The Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) fever has started in Guyana with the recruitment of cheerleaders to entertain Guyanese cricket fanatics and ultimately the world.
A three-day workshop concluded on Friday at the Pegasus Hotel at which more than 25 young, beautiful and energetic young ladies worked extremely hard with the hope of being selected to be a part of the cheerleading squad.
Gyrating to sweet soca music under the direction of Pixie Ducourdray out of Trinidad and Tobago, the participants were definitely having a grand time. Ducourdray in an interview said that she was impressed with the tremendous talents of the Guyanese girls.
This is the first of a series of training that she was contracted to conduct throughout the region, leading up to the commencement of the second LCPL tournament. She added that over the past three days, the participants showcased determination, charm and discipline.
“These girls are raw talent and I have enjoyed working with them over the past three days… I know they are full of potential and when I am gone, they will be in good hands… Clive Prowell will work with them twice a week to get the routine in order,” she related.
Co-trainer Rehanna Ramdhani, also of Trinidad, was also impressed with the qualities of participants. She noted that though it was three days of hard work, the participants did not put up resistance.
Meanwhile, Digicel’s Public Relations Officer Vidya Sanichara said the company is happy to be one of the sponsors of the LCPL for the second time around. She said that LCPL gives unlimited excitement in the region and her company is looking forward to the same as was seen last year.
With respect to the workshop, she also said that Digicel Guyana is committed to having the best cheerleaders at the matches involving Guyana. She recalled that in 2013, cheerleaders from other countries were used in Guyana and thought it was time to correct the situation.
The final selection of the cheerleading team was done on Friday evening and those selected will participate in additional training under the stewardship of Clive Prowell, twice a week at the Classique Dance Company Studio, Hadfield Street.