green
Areli is currently in her 8th year as a school teacher and is enrolled in a Master of Science program in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Keeping research at the forefront of her practice, she is committed to living up to and elevating the CAL DANCE TEAM brand such as the Cal coaching legends that came before her, including previous teammates of hers, Hannie Dong @hannsicles and Lizzy Rothstein @lizzy_meg_ as well as the extraordinary Jonni Rogers @jonni_xo and Tiphanie McNiff @tiphstagram_ !
Transitioning off the court this upcoming season, she is looking to "pass the poms" onto the next generation of student professionals. She hopes to instill confidence, humility, joy, and agency in these dancers to help them grow in their passion, and as humans. Areli is elated to coach exceptional women who are not only prioritizing their education at the number one public university, but also honing their craft. She is beyond humbled and honored to join the Cal Spirit family and is looking forward to a fantastic season showcasing CDT's talent #GoBears
Calcheermom said:
I'm still sad about no Cal Cheer team…but at least the Dance Team is moving forward!
Post today:
Announcing the new Head Coach of the Cal Dance Team… ARELI KOVALEVSKIJ
Areli has over 2 decades of dance experience in styles ranging from cheer, acrobatics, gymnastics, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary.
She graduated from UCLA in 2015 with a B.A. in Linguistics and Philosophy. Areli is an alumna of the UCLA Spirit Squad, serving 1 season on Yell Crew and 2 seasons on the Cheer Squad @uclaspiritsquad Following graduation, Areli delighted in three seasons as a 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleader @goldrush She later became a Golden State Warriors Dance Team member @gswdanceteam for 3 seasons, where she ultimately served as Social Media lead and Captain during their recent NBA Championship season ('22), and earned a ring!
While on these teams, Areli had the opportunity to cheer in international parades in China, dance an opening number for Maroon 5, and perform with artists such as a(MAZIN), P-Lo, and CeeLo Green
Areli is currently in her 8th year as a school teacher and is enrolled in a Master of Science program in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Keeping research at the forefront of her practice, she is committed to living up to and elevating the CAL DANCE TEAM brand such as the Cal coaching legends that came before her, including previous teammates of hers, Hannie Dong @hannsicles and Lizzy Rothstein @lizzy_meg_ as well as the extraordinary Jonni Rogers @jonni_xo and Tiphanie McNiff @tiphstagram_ !
Transitioning off the court this upcoming season, she is looking to "pass the poms" onto the next generation of student professionals. She hopes to instill confidence, humility, joy, and agency in these dancers to help them grow in their passion, and as humans. Areli is elated to coach exceptional women who are not only prioritizing their education at the number one public university, but also honing their craft. She is beyond humbled and honored to join the Cal Spirit family and is looking forward to a fantastic season showcasing CDT's talent #GoBears
Finally! Her resume looks good, too!
bipolarbear said:Really- Can't he be fired for cause? The McKeever situation, this, and just plain mismanagement.fat_slice said:awesomebuffalo said:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-u-c-berkeley-cheerleader-sues-coaches-school-ignoring-repeated-n1062696
Good grief man - get rid of Knowlton Yesterday!!!
We are paying him nearly $1 million a year for this. He should have never been hired, but the eight year extension after demonstrated incompetence is just outrageously maddening or depressing, take your pick.
For those interested in supporting the spirit team currently cheering on our players and fans, The Bearettes are currently in a fundraising campaign part of the university's crowdfunding platform. They've increased their stretch goal to $5K. Would be wonderful to see them get to $10K given all of the posters on here and elsewhere talking up their contributions. For those unaware, the Bearettes feature a majorette drill style of dance that originates out of the HBCUs. The Bearettes were the first majorettes team to be established on the West Coast back in 2015. Majorette teams at non HBCUs have recently been getting attention because of a viral tweet featuring USC's new squad. Those girls got to appear on one of the national talk shows and were profiled in a front page article in the LA Times today.
I say we show our team some support! There's a real need there since my understanding is that the AD's office hasn't offered them financial support historically and it's truly something these students are running on their own. What they do goes beyond spirit and athletics. They're helping create a sense of community for Black students and other groups on campus.
https://instagr.am/p/Ci__k3dOg3N
https://instagr.am/p/CiTEd5pvVlU
I say we show our team some support! There's a real need there since my understanding is that the AD's office hasn't offered them financial support historically and it's truly something these students are running on their own. What they do goes beyond spirit and athletics. They're helping create a sense of community for Black students and other groups on campus.
