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Denver Nuggets Dancers Auditions – July 14

Denver Nuggets Dancers Auditions

2017-18 Nuggets Dancers Auditions begin Friday, July 14th!

  • Perform at Denver Nuggets home games in front of 19,000 fans per game.
  • Travel nationally and internationally for our annual calendar shoot, dance conventions, and NBA appearances.
  • Choreograph for the best dance team in the NBA.
  • Participate in community service projects.
  • Inspire young dancers through the DND Juniors program.
  • Perform at multiple events throughout the year.
  • Perform for national television audiences.
  • Receive benefits from multiple sponsors including hair styling, tanning, waxing services, gym and yoga memberships, and cosmetic dentistry.
  • Get paid for doing what you love while making lifelong friends!

2017 Audition Schedule*

  • Friday, July 14: Preliminary Auditions
  • Registration: 5-6pm
  • Semi-Finalists will be announced by 10pm
  • Sunday, July 15: Semi-Finals
    • Small Group Interviews: 8:30am – 12:30pm
    • Semi-Final Dance Audition: 1pm
    • Finalists will be announced by 4pm
  • Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, July 16, 18, 20: Finalists’ Training Camp
    • Training Camp: 7:30-10:30pm
  • Wednesday, July 19-Friday, July 21: Interviews
    • Individual Interview Times (approx. 20 minutes each) scheduled between 9:30am-5pm
  • Saturday, July 22: Choreography Showcase / Final Dance Audition
    • Check-in: 9:30-10am
    • 2016-17 DND Announced: 4pm

* Audition schedule subject to change.

Audition Requirements:

All dancers must:

  • be at least 18 years of age (by October 1, 2017) or 17 years of age with a parent or guardian present to sign a waiver on the participant’s behalf
  • hold a high school diploma or equivalent education
  • wear a cropped top, fitted bttoms, and shoes with non-marking soles
  • submit non-returnable 8″ x 10″ headshot
  • submit a dance resume including any previous dance teams, classes or workshops, current employment and training, educational background, and 3 professional references
  • complete and submit the 2017 DND Audition Registration Form and the 2017 Liability Waiver & Release.
  • live in the Denver area and have reliable transportation to and from all DND practices and at least 85% of the home games in the Denver Nuggets 2017-18 season (schedule TBD).

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About the Author

David Tyau, National Correspondent