{"id":111737,"date":"2018-12-29T06:26:51","date_gmt":"2018-12-29T03:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ww-vb.mine.nu\/w108\/indianapolis-colts-cheerleaders-unveil-new-less-revealing-uniforms\/"},"modified":"2018-12-29T06:26:51","modified_gmt":"2018-12-29T03:26:51","slug":"indianapolis-colts-cheerleaders-unveil-new-less-revealing-uniforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/indianapolis-colts-cheerleaders-unveil-new-less-revealing-uniforms\/","title":{"rendered":"Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders unveil new, &#8216;less revealing&#8217; uniforms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div role=\"main\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<div id=\"module-position-RcYO2To9Wag\" class=\"story-asset gallery-asset\">\n<div class=\"companion-story-gallery js-llc\" data-name=\"compStoryGallery\">\n<div class=\"companion-galleries embedded_story hasendslate galleries\" data-gallery-id=\"2403309002\" data-title=\"Colts cheerleaders switch it up, wear real world work attire uniforms\" data-seo-title=\"\" data-ssts=\"sports\/nfl\/colts\" data-cst=\"sports\/football\/nfl\" data-published-date=\"2018-12-23T21:47:33.749Z\" data-gal-pageurl=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/picture-gallery\/sports\/nfl\/colts\/2018\/12\/23\/colts-cheerleaders-switch-up-wear-real-world-work-attire-uniforms\/2403309002\/\">\n<div class=\"feature-btns\">\n<p><span class=\"playbtn feature-btns-label\">Autoplay<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"thumbLabel feature-btns-label\">Show Thumbnails<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"captionLabel feature-btns-label\">Show Captions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"slide-nav prev gallery-prev\" rel=\"prev\">Last Slide<\/a><a class=\"slide-nav next gallery-next\" rel=\"next\">Next Slide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"module-position-RcYO2TrLG0E\" class=\"story-asset story-metadata-asset\">\n<div class=\"article-metadata-wrap\">\n<section id=\"module-position-RcYO2OUc1zU\" class=\"storymetadata-bucket expandable-photo-module story-expandable-photo-module\">\n<aside itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" class=\"single-photo expandable-collapsed\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"expand-img-horiz\" itemprop=\"url\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2018\/12\/28\/PIND\/5a9078f8-6311-4b84-9583-b471268c7932-cheer.jpg?width=534&amp;height=401&amp;fit=bounds&amp;auto=webp\" alt=\"Cheer\" data-mycapture-src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2018\/12\/28\/PIND\/5a9078f8-6311-4b84-9583-b471268c7932-cheer.jpg\" data-mycapture-sm-src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2018\/12\/28\/PIND\/5a9078f8-6311-4b84-9583-b471268c7932-cheer.jpg?width=500&amp;height=333\"\/><span class=\"toggle\"\/><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Cheer\"\/><\/div>\n<p class=\"image-credit-wrap\"><span class=\"js-caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"cutline js-caption\">The Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders unveiled a new uniform this week that they say are less revealing and allow for better movement.<\/span><meta itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\" content=\"\"\/><span class=\"credit\">(Photo: Provided by Indianapolis Colts)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"speakable-p-1 p-text\">The Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders unveiled a new, less revealing uniform this week\u00a0the team says breaks &#8220;traditional stereotypes&#8221; of cheer attire and are more conducive to their use \u2014\u00a0dancing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable-p-2 p-text\">The uniforms are one-piece dresses, longer than the squad&#8217;s traditional skirts, and show less skin, including no bare midriffs. The\u00a0squad will start wearing the new look\u00a0for the 2019 season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text\">&#8220;This new approach is designed to elevate the Colts cheerleaders as one of the top cheer and dance squads in the NFL by departing from many of the stereotypes often associated with professional cheerleading and redefining what it means to be a cheerleader and an athlete-performer,&#8221; the Colts said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px;\">35 years later: <\/strong><a data-track-label=\"inline|intext|n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/colts\/2018\/09\/05\/35-years-later-inside-first-colts-cheerleading-squad\/1190321002\/\">Inside the first Colts cheerleading squad<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text\">At least one expert in gender equity isn&#8217;t convinced the uniforms are much of a change.<\/p>\n<div id=\"module-position-RcYO2Tr4bDk\" class=\"story-asset image-asset\">\n<aside itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" class=\"single-photo float\"><img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"url\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/6424da4dbef4d4e9330fac9dc109b0f05c5e7a17\/c=144-0-1644-2000\/local\/-\/media\/2018\/08\/25\/INGroup\/Indianapolis\/636708358138344339-ColtsCheer-mk-45.jpg?width=180&amp;height=240&amp;fit=crop\" alt=\"A look at the old version of the Indianapolis Colts cheerleader uniforms.\" width=\"180\" data-mycapture-src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/media\/2018\/08\/25\/INGroup\/Indianapolis\/636708358138344339-ColtsCheer-mk-45.jpg\" data-mycapture-sm-src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/5a7f8dfb5b73e3628ebfe366927e5a58d5af4cce\/r=354x400\/local\/-\/media\/2018\/08\/25\/INGroup\/Indianapolis\/636708358138344339-ColtsCheer-mk-45.jpg\"\/><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Meet the Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders\"\/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"240\"\/><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"180\"\/><span class=\"mycapture-btn-wrap\"><span class=\"mycapture-non-priority-vertical-image mycapture-btn-with-text js-mycapture-btn js-mycapture-photo-asset\">Buy Photo<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A look at the old version of the Indianapolis Colts cheerleader uniforms.