https://instagr.am/p/Ci__k3dOg3N
https://instagr.am/p/CiTEd5pvVlU
I made a donation
Cal needs to add them as an official part of the athletic program
Cal needs to add them as an official part of the athletic program
goldenchild said:
For those interested in supporting the spirit team currently cheering on our players and fans, The Bearettes are currently in a fundraising campaign part of the university's crowdfunding platform. They've increased their stretch goal to $5K. Would be wonderful to see them get to $10K given all of the posters on here and elsewhere talking up their contributions. For those unaware, the Bearettes feature a majorette drill style of dance that originates out of the HBCUs. The Bearettes were the first majorettes team to be established on the West Coast back in 2015. Majorette teams at non HBCUs have recently been getting attention because of a viral tweet featuring USC's new squad. Those girls got to appear on one of the national talk shows and were profiled in a front page article in the LA Times today.
I say we show our team some support! There's a real need there since my understanding is that the AD's office hasn't offered them financial support historically and it's truly something these students are running on their own. What they do goes beyond spirit and athletics. They're helping create a sense of community for Black students and other groups on campus.
https://instagr.am/p/Ci__k3dOg3N
https://instagr.am/p/CiTEd5pvVlU
They look good on paper.PalyBear said:
New Dance Team Announced
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjOY6uWPa9b/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Cheerleading crew is now a dance crew - difference is their wings have been clipped. No throwing cheerleaders in the air. This comes directly from the Chancellor herself. Also they will really dance besides cheer - and not be like those tubs of lard across the Bay (aka dollies) (the Chancellor may have said this more diplomatically). But they are not goin to be like the Stanford cheerleads who actually are thrown up in the air or put in pyramids and other formations that are potentially dangerous. Seems reasonable to me.Big C said:fat_slice said:awesomebuffalo said:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-u-c-berkeley-cheerleader-sues-coaches-school-ignoring-repeated-n1062696
Good grief man - get rid of Knowlton Yesterday!!!
The article is dated October 4, 2019.
Anyway, I could give a crap about the "stunts". Why can't we have somebody out there leading cheers and/or dancing in front of the band?!? They don't need to be stacking themselves 15 feet in the air.
any of the Bearettes on the cheerleader squad?goldenchild said:
For those interested in supporting the spirit team currently cheering on our players and fans, The Bearettes are currently in a fundraising campaign part of the university's crowdfunding platform. They've increased their stretch goal to $5K. Would be wonderful to see them get to $10K given all of the posters on here and elsewhere talking up their contributions. For those unaware, the Bearettes feature a majorette drill style of dance that originates out of the HBCUs. The Bearettes were the first majorettes team to be established on the West Coast back in 2015. Majorette teams at non HBCUs have recently been getting attention because of a viral tweet featuring USC's new squad. Those girls got to appear on one of the national talk shows and were profiled in a front page article in the LA Times today.
I say we show our team some support! There's a real need there since my understanding is that the AD's office hasn't offered them financial support historically and it's truly something these students are running on their own. What they do goes beyond spirit and athletics. They're helping create a sense of community for Black students and other groups on campus.
https://instagr.am/p/Ci__k3dOg3N
https://instagr.am/p/CiTEd5pvVlU
Knowlton is under contract for another 8 years?!calumnus said:bipolarbear said:Really- Can't he be fired for cause? The McKeever situation, this, and just plain mismanagement.fat_slice said:awesomebuffalo said:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-u-c-berkeley-cheerleader-sues-coaches-school-ignoring-repeated-n1062696
Good grief man - get rid of Knowlton Yesterday!!!
We are paying him nearly $1 million a year for this. He should have never been hired, but the eight year extension after demonstrated incompetence is just outrageously maddening or depressing, take your pick.
heartofthebear said:Knowlton is under contract for another 8 years?!calumnus said:bipolarbear said:Really- Can't he be fired for cause? The McKeever situation, this, and just plain mismanagement.fat_slice said:awesomebuffalo said:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-u-c-berkeley-cheerleader-sues-coaches-school-ignoring-repeated-n1062696
Good grief man - get rid of Knowlton Yesterday!!!
We are paying him nearly $1 million a year for this. He should have never been hired, but the eight year extension after demonstrated incompetence is just outrageously maddening or depressing, take your pick.
Through 2029
https://www.si.com/college/cal/.amp/news/jim-knowlton-extension
calumnus said:heartofthebear said:Knowlton is under contract for another 8 years?!calumnus said:bipolarbear said:Really- Can't he be fired for cause? The McKeever situation, this, and just plain mismanagement.fat_slice said:awesomebuffalo said:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-u-c-berkeley-cheerleader-sues-coaches-school-ignoring-repeated-n1062696
Does Wilcox have hiring and firing power with his assistants?
