""My heart starts to beat really fast when we're in that tunnel,""
""My first game, I started tearing up even before I went out. It's just very emotional.""
""Bring the energy, smile and enjoy it,""
""And every single time I say, 'yeah, it's worth it.' Every time.""
Sixteen senior dancers, 14 women and two men aged 55 and older, rehearse complex choreography and perform during Golden State Warriors games at Chase Center. Rehearsals occur three times weekly in Walnut Creek plus sessions at Chase Center and personal practice at home. The Hardwood Classics execute a sixty-second routine that mirrors pro-team choreography, then perform for roughly 18,000 fans. Members include former professional cheerleaders and a 61-year-old team captain. Performers report strong nerves and emotional reactions in the tunnel but focus on energy, smiles, and unison on court. The short performance justifies extensive rehearsal and provides deep personal fulfillment.
Read at The Mercury News
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