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Detroit Lions cheerleader auditions

Participants fill out forms outside Ford Field as the Detroit Lions began their auditions and selection process for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders on Saturday June 25, 2016.
Participants fill out forms outside Ford Field as the Detroit Lions began their auditions and selection process for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders on Saturday June 25, 2016.
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Dancers and performers formed a line outside Ford Field at 7:30 a.m. to audition for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders.
Dancers and performers formed a line outside Ford Field at 7:30 a.m. to audition for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders.
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Inside Ford Field over 300 participants were on hand for auditions and selection process for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders.
Inside Ford Field over 300 participants were on hand for auditions and selection process for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders.
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Reyna Disalvo poses with Detroit Lions mascot Roary at Ford Field before auditions.
Reyna Disalvo poses with Detroit Lions mascot Roary at Ford Field before auditions.
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Rebecca Smoker, Detroit Lions Director of Cheerleaders, speaks of the auditions and candidates hoping for a spot on the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders.
Rebecca Smoker, Detroit Lions Director of Cheerleaders, speaks of the auditions and candidates hoping for a spot on the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders.
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Karoline Lukowski, left, 25, of Clinton Township, and Tiara Felder, 26, of Clinton Twp., get ready for their auditions.
Karoline Lukowski, left, 25, of Clinton Township, and Tiara Felder, 26, of Clinton Twp., get ready for their auditions.
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Rebecca Smoker, Detroit Lions Director of Cheerleaders, speaks to the news media moments before auditions.
Rebecca Smoker, Detroit Lions Director of Cheerleaders, speaks to the news media moments before auditions.
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Participants wait for the number to be called for their audition.
Participants wait for the number to be called for their audition.
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Tasha Wilson, right, 20, of Detroit and Chelsey Korte, 23, of Novi, pose with Detroit Lions mascot Roary at Ford Field as the Detroit Lions began their auditions  for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders
Tasha Wilson, right, 20, of Detroit and Chelsey Korte, 23, of Novi, pose with Detroit Lions mascot Roary at Ford Field as the Detroit Lions began their auditions for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders
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Karoline Lukowski, left, 25, of Clinton Township, and Tiara Felder, 26, of Clinton Township, stretch and get ready for their audition.
Karoline Lukowski, left, 25, of Clinton Township, and Tiara Felder, 26, of Clinton Township, stretch and get ready for their audition.
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Participants share a moment as the Detroit Lions began their auditions and selection for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleader squad.
Participants share a moment as the Detroit Lions began their auditions and selection for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleader squad.
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Dancers and performers stretch before their audition.
Dancers and performers stretch before their audition.
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Participants practice their dance moves before auditions.
Participants practice their dance moves before auditions.
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Participants stretch moments before the cheerleader auditions.
Participants stretch moments before the cheerleader auditions.
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Participants listen to Rebecca Smoker, Detroit Lions Director of Cheerleaders, at the auditions and selection for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders.
Participants listen to Rebecca Smoker, Detroit Lions Director of Cheerleaders, at the auditions and selection for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders.
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Tiara Felder, 26, of Clinton Township, during warm-up before her audition for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders.
Tiara Felder, 26, of Clinton Township, during warm-up before her audition for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders.
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Kelly Stafford, wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, was a judge during the auditions for the Lions cheerleading team. Kelly Stafford announced on Instagram Friday afternoon that she's pregnant and expecting their first child.
Kelly Stafford, wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, was a judge during the auditions for the Lions cheerleading team. Kelly Stafford announced on Instagram Friday afternoon that she's pregnant and expecting their first child.
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Participants share a moment before their auditions.
Participants share a moment before their auditions.
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Participants stretch and talk before their auditions and selection process for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders.
Participants stretch and talk before their auditions and selection process for the 2016 Detroit Lions Cheerleaders.
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Over 300 participants listen to Rebecca Smoker, Detroit Lions Director of Cheerleaders, speak of the auditions and selection process.
Over 300 participants listen to Rebecca Smoker, Detroit Lions Director of Cheerleaders, speak of the auditions and selection process.
Max Ortiz / The Detroit News
Karoline Lukowski, 25, of Clinton Township, showed off her dance moves to the judges during her audition.
Karoline Lukowski, 25, of Clinton Township, showed off her dance moves to the judges during her audition.
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