NBA, Clippers, InstagramThe Clippers Spirit dance team puts in work, work, work!
L.A. Clippers Dance Squad stars Natalie Tenerelli, Blair Kim, Hannah Cormier, Candace Washington and Kellie Janeski exclusively shared with E! News their warm-up routines to get their bodies ready to flex on the court, their favorite dance songs to turn up and get down to and their signature moves, like Beyoncé-inspired hair flips. Because just like us, these elite NBA dancers can't enough of Queen Bey!
Keep reading to learn more!
Natalie Tenerelli:
Favorite dance song?
"Here" by Alessia Cara and "Partition" by Beyoncé
Favorite warm-up?
"I pulled my groin in the beginning of the season, so I am always sure to stretch in every split before a game."
Favorite dance move?
"Anything involving technique"
Blair Kim:
Favorite dance song?
"WTF (Where They From)" by Missy Elliot, and "7/11" by Beyoncé
Favorite warm-up?
"I must stretch out my quads and my neck before a game!"
Favorite dance move?
"Any type of body roll move"
Hannah Cormier:
Favorite dance song?
"Get Me Bodied" by Beyoncé and "Work" by Rihanna
Favorite warm-up?
"Everything has to be stretched before I hit the court. The only tension on game day should be between the Clippers and our opponents."
Favorite dance move?
"Anything involving a hair flip!"
Candace Washington:
Favorite dance song?
"Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah)" by Andy Grammer and "WTF (Where They From)" by Missy Elliott
Favorite warm-up?
"My must-do warm-up before a game is a good jump squat series to warm up the body and afterward I will stretch. Cold muscles are the WORST and can cause injury if not warmed up properly."
Favorite dance move?
"My favorite dance move is hands down a good head delay! Heeeeeyyy! Gotta make that EYE CONTACT with the crowd!"
Kellie Janeski:
Favorite dance song?
"Hoppípolla" by Sigur Rós, "Where Are Ü Now" by Jack Ü and Justin Bieber and "Here" by Alessia Cara
Favorite warm-up?
"Noodle dance to release the nerves :)"
Favorite dance move?
"I love doing middle leaps!"