Recently I attended the first event following the final selection of the
Atlanta Hawks
A-Town Dancers. Being there and recognizing myself as “an A-Town
Dancer” helped to further solidify reality for me - I made the team! I was still in shock after a nerve-racking yet fun-filled finals week,
and that sense seemed to heighten when I
found myself amongst the finest group of females Atlanta has to offer. This
event included not only the A-Town Dancers, but also the ladies of the Falcons
and the Georgia Force. We were all in attendance, ready for socializing and
shopping. This year’s “ROCKSTAR Party” event took place in a trendy fashion
hotspot, Fabrik. What could be a better environment for a bunch of lovely ladies
to really let loose and get to know one another? After a speedy introduction,
saying which team we represented and for how many seasons, I realized I was
in a room filled with true “ROCKSTARS”. After hearing how dedicated these ladies
were, from some being on a team for six consecutive seasons to just the amount
of poise and presence exuded while introducing themselves. I am more honored and
appreciative than ever to be labeled as a rookie.
It is so wonderful to witness women from different realms of the sports industry
under one roof just hanging out and having fun. We weren’t divided into three
separate sports teams, yet we represented one. As it should be, since we seem to
share many of the same passions in life. I am looking forward to more events
like this one; seeing how our schedules remain so busy, it is rare that there
will be another event that we will be able to ALL gather together.
I am looking forward to the start of the basketball season. This is only the
mere beginning…. did I mention being an A-Town Dancer has not sunk in yet? I am
excited to have the time to get to know the other A-Town Dancers even better,
whom I seem
to have only met just yesterday. I also want to meet all the other amazing people affiliated
with this organization. I can't wait to actually be in the middle of Philip’s Arena
participating in a game or event, and to reach out in the Atlanta community and
spread joy uniting all communities - to make people proud! Wow, this is the life
of an A-Town Dancer, but of course I am speaking from two weeks of experience. I
am sure the season will bring its own hardships between practices, appearances
and games; but what I say to that is, “BRING IT ON”.
Thank you to all who put together the “ROCKSTAR” Party. What a great way to
kickoff what seems like a fresh start. Let the games begin!!
- Hailey
