Ultimate Cheerleaders

Buccaneers Cheerleader Auditions Begin March 22nd

bucsTBBC Requirements

Must be 18 years old by July 1, 2015. There is no maximum age limit
Must be a high school graduate or a G.E.D. recipient by July 1, 2015.
Must be able to attend rehearsals, games, appearances and cheerleader-related events during and prior to the season.
Must have reliable means of transportation.

Pre-Audition Prep Classes (Optional)

USF Sun Dome – The Corral – Enter through Gate D (Directions)
February 26th, March 3rd, March 5th, March 9th, March 11th, March 16th, March 19th
6:30pm – 8:30pm (Registration 6:00pm – 6:30pm)
$25.00 per class

The dance/technique classes are non-mandatory sessions that will help prepare you to look and feel your best on the day of the preliminary audition. Different choreography will be taught at each session and you may attend as many classes as you would like. Class space is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pre-registering is advised, but walk ups are also accepted.

Audition Workshop (Optional)

USF Sun Dome – The Corral – Enter through Gate D (Directions)
March 14th
9:00am – Noon (Registration 8:30am – 9:00am)
$45.00

The Audition Workshop is a non-mandatory session that will prepare you for the audition process. The workshop will cover audition tips including: audition attire, dance technique, flexibility, performance skills, interview skills, & TBBC Choreography.

Auditions – Open Call & Semi-finals

USF Sun Dome – The Corral – Enter through Gate D (Directions)
March 22nd
9:00am – Registration
10:00am – Auditions Begin

What you will need:

1) Photography (any size, b/w or color, head shot or full length).The photo will not be returned and is strictly for identification.

2) Completed application

3) Two piece aerobic/dance attire and comfortable dance shoes – No hard-soled shoes.

4) Everything will be taught on Sunday, March 22nd – You do not need to prepare your own choreography

10:00am–Noon – Open-Call
Consists of a short combination (4 eight counts) of basic dance technique.

A turn, a leap, right and left kicks and choreography will be taught & participants will perform that combination for the judges in groups of three.

12:30pm – 2:30pm – Semi-Finals
Select participants from Open Call will be selected to move on to the Semi-Finals.

Participants will be taught choreography similar to the routines performed on game day.

Participants will then perform for the judges in groups of three.

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