Calgary Stampeder Outrider Auditions Are Next Month

Preliminary and semifinal rounds

Closed to the public

Date: Sunday, Feb. 24
Time: Check-in: 5-6 p.m., Preliminaries: 6-8 p.m., Semifinal: 8-9 p.m.
Location: Edge School for Athletes — 33055 Township Rd. 250, Calgary
Cost: $10 if you pre-register; $15 if you register on the day of auditions

Note: Registration closes Friday, Feb. 22; space is limited

Additional information

Attire: Half top/bra top, short dance shorts (hot pants), dance shoes or runners. Wear hair and make-up as you envision wearing it on game day. Hair must be worn down.

You must be 19 years of age by July 1, 2013. You must be able to attend all rehearsals and other related activities.

Please arrive with enough time to warm up on your own before the audition. We will start with some across the floor exercises, including but not limited to: walks, high kicks, jete and pirouettes.

You will have one hour to learn a one-minute routine similar to what we do on the field during home games. You will perform this routine for the judges in small groups, after which the first cut will be made.

If you are invited to stay for the semifinals, you will be performing the routine in smaller groups for the judges. Those being invited to our 2013 training camp will be notified by noon the following day.

Training Camp (by invite only)

Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 27; Sunday, Mar. 3 and Wednesday, Mar. 6

Interviews (by invite only)

Date: Saturday, Mar. 9

Final audition (by invite only)

Date: Sunday, Mar. 10

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