The young cheerleader recently went viral for her routine on Monday’s match.
Key Takeaways
- Ariana McClure is a cheerleader for the Miami Dolphins.
- She previously tried for Netflix’s “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader” but could not make it due to her height disadvantage.
- She is originally from San Diego, California.
Ariana Taylor McClure, often known as Ari, is a talented dancer and cheerleader.
She is famous for her appearance on Netflix’s “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader” and for cheerleading for the Miami Dolphins.
The young cheerleader has garnered a significant following on social media, and many are curious to know more about her.
She has over 70K followers on Instagram and over 150K on TikTok.
On Monday (Sept. 30, 2024), Miami’s match against the Tennessee Titans wasn’t a great performance, losing 31-12.
However, Ariana did her best to keep the spirits up for the Dolphins and it’s fans.
She posted an Instagram video of her cheerleading performance, quickly gaining thousands of views.
The video was captioned,
the only tens I see, are out here in MIAMI 🐬🏈 #TENvsMIA #MNF
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Ariana McClure grew up in San Diego, California, but later moved to Dallas, Texas, in 2022 to try out for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders through “America’s Sweethearts.”
In the Netflix show, Ari stood out not only for her impressive dancing and athletic skills but also for her disadvantageous height. While she was very dedicated to making it to the final squad of 36, she could not make it past the final 45.
She left Dallas in January 2024, heartbroken but hopeful.
In May 2024, she graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Psychology.
Ari’s sister, Lexi McClure, is also a cheerleader.
Ari then moved to Miami, Florida, in March of the same year, leaving behind her job as a medical device saleswoman.
Shortly after, in June 2024, a new chapter opened for Ari as she was selected for the Dolphins Cheerleaders training camp.
Her previous experience dancing for the Lakers came in handy in training.
While trying for the cheerleading team, she worked as an accounts executive for Hoop 5 Networks.
She eventually made the squad and is now one of the regular highlights at any major Miami Dolphins game.
While not much is known about Ariana’s personal life, her social media feeds paint a picture of an attractive young woman with a passion for dancing and sports enjoying life.
The avid travel enthusiast has hundreds of pictures and videos on her Instagram that hint at her being a fun-loving Christian girl who enjoys what she does for a living.
Given her talents and her strikingly good looks, her newfound virality is not surprising.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- The Baltimore Colts were the first NFL team to have cheerleaders in 1954. They were part of the Baltimore’s Marching Colts, setting a precedent for other teams to follow.
- NFL cheerleaders often have other careers or are pursuing higher education. Cheerleading is typically part-time, and many cheerleaders balance their time between practices, games, and their professional or academic commitments.
