Red Foxes Entertain Belgrade
By Yarone ArbelIt's perfectly normal to hear fans cheer loudly for an alley-oop, a no-look pass or a player diving for a loose ball, but how many times have you heard thousands of fans cheer for a time-out?
There's probably only one team that can make that happen, the Red Foxes cheerleading squad from Ukraine.
After a very successful debut in EuroBasket 2003, and several other basketball events in the last years, they are back for another appearance at European basketball's biggest event.
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"It brings the best teams from Europe and fans from different countries arrive every time. We always try to make dances for each country that is in the competition. Each country needs support, not only from their fans, but also from the cheerleading group."
For Dariya Sologub this is her first big event, and she's unable to hide her excitement. "It is the first time I dance in such a big arena with so many spectators. I'm really nervous, but I enjoy very much to be here and bring all my best to the spectators. I also like Belgrade. The people here are so kindhearted."
For the Red Foxes, dancing is an opportunity to mix work with fun.
"It's work from the soul" says Shcherbyna. "We don't just go out and dance. We put our soul and heart in each dance. When we perform we try to give positive energy to all the teams".
Despite coming from Ukraine, and dancing for Russian side CSKA Moscow in the past, the Red Foxes devote their routines to every team. They follow every game, cheer every good move and have even prepared special dances for each team.
"We have to put our soul in the dance so it'll speak to the fans. This is what Red Foxes are all about".
"I had no interest in basketball before I joined the Red Foxes. At first I didn't know what's happening on court" concludes Shcherbyna. "Now I know the rules, and follow the game closely. It's a very interesting game".
To learn more about the Red Foxes, visit their web site www.red-foxes.net.