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51 Year Old Doctor Auditions for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Nothing stopping doctor from auditioning for Cowboys Cheerleaders

You’ve likely heard her story before.

A doctor continues to try out for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

Now 51 years old, Chiufang Hwang, M.D. was there again last week on the audition floor at AT&T Stadium among the hundreds of others hoping be become a part of the world-famous cheerleading team.

Since her first time in 1999, she has auditioned more than a dozen times, but has never made it past the first round.

“I’ve lost count how many times I’ve auditioned,” Hwang told FOX Sports Southwest. “I don’t have a chance to ever make it to finals. I know what I’m up against.”

If she continues to fail to advance, what keeps her coming back?

“I want to be an icon and a role model,” she said. “It’s a lot of time, commitment, and willpower just to be on stage for two minutes.”

For those brief two minutes, Hwang puts herself through more than half a year of challenges.

“From September all the way through May I diet, I get up to 1,200 calories a day,” she said. “I get a choreographer, I memorize a routine, I’m stretching. It’s precise schedule and precise eating.”

Many wouldn’t put in that amount of work while knowing there’s little to no chance of success.

Hwang has heard all the negativity and criticism over the years from her family, people in public, and reaction on social media auditioning.

“My parent are very against it,” she said. “People will say to me ‘It’s not going to get you anywhere in life’ and think ‘what’s the point?’”

Although Hwang knows she won’t become a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, she’s still disappointed after getting cut in the preliminary round annually.

“I’m let down every time I walk out of there,” she said. “The first time in 1999, it was very crushing. These last few years, I’ve been disappointed because I’ve built up for nine months prior to that.”

But nothing will stop her from coming back every year.

“As long as nobody questions my age or ability, I will continue to audition.”

Oklahoma City Thunder Girls Auditions – June 24

PRELIMINARY AUDITION

Saturday, June 24
Registration begins at 9 a.m.
The audition will begin at 10 a.m.
INTEGRIS Blue Development Center
14701 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Edmond, OK 73013

The June 24 audition is NOT open to the public for viewing.

$30 Pre-registration fee (CASH ONLY)

What do we look for in a Thunder Girl?

  • Technical, talented dancer and performer
  • Ability to pick up dance choreography quickly
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • A professional and well-spoken ambassador for the Thunder organiation
  • Consistent, positive attitude
  • Energetic and hard-working
  • Physically fit and uphold personal appearance
  • Must be at least 18 years old by July 1, 2017. No exceptions.

What should I bring to the audition?

  • $30 registration fee (CASH ONLY)
  • Water and snacks
  • Hair and makeup supplies, towel and a mirror

What should I wear to auditions?

  • Two-piece attire (half top with briefs and dance shorts or dance skirt)
  • Skin-colored nylons or tights
  • Non-marking shoes (jazz shoes, dance sneakers, athletic shoes)
  • Hair must be worn down; full hair and makeup
  • Tattoos must be completely covered with makeup or clothing
  • Stud earrings only; no other jewelry is allowed except for engagement/wedding rings

What is the Thunder Girls Final Audition process?

  • Saturday, June 24: Preliminary auditions. There will be three cuts made during this day. You will learn a pom combination, a hip-hop combination, a jazz dance combination and you will demonstrate across the floor techniques that will each be performed in front of a panel of judges. At the end of this audition, a group of finalists will be selected to continue to the finals.
  • Finalist mandatory dates: Finalists selected on June 24 must be available from June 25-29. No exceptions. Throughout Finals Week you will: learn choreography, attend a team workout, get fitted for cocktail attire, go through a business interview, attend dress rehearsal and a live final audition.

What should I do to prepare for auditions?

  • Thunder Girls prep classes are not mandatory, but they are highly recommended as an excellent way to touch up on your dance skills and learn what it takes to be a Thunder Girl!

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