Blaize Shiek
Blaize Shiek | |
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| Education | North Dakota State University |
| Occupation(s) | Cheerleader Dancer |
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| Current group | Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders |
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Last updated: October 1, 2025 | |
Blaize Shiek is an American dancer and professional cheerleader. He made the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders in 2025.
Education
[edit]Shiek graduated from Fargo South High School, where he was the only male member of the Brunkix dance team.[1]
He attended North Dakota State University and was the only male member of the North Dakota State Bison dance squad.[2][1]
Career
[edit]In May 2025, Blaize was one of two male dancers, along with Louie Conn, to make the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders.[3] He and Conn's joining the team received criticism, particularly within conservative circles.[4] The Minnesota Vikings released a statement defending Blaize and Conn.[5]
Personal life
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Huebner, Robin (August 15, 2025). "Trailblazing male dancer from North Dakota earns spot on ..." Grand Forks Herald. Grand Forks, North Dakota. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Port, Rob (Aug 18, 2025). "Port: Blaize Shiek is a North Dakotan we can be proud of". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Fargo, North Dakota.
- ^ Trainor, Daniel (August 14, 2025). "Minnesota Vikings Male Cheerleader Blaize Shiek Shuts Down Haters While Making NFL Debut". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Bajaj, Yash Nitish (August 15, 2025). "Did Blaize Shiek, Vikings' male cheerleader, quit amid backlash? Here's the truth". Hindustan Times. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Lazarus Caplan, Anna (August 18, 2025). "Minnesota Vikings Defend 'Next Generation' Male Cheerleaders Amid Fan Backlash". People. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Robson, Graham (August 18, 2025). "Louie Conn and Blaize Shiek make history as first openly gay cheerleaders for Minnesota Vikings". Scene Magazine. Retrieved October 1, 2025.