Patriots are in mourning today after learning that Tracy Sormanti, the team's longtime cheerleading director, passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, after a three-year battle with multiple myeloma. Sormanti, just 58 years old, was in her 32nd season of service with the Patriots organization.

Watch how the New England Patriots Cheerleaders are selected. From the first auditions all the way to Week 1 of the NFL season.

After the Patriots lost their beloved cheer director Tracy Sormanti last season, the Ravens cheerleading squad raised money for a gift for the 2020 squad. This May, Alexandria Walker and Jennifer Sullivan presented the the team with a necklace honoring Tracy.

With the new NFL season on the horizon, the Patriots Cheerleaders held their final auditions at Cross Pavilion at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, May 23.

The Patriots Cheerleaders gear up for the season in the BMAX Garage.

The Patriots Cheerleaders gear up for the season in the BMAX Garage.

The Patriots Cheerleaders gear up for the season in the BMAX Garage.

The Patriots Cheerleaders gear up for the season in the BMAX Garage.

The Patriots Cheerleaders gear up for the season in the BMAX Garage.

With the conclusion of the 2020 season, New England Patriots cheerleaders reflect on the game-day experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and share what cheering means to them.

Patriots Cheerleaders Kaitlyn and Steven complete Resistance Rows, a signature BMAX exercise to stay fit and strong.

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Patriots Cheerleader Julia completes a Power Complex, a signature BMAX exercise to stay fit and strong.

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The Patriots Cheerleaders complete the Rock N' Roll press exercise, a signature BMAX move to stay fit and strong.

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Patriots Cheerleader Victoria S. completes a Resistance Squat, a signature BMAX exercise to stay fit and strong.

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Get off your sofa and join the Patriots Cheerleaders to learn a fun, sideline style dance that you can do from your own living room! Whether you're a junior cheerleader or just someone who loves to dance, we'll be teaching combinations for a variety of skill levels, fun for everyone!

Get off your sofa and join the Patriots Cheerleaders to learn a fun, sideline style dance that you can do from your own living room! Whether you're a junior cheerleader or just someone who loves to dance, we'll be teaching combinations for a variety of skill levels, fun for everyone!

Get off your sofa and join the Patriots Cheerleaders to learn a fun, sideline style dance that you can do from your own living room! Whether you're a junior cheerleader or just someone who loves to dance, we'll be teaching combinations for a variety of skill levels, fun for everyone!

Get off your sofa and join the Patriots Cheerleaders to learn a fun, sideline style dance that you can do from your own living room! Whether you're a junior cheerleader or just someone who loves to dance, we'll be teaching combinations for a variety of skill levels, fun for everyone!

Get off your sofa and join the Patriots Cheerleaders to learn a fun, sideline style dance that you can do from your own living room! Whether you're a junior cheerleader or just someone who loves to dance, we'll be teaching combinations for a variety of skill levels, fun for everyone!

Get off your sofa and join the Patriots Cheerleaders to learn a fun, sideline style dance that you can do from your own living room! Whether you're a junior cheerleader or just someone who loves to dance, we'll be teaching combinations for a variety of skill levels, fun for everyone!

Get off your sofa and join the Patriots Cheerleaders to learn a fun, sideline style dance that you can do from your own living room! Whether you're a junior cheerleader or just someone who loves to dance, we'll be teaching combinations for a variety of skill levels, fun for everyone!

Get off your sofa and join the Patriots Cheerleaders to learn a fun, sideline style dance that you can do from your own living room! Whether you're a junior cheerleader or just someone who loves to dance, we'll be teaching combinations for a variety of skill levels, fun for everyone!

Patriots cheerleader Emily gives us some interesting facts about herself in 50 seconds.

Patriots cheerleader Isabella gives us some interesting facts about herself in 50 seconds.

Patriots cheerleader Kendall gives us some interesting facts about herself in 50 seconds.