Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Auditions
Auditions Schedule
All of the preliminary auditions will be held at FedExField.
Saturday, April 7th
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration Begins |
| 8:45 a.m. | Welcome (everyone must be checked in by this time) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Preliminary auditions, introductions and free-style section in Groups of 4 |
| 1:00 p.m. | Preliminary auditions end |
| 1:30 p.m. | Quarter-finalists are announced |
| 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Break |
| 2:00 p.m. | Dancing in groups of 4 for judges |
| 4:30 p.m. | End of auditions |
| 5:00 p.m. | Those advancing to Sunday’s semi-finals are announced |
Sunday, April 8th
| 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Semi-Final Rehearsal (several rounds of cuts will be made during this time) |
Monday, April 9th
| 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Swimwear photoshoot and rehearsal |
Tuesday, April 10th – Friday, April 13th
| 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Finalists’ rehearsals and interviews |
Sunday, April 15, 2018
FINAL AUDITIONS!
Location: The Fillmore Silver Spring
8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Doors open 3 pm and Audition Show starts 4 pm
The Final Auditions will be OPEN to the public. The 2018 Washington Redskins Cheerleaders will be announced at the completion of the final auditions. Tickets will be available for purchase online at Redskins Cheerleaders webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum qualifications to be a Washington Redskins Cheerleader?
- Must be at least 18 by April 7, 2018.
- Hold a full/part-time job, or attend school full time, or have a family
- Have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Ladies from all over the country audition each year. If you are chosen to be a Washington Redskins Cheerleader, you must relocate to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
What will the judges focus on?
- Showmanship
- Dance Technique
- Personal Appearance/Figure
- Personality
- Communication Skills
- Energy
- Kick Technique
- Photogenic Round for Finalists
What is the photogenic round?
Because the model aspect of the squad has grown, we have added a round to judge this ability. Each Finalist will go through a photo shoot! She will be judged on comfort level in front of the camera and the final shots will be given a score.
What should I wear to auditions?
- A crop top (sports bra, stomach must show) and dance trunks/briefs (recommended) or short biker shorts. If you wish to order a costume, you may do so from www.thelineup.net. Keep in mind the judges need to be able to picture what you would look like in the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders uniform. Your outfit can be any color and any style.
- Sample audition attire will be shown during the prep classes and will be offered for purchase during the A Leg Up Series.
- Flesh-colored pantyhose, dance tights or you may be bare legged.
- Dance Sneaker, or Jazz shoes.
What do I need to bring to the auditions?
- Bring a lunch or snack and a water bottle.
- Extra audition outfit and tights. Just incase anything happens.
- If you have not attended a Prep Class, please bring $50 cash, money order, or credit card for the registration fee.
- If you have attended prep classes, there is NO FEE to audition.
