Louie Conn | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bettendorf, Iowa, U.S. |
| Education | Iowa State University |
| Occupation(s) | Cheerleader Dancer |
| Career | |
| Current group | Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders |
Louie Conn is an American dancer and professional cheerleader. In 2025, he made the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders.
Conn is from Bettendorf, Iowa. [1] He began his dance training at age 8, taking classes at Kim's School of Dance and Tumbling before joining a competition dance team at age 11. [2] Conn graduated from Pleasant Valley High School, where he was the first male member of the Platinum dance team. [2] He was bullied and targeted with homophobic slurs by classmates for being a dancer. [2]
He attended Iowa State University, where he was a member of the Iowa State Cyclones dance team. [3] [1]
In August 2025, Conn made the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders, the official NFL cheerleading squad for the Minnesota Vikings, alongside fellow male cheerleader Blaize Shiek. [4] The team faced criticism from Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville, Fox News host Will Cain, and Conservative activist Jack Brewer for the inclusion of male dancers. [4] [5] The Vikings released a statement supporting Conn. [4]