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Toronto Raptors Dance Team Auditions

2018/19 TORONTO RAPTORS DANCE TEAM AUDITIONS

DATE: Sunday, July 8th, 2018
CHOREOGRAPHER: Amberley Waddell
EMAIL: Amberley.Waddell@mlse.com
LOCATION: Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay St, Toronto, ON. Enter through Gate 1.
REGISTRATION: 10:30am – Women | 2:00pm – Men | 4:00pm – Final Callbacks

BE PREPARED TO STAY AS LONG AS NECESSARY.
 

What We’re Looking For

  • Female and Male Dancers – 18 and older
  • Skilled dancers with dynamic personalities and strong individual styles.
  • Dancers of all training backgrounds who are versatile and able to learn choreography.
  • There is no minimum or maximum height requirement.
  • You must also provide a resume and current non-returnable 5×7 or 8×10 headshot.

What To Expect

Dancers will be taught a basic Hip Hop/Jazz Funk routine. All participants will be asked to perform the routine in small groups. Dancers who advance will be asked to perform 4-6 eight counts of freestyle choreography highlighting strengths and specialties. Music will be provided. The audition is closed, spectators will not be permitted.

What To Wear

  • Arrive camera ready! Dance Attire that shows off your personal style
  • Participants may wear any kind of sneaker/dance shoe with non-marking soles

Commitment Information

  • Mandatory team rehearsals – Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30-10:00pm
  • August through April (or until end of playoffs)
  • Mandatory team meeting
  • Pre-Season games – October
  • 41+ Regular Season Home Games – October to April. Schedule is available in August
  • Public appearances and events

Judging

Judges will focus on dance ability, enthusiasm, energy, personality and showmanship.

Pre-register by emailing your headshot and resume to Amberley.Waddell@mlse.com
 

About the Author

David Tyau, National Correspondent