Utah Jazz Dancers Audition Information

Dancer Auditions

Schedule:

JULY 7, SATURDAY

  • First and second cuts
  • Registration opens at 8:00am, auditions start promptly at 9:00am
  • Takes place at Vivint Smart Home Arena

JULY 9, MONDAY

  • Semi-finalists will learn additional choreography and workout at Xcel Fitness from 6:00–9:00pm.

JULY 10, TUESDAY

  • 30 finalists will be selected and announced by 4:00pm
  • Finalists will learn additional choreography and workout at Xcel Fitness from 6:00-9:00pm

JULY 11, WEDNESDAY

  • Individual interviews will be scheduled and conducted at Vivint Smart Home Arena starting at 8:00am
  • Final round will begin at 1:00pm
  • Final members of the 2018-19 Utah Jazz Dancers will be announced by 5:00pm

Where:

Vivint Smart Home Arena
301 S Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Xcel Fitness
6151 Highland Dr.
Holladay, UT 84121

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age by July 7th, 2018 NO EXCEPTIONS!
  • High school graduate
  • Bring a 5 X 7 full-body photo (this will not be returned to you and must be of YOU ONLY). Professional photos recommended. We do not require a photo for preregistration.
  • Athletic physique
  • Physically fit

Attire:

  • Half-tops or sports bras
  • Non-marking dance or athletic shoes
  • Performance-ready hair and make-up
  • Attire for interviews is business professional dress

What to expect as a member of the Utah Jazz Dance team:

The 2018-19 Utah Jazz Dancers will perform at all Utah Jazz home games. Performances at select Salt Lake City Stars games will be required. You will also be required to perform at special appearances throughout the NBA season & off season. The primary style of dance is hip hop and jazz with higher levels of technique required. Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as additional nights when necessary. Call time on game days is 3:00pm. THIS IS A MAJOR TIME COMMITMENT!

Audition Application:

Download 2018-19 Jazz Dancer Application (PDF)

Please complete the application and submit to:

Ashley Kelson
Jazz Dancer Auditions
301 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Pre-registration is strongly recommended. However, you may apply during registration on the day of the audition.

Please bring 5×7 picture on July 7th.