E!A Clippers Spirit dancer must always be prepared!
The stars of L.A. Clippers Dance Squad shake and grind their hearts out at the Staples Center to support their NBA team, but what exactly does it take to prepare for game day?
Squad members Natalie Tenerelli, Blair Kim, Hannah Cormier, Candace Washington and Kellie Janeski exclusively revealed to E! News the must-have items they need to hit the court, how long it takes to get camera ready and how often they rehearse (sometimes up to 14 hours per week!).
Get the scoop below!
Natalie Tenerelli:
How long does it take you to get ready for a game?
"It takes me about 1.5 hours to get ready for a game, which doesn't include all the touch ups I have to do throughout the game to keep looking fresh!"
How much do you rehearse?
"I try to practice a little bit every day. Without including our regular rehearsals, I'd say I spend about 5-10 hours practicing a week."
What's in your gym bag?
"With our game bag comes mad amounts of anxiety. Nobody wants to be that girl who forgets her briefs or any piece of a uniform for that matter. I probably check my bag about 20 times before leaving my house to ensure I didn't leave anything behind. I'm a lunatic."
Blair Kim:
How long does it take you to get ready for a game?
"Takes me an hour and a half to get ready for game days!"
How much do you rehearse?
"For Clippers, there is between 6-9 hours of practice a week."
What's in your gym bag?
"In my game-day bag, I have all my costumes, makeup for touch-ups and candy to satisfy my sweet tooth."
Hannah Cormier:
How long does it take you to get ready for a game?
"It takes me about 2-3 hours to get ready for games."
How much do you rehearse?
"Six hours with the team and five hours on my own. Natalie and I get together a few times during the week to stay on top of our routines.
What's in your gym bag?
"I check my bag at least three times before I leave the house! On top of all of our uniforms, make up, shoes and props, I always bring a blow dryer because our pregame practices are so intense I step off the court looking like a wet dog!"
Candace Washington:
How long does it take you to get ready for a game?
"I've been on the team for four years now and I can get ready in an hour flat. It is an accomplishment that I am quite proud of! #praiseHIM"
How much do you rehearse?
"We practice as a team six hours a week, and I try to spend 30 minutes to an hour on our material every other day of the week if I can."
What's in your gym bag?
"Every game I cannot leave my coconut oil at home—it's good for my hair and my skin! But most importantly, I always make sure to head to the game listening to a positive message to get my mind ready for whatever may be coming when I arrive. #LACDS life is like a box of chocolates sometimes! YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOUR GONNA GET! Like The Lion King said, 'Be Prepareeeeeddd!' ;)"
Kellie Janeski:
How long does it take you to get ready for a game?
"It's the only time in life that I actually do my hair, so unfortunately, at least an hour and a half..."
How much do you rehearse?
"I would say probably only about 8-14 hours now, depending on how many games we have."
What's in your gym bag?
"My old, beat-up makeup bag, Motrin, Tiger Balm, nude panties, curling iron, amino acids and a protein bar! I wish I could bring my dog."