2019 New Orleans Pelicans Dance Team Auditions

Friday, June 14, 2019
5:00 PM Registration
Location: Ochsner Sports Performance Center
5800 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003

Auditions Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older by June 14, 2019. NO EXCEPTIONS. Verification of age will be required with valid photo ID.

• Must be a high school graduate.

• Recent headshot (4×6 or larger preferred). Photos will not be returned. Photos are for identification and should be a current representation of what you look like or will look like at the audition.

• Resume including professional and dance background

• Attire: Athletic wear (leggings with tank top preferred) and dance or athletic sneakers with non-marking soles. Jumpsuits are acceptable. No shorts or midriff tops. Feel free to express your style but refrain from wearing anything distracting or that could cause injury such as large earrings or necklaces.

• A performance ready appearance is expected. No pony-tails.

• Applications and waivers are to be completed prior to arrival. Please bring completed application and waiver to auditions and do not submit in advance. DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION | DOWNLOAD A WAIVER

• The entire audition process is closed to the public. No exceptions.

• Finalists selected at the end of the preliminary audition will advance to Finalist Training Camp. Finalist Training Camp will