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Raiderette Auditions and Prep Classes

The Oakland Raiders are searching for enthusiastic and talented candidates for their renowned public relations and entertainment team – The Raiderettes. Auditions and an audition prep class to become a member of Football’s Fabulous Females are set for April.

The prep class to prepare candidates for the upcoming Raiderette auditions will be offered in Oakland at the Ira Jinkins Recreational Center on Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. with check-in beginning at 8:00 a.m. The cost for the class is $40.00 if pre-registered by March 24, 2012 or $50.00 for walk-in registration (cash only).

Fitness boot camp classes are also being offered at Core Dynamics Fitness in San Leandro. The cost is $30 per class for the final two classes in February, $20 per class for the four March classes if preregistered by March 4. Walk-ins are welcome ($30/class), but space is limited. Visit raiders.com for dates and times.

Preliminary auditions will be held on April 15, 2012 at the Hilton – Oakland Airport. Check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m., with interviews immediately following.

There is no dance audition during preliminaries. Recommended attire includes daytime dresses, skirts or shorts, with appropriate hairstyle and makeup. Finalists will be announced at the end of the event.

Rehearsals for the dance routine for finalists will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 and Thursday, April 19, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The final audition will be held on April 22, 2012. Auditions and rehearsals are closed to the general public.

Eligible candidates must be at least 18 years old by the date of the preliminary audition, available to attend all home games, rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-9:30 p.m., rehearsals Saturday mornings from 7:30-10:30 a.m., special public relations, charity and performance events, and a full-day Saturday mini-camp (date and time TBA). Eligible candidates must be able to provide authorized documents to work within the United States. Candidates may not cheer for both the Raiders and another professional or college team.

Pre-registration is strongly advised for participation in the audition process. The advance fee to register is $25.00 and the deadline is April 7, 2012. Walk-ins are welcome on April 15, 2012 and the fee is $40.00 (cash only).

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