GPE Welcomes NFL Cheerleader Ana De Villegas in NYC/NJ

Ana De Villegas joins Going Pro in New Jersey / New York

Going Pro Entertainment welcomes 2-team NFL Cheerleader Ana De Villegas, a pro cheer consultant and choreographer in New York / New Jersey.

During her one year with the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders, Ana appeared in the swimsuit calendar.  She was named an All-American dancer, performing at the NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Today, Ana is the director and choreographer of the Unofficial Cheerleaders of the New York Giants, the team’s first performance group in history. Ana is also active in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as the Entertainment Coordinator and choreographer for the New York Charters. She enjoys teaching dance and Pilates throughout New York City and enjoys conducting fitness training for dancers at all levels.

As a performer, Ana has shared the stage with artists including Ne-Yo in Times Square, Sean Paul and Shakira during her 2010 World Cup tour. Ana has appeared on Pix Channel 11 morning news, The Today Show and performed live on Fox and Friends. She is also a company member of Revolucion Latina, directed by Luis Salgado (In the Heights), which is a non-profit collective of artists and activists committed to empowering the artistic community in order to inspire growth within the Latino Community through productions and educational support programs. Ana can also be seen as a featured dancer on the reality Docu Series: The Louie Spence Dance Project, airing on the Oprah Winfrey Network this winter.

Ana also enjoys traveling as a guest speaker for youth looking to pursue a career in dance and sports entertainment. Most recently, Ana was Director of Group Services at the world-renowned Broadway Dance Center where she coordinated group classes and workshops for thousands of students and studios world-wide. She studied philosophy and international legal systems in London.  Her double major in Criminal Justice and Dance, together with her six years of experience as a Paralegal, have afforded her the opportunity to touch the public beyond her artistic talents.

“There are very few performance opportunities in the entertainment world that can challenge a dancer the way pro cheer and dance do, every day. Aside from learning routines and performing for hundreds of thousands of fans, pro performers must be ready to speak intelligently about the team they represent, the sport in general, understanding the fan base and maintaining the healthiest of lifestyles while continuing to grow in their career. It’s an incredible challenge!”

“I can say with great pride that pro cheerleading changed my life in a beautiful way. I have grown as a person and artist. The training boosted my confidence, which transcended to my career as a paralegal and law student.”

“Today, my greatest passion is to help aspiring pro cheer and dance performers understand what it takes to become a part of the elite group of artists that make up sports entertainment. From choreography assistance to health coaching and team building, I am honored to serve as a coach and role model to hundreds of dancers who need that extra insider’s tip to make their dream team. Being a great dancer or having a beautiful face is not enough, as our job in sports entertainment is about much more! It takes passion, intelligence and a persevering attitude to be successful. I am dedicated to inspiring the world of sports entertainment to new levels of performance and helping those who want it, achieve it!”

Ana recently choreographed at the East Coast Pro Dance Convention and will soon represent the company at the DC Pro Dance Convention on February 10 in Dulles, Virginia. Ana is one of over 25 consultants available across the United States and Canada for pro cheer consulting, talent castings and team services. Learn more about Going Pro’s consulting and other services at www.goingproentertainment.com.

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