Miami Marlins Looking for Dancers, Cheerleaders, Gymnasts
The Miami Marlins is looking for the most talented male & female dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts and break dancers to become part of the Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team!
The Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team is a high-energy squad with a unique mix of gymnastics, hip-hop, acrobatics, modern jazz funk and break dancing. The Team will provide excitement and entertainment during Miami Marlins homes games and appearances throughout the community.
If you are multi-talented, have great stage presence, strong technique, innovative in your art, a unique style, a team player, open minded and a readiness to learn – The Miami Marlins is looking for you !
2012 Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Miami Dade County Auditorium
2901 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33135
ARE YOU READY?
Ø Perform at the New Marlins Ballpark
Ø Exposure through media, high profile events and community relations
Ø Receive Extensive Training in various styles by the best choreographers & coaches in Miami and get paid for it ! All Rehearsals, games and community appearances are paid events.
Ø Become part of one of the best and most unique entertainment teams in Miami
Open Call – Registration Times and Audition Information:
10:00-11:00 AM: Male & Female Dancers – Must have previous dance experience in jazz and hip-hop. Dancers will be taught a jazz-funk, hip-hop combination, multi talented dancers are encouraged to demonstrate any acrobatics or exceptional technique within the freestyle portion of the combination. Dancers may be taught more combinations as several cuts may be necessary.
12:00-1:00 PM: Co-Ed Cheerleaders & Gymnast – Must have advanced tumbling experience or Flying/Stunting experience. Cheerleaders & Gymnast must be willing and able to demonstrate skills on a hardwood floor. All Flyers/Stunters must have a partner at auditions to demonstrate skills. Partner does not need to audition but is preferred. Flyers/Stunters will be taught a short combination with different options to demonstrate their flying/stunting technique. Gymnast must have their own tumbling pass or demonstration prepared. Both Cheerleaders and gymnast will also be taught a short movement combination to demonstrate.
1:00-2:00 PM: B-BOYS & B-GIRLS – Must have mastered the art of breaking. Break dancers will be placed in groups and individually freestyle in a cipher. Break dancers are encouraged to demonstrate as much technique as possible, (ie. top rock, foot work, power moves, freezes). All Break dancers will also be taught a short up rock, locking combination to perform as part of their audition. Poppers, Lockers, and specialty acts are also welcomed to audition during this segment.
Requirements, Rules & Regulations:
§ Performers must provide a resume and head shot (non-returnable) during their category registration time. Headshots may be any size, does not need to be a professional shot, a current picture is perfect, for identification purposes only.
§ Must complete Registration form, liability waiver and image release at auditions.
§ Participants are encouraged to arrive ready to perform with dance/performance attire and shoes (non-marking sole).
§ Auditions will commence immediately after the registration time for each category.
§ May only audition for one category, participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate other skills during their audition.
§ No Height/Weight requirements, but a proportional slim/athletic fit is required by the team costume and apparel.
§ If selected for the team, Must have flexible schedules for appearances and games.
§ If selected for the team, Must attend All scheduled rehearsals. Rehearsals are conducted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday Nights from 7:30-10:30 PM.
§ Must be at least 18 years of age by open auditions.
§ Must have all necessary documentation to work in this country and in this capacity.
§ If selected for the team, Must live or relocate to Miami and have reliable means of transportation.
§ Talent will be judged on performance, showmanship, energy, poise, personality, dance technique, style, personal appearance, physical fitness and professionalism.
Boot Camp / Finals Show:
The Finalists of the Open Auditions will move on to perform at the Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team Audition Finals Show. To prepare for the show, the Finalist will participate in a week of intensive dance, stunting, tumbling training and conditioning at the Finals Boot Camp. Along with the boot camp, all finalist will be required to attend an office interview. Boot Camp will be January 22-26 in the evenings at various rehearsal locations. A boot camp packet will be issued to all finalist with boot camp locations and an interview time. All selected Finalist must be available for every night of the Boot Camp from 7:00- 11:00 p.m.
The 2012 Miami Marlins Energy and Entertainment Team will be announced at the Finals Show. The Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team Auditions Finals show will be at The Miami Dade County Auditorium on Friday, January 27, 2011 at 7:30 PM
For more information please email jguerrero@marlins.com
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