Good grief man - get rid of Knowlton Yesterday!!!
We are paying him nearly $1 million a year for this. He should have never been hired, but the eight year extension after demonstrated incompetence is just outrageously maddening or depressing, take your pick.
Through 2029
https://www.si.com/college/cal/.amp/news/jim-knowlton-extension
Body shaming the 'Dollies'?!wifeisafurd said:Cheerleading crew is now a dance crew - difference is their wings have been clipped. No throwing cheerleaders in the air. This comes directly from the Chancellor herself. Also they will really dance besides cheer - and not be like those tubs of lard across the Bay (aka dollies) (the Chancellor may have said this more diplomatically). But they are not goin to be like the Stanford cheerleads who actually are thrown up in the air or put in pyramids and other formations that are potentially dangerous. Seems reasonable to me.Big C said:fat_slice said:awesomebuffalo said:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-u-c-berkeley-cheerleader-sues-coaches-school-ignoring-repeated-n1062696
Good grief man - get rid of Knowlton Yesterday!!!
The article is dated October 4, 2019.
Anyway, I could give a crap about the "stunts". Why can't we have somebody out there leading cheers and/or dancing in front of the band?!? They don't need to be stacking themselves 15 feet in the air.
bipolarbear said:Body shaming the 'Dollies'?!wifeisafurd said:Cheerleading crew is now a dance crew - difference is their wings have been clipped. No throwing cheerleaders in the air. This comes directly from the Chancellor herself. Also they will really dance besides cheer - and not be like those tubs of lard across the Bay (aka dollies) (the Chancellor may have said this more diplomatically). But they are not goin to be like the Stanford cheerleads who actually are thrown up in the air or put in pyramids and other formations that are potentially dangerous. Seems reasonable to me.Big C said:fat_slice said:awesomebuffalo said:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-u-c-berkeley-cheerleader-sues-coaches-school-ignoring-repeated-n1062696
Good grief man - get rid of Knowlton Yesterday!!!
The article is dated October 4, 2019.
Anyway, I could give a crap about the "stunts". Why can't we have somebody out there leading cheers and/or dancing in front of the band?!? They don't need to be stacking themselves 15 feet in the air.
It is shame enough that they attend Stanford.
NO, I'm insulting lard.bipolarbear said:Body shaming the 'Dollies'?!wifeisafurd said:Cheerleading crew is now a dance crew - difference is their wings have been clipped. No throwing cheerleaders in the air. This comes directly from the Chancellor herself. Also they will really dance besides cheer - and not be like those tubs of lard across the Bay (aka dollies) (the Chancellor may have said this more diplomatically). But they are not goin to be like the Stanford cheerleads who actually are thrown up in the air or put in pyramids and other formations that are potentially dangerous. Seems reasonable to me.Big C said:fat_slice said:awesomebuffalo said:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-u-c-berkeley-cheerleader-sues-coaches-school-ignoring-repeated-n1062696
Good grief man - get rid of Knowlton Yesterday!!!
The article is dated October 4, 2019.
Anyway, I could give a crap about the "stunts". Why can't we have somebody out there leading cheers and/or dancing in front of the band?!? They don't need to be stacking themselves 15 feet in the air.
Legit dance talent in this squad.
Eemai
Yasmeen
Caitlyn
Megan
Reagan
Hailey
calumnus said:bipolarbear said:Really- Can't he be fired for cause? The McKeever situation, this, and just plain mismanagement.fat_slice said:awesomebuffalo said:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-u-c-berkeley-cheerleader-sues-coaches-school-ignoring-repeated-n1062696
Good grief man - get rid of Knowlton Yesterday!!!
We are paying him nearly $1 million a year for this. He should have never been hired, but the eight year extension after demonstrated incompetence is just outrageously maddening or depressing, take your pick.
Shows you that our real problem is Christ. She has been a disaster for our football and men's baskeball
Programs.
Wow!! Very pretty and smart (they attend CAL).
wonder if this lawsuit impacted our ability to hire coaches in time to get have cheer/dance by the start of the season: https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Our-brains-are-important-too-UC-Berkeley-17736628.php
The coach was let go and that was part of the issue. I think they moved the cheer team to athletics this year as well.
NMBig C said:fat_slice said:awesomebuffalo said:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-u-c-berkeley-cheerleader-sues-coaches-school-ignoring-repeated-n1062696
Good grief man - get rid of Knowlton Yesterday!!!
The article is dated October 4, 2019.
Anyway, I could give a crap about the "stunts". Why can't we have somebody out there leading cheers and/or dancing in front of the band?!? They don't need to be stacking themselves 15 feet in the air.
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