Driss Dallahi

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Driss Dallahi is an American cheerleader who in 2019 became one of the first two male cheerleaders for the New England Patriots in more than 30 years. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Dallahi grew up in Londonderry, New Hampshire. [3] He went to Londonderry High School [3] and then attended the University of New Hampshire, majoring in dance with minors in business administration and kinesiology. [2]

Cheerleading career

Dallahi started cheerleading around 2018 in New York City. [2] He specializes in aerials. [1] In 2019, he became one of the first two male cheerleaders for the New England Patriots in more than 30 years, alongside Steven Sonntag; they were among 34 members selected from a pool of 300 applicants. [3]

Personal life

Dallahi is openly gay. [5] Outside of his cheerleading, he works as an HR operations generalist. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 Russom, Perry (April 10, 2019). "Meet the 1st Male Patriots Cheerleaders in Decades". NBC Boston . Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 Donahue, Hannah (April 24, 2019). "Alumnus hired as New England Patriots cheerleader". The New Hampshire . Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Lessard, Ryan (April 14, 2019). "First male Patriots cheerleader in 35 years is from Londonderry". New Hampshire Union Leader . Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  4. ↑ Sweeney, Emily (April 10, 2019). "Two male cheerleaders will join Patriots cheerleading squad for first time in decades". The Boston Globe . Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Padgett, Donald (January 15, 2022). "Meet the 3 Out Gay New England Patriots Cheerleaders in the Playoffs". Out . Retrieved May 22, 2023.
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