Nashua Native Joins Patriots Cheerleaders

Foxborough, Mass. – The New England Patriots Cheerleaders recently announced their 2014 squad and Nashua native Lauren Schneider was among the 28 women chosen out of approximately 320 applicants.

The month-long selection process began on April 5 with open auditions and concluded May 3 following a two-week long boot camp. The rookies join 17 returning New England Cheerleaders who were required to re-audition for the upcoming season.

Schneider lives in Newton. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Boston University as well as a master’s degree. Schneider spent time on several professional dance teams, including DanceWorks Boston and the dance teams for both the Boston Cannons and the Boston Blazers. She is currently a physical education teacher in Wellesley.

The 2014 Patriots Cheerleading Squad rehearses twice a week and performs at all Patriots home games. In addition to performing in front of nearly 70,000 fans, a spot on the squad can provide many exciting and unique opportunities. The cheerleaders travel to an exotic location in the spring for the Patriots Cheerleaders Swimsuit Calendar shoot, with this year’s trip set to take place in June in Cancun, Mexico. 

Patriots Cheerleaders have also visited deployed military troops in more than 25 countries and have appeared on local and national television, including “Entertainment Tonight,” E!, “Inside Edition,” Fox News, “Late Show with David Letterman,” “On-Air with Ryan Seacrest,” “Good Morning America” and the “CBS Early Show.” Patriots Cheerleaders have also been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, Maximand Muscle and Fitness.