<meta itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\" content=\"Matt Kryger\/IndyStar\"\/>\u00a0<span class=\"credit\">(Photo: Matt Kryger\/IndyStar)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-text\">&#8220;I\u2019m not sure what &#8216;traditional stereotypes&#8217;\u00a0they feel they are breaking with a skintight mini-dress, but it is true that it shows less skin and less cleavage,&#8221; said Lisa A. Pellerin, director of women and gender studies at Ball State. &#8220;I suppose that\u2019s an improvement from the standpoint of gender equality.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text\">The uniforms are just one part of a bigger movement in\u00a0what the Colts are calling the\u00a0&#8220;Next\u00a0Chapter&#8221; for its cheerleaders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text\">The team says after 35 years in Indianapolis, there will be &#8220;a new direction, a new uniform and new opportunities,&#8221; for the cheerleaders, something that is a first for an NFL squad. The Colts also referred to the women as &#8220;athlete performers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"module-position-RcYO2Tq4oG4\" class=\"story-asset image-asset\">\n<aside itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" class=\"wide single-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"url\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2018\/12\/28\/PIND\/ad1101bd-f25a-4da4-8db5-f82a4ef3b891-cheer1.jpg?width=540&amp;height=&amp;fit=bounds&amp;auto=webp\" alt=\"The new uniforms are just a part of what the Colts are referring to as the &quot;Next Chapter&quot; for its cheerleaders.\" width=\"540\" data-mycapture-src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2018\/12\/28\/PIND\/ad1101bd-f25a-4da4-8db5-f82a4ef3b891-cheer1.jpg\" data-mycapture-sm-src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2018\/12\/28\/PIND\/ad1101bd-f25a-4da4-8db5-f82a4ef3b891-cheer1.jpg?width=500&amp;height=333\"\/><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Cheer1\"\/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"405\"\/><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"540\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The new uniforms are just a part of what the Colts are referring to as the &#8220;Next Chapter&#8221; for its cheerleaders.<meta itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\" content=\"Provided by the Indianapolis Colts\"\/>\u00a0<span class=\"credit\">(Photo: Provided by the Indianapolis Colts)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-text\">\u201cLike every part of the Colts organization, our cheerleaders strive to be the best in the NFL,\u201d said Kalen Jackson, Colts vice chair and owner, in a statement.\u00a0\u201cAs we close the chapter on 35 seasons, we have an opportunity to look toward the next 35 years and beyond, take our squad to the next level and inspire the next generation of Colts cheerleaders and fans.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text\">Auditions for next season\u2019s squad will take place in March. Highlights of the cheerleading program moving forward, according to the Colts,\u00a0include:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text\"><strong>&gt;&gt;<\/strong> A renewed focus on showcasing the athleticism, talent and character of the athlete-performers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text\"><strong>&gt;&gt;<\/strong> A new educational and professional development program, which will include a stipend for development opportunities and expanded personal growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text\"><strong>&gt;&gt;<\/strong> Expanded community service experiences<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text\"><strong>&gt;&gt;<\/strong> An expanded Junior Cheer program that includes dance and development opportunities for preschoolers through age 14.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text\">At the Colts game Sunday against the Giants, cheerleaders danced in their career attire, to highlight\u00a0their professional lives outside the squad.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text\">\u201cWe have cheerleaders who are nurses, engineers, students, mothers and small business owners outside of performing,\u201d Jackson added. \u201cIt\u2019s important for our fans to know our cheerleaders are well-rounded and accomplished professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-text p-text-last\" id=\"article-body-p-last\"><em>Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter:\u00a0@Dana Benbow. Reach her via e-mail: dbenbow@indystar.com<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/sports\/2018\/12\/28\/indianapolis-colts-cheerleaders-unveil-new-less-revealing-uniforms\/2434290002\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide The Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders unveiled a new uniform this week that they say are less revealing and allow for better movement.(Photo: Provided by Indianapolis Colts) The Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders unveiled a new, less revealing uniform this week\u00a0the team says breaks &#8220;traditional stereotypes&#8221; of cheer attire and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":111738,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-111737","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tie-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111737","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111737"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111737\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/111738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=111737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=111737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}