Dolphins go international for cheerleader tryouts

Published January 21, 2016

MIAMI (AP) Get ready for a sideline Samba or a touchdown tango at Miami Dolphins home games next season.

The Dolphins said Thursday they will hold cheerleading tryouts in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Bogota and Mexico City.

Dolphins director of entertainment and brand impact Dorie Grogan says ''Miami is the gateway to Latin America and the Miami Dolphins are a global brand.

The team also will continue to hold auditions in South Florida.

The Dolphins cheerleaders have traveled to more than 30 countries on five continents of the past 10 years.

Tryouts begin in Rio on March 3, followed by Buenos Aires on March 6, Mexico City on March 12 and Bogota, Colombia on April 2. The South Florida tryouts are April 23, with finals on May 1.

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