Audition for the Pittsburgh Power Sparks Dance Team
The SPARKS are the premier Dance Team for the Pittsburgh Power Arena Football Team. We are back, and ready for another amazing season! The SPARKS perform at each of the nine (9) POWER home games in the brand new CONSOL Energy Center, as well as make appearances at community events in and around Pittsburgh, and bring an undeniable energy to over 10,000 fans per game!!
The SPARKS are paid per game and for various appearances as well as receive a complimentary gym membership, free tanning, discounted hair services, airbrush tanning, photo shoots, POWER gear, as well as many other benefits and perks. The SPARKS dance team will be the perfect balance between technique, beauty, and entertainment!
Pre – Audition Workshops
Would you like to get a ‘leg up’ on the competition at this year’s tryouts? Receive instruction on 4 different routines (two per workshop), to ensure you’re ready for tryouts. Each workshop will give you an opportunity to get used to the style & technical requirements, and give you a little taste of what auditions and being a SPARK are going to be like! Attending each one of these workshops will also give you a discount on your tryout costs and an undeniable ‘leg up’ at auditions!
* Workshop attendance is not mandatory to audition, but strongly recommended!
Location – Club One Fitness in Shadyside
6325 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh
Dates – Wednesday, October 19th and Wednesday, October 26th
Times – 6 – 8 p.m.
Cost Per Workshop – $15 (each workshop contains separate dance instruction ; attend both to get a ‘leg up’)
* Save $20 towards tryouts – Get $10 off tryout registration for each workshop you attend!
Requirements
On Tryout Day
• Must be 18 years of age by the start of the 2012 season. Valid ID is required
• Must submit a non-returnable individual photo (headshot preferred) at least 5×7 in size
• Must submit a non-returnable resume including professional and dance experience
• Being a SPARKS dancer is a commitment so you must have an accommodating schedule and be able to attend appearances, all home games, and practices and workouts
• Must have reliable means of transportation
• Must have some form of dance training
Attire
• Preliminary Audition – Half top or sports bra and shorts, form-fitting shorts or skirt, of any color or style
• Interview – Trendy pant suit, skirt suit, or business casual attire
• Finals – You will be required to wear black spandex shorts, your top will be provided by the POWER
• Footwear – Any sneakers or dance shoes of your choice
• Appearance – Hair and makeup should be sophisticated and glamorous. You are encouraged to bring touchup makeup and hair products. This is a professional audition, it is important to maintain a game day appearance! The SPARKS perform with their hair down and make-up is always performance ready!
* Visible tattoos should be covered with makeup and body piercings should be removed
Auditions:
YOU MUST ATTEND AUDITIONS ON ONE OF THE PRELIMINARY AUDITION DATES (LISTED BELOW) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A MEMBER OF THE SPARKS DANCE TEAM, YOU CAN ONLY AUDITION ON ONE OF THESE THREE PRELIMINARY AUDITION DAYS TO QUALIFY FOR FINALS
* Preliminary Auditions – Closed to the public
* The first 30 minutes of the tryout will be for registration, walk-ins are welcome!
Dates –
Wednesday, November 9th from 6-11pm
Saturday, November 12th from 11am-5pm
Sunday, November 13th from 11am-5pm
Location – Club One Fitness in Shadyside
6325 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh
Fee – $40 ($10 refund per Dance Workshop you attend ; $20 savings!)
Attire – See above
Registration – The first 30 minutes will be for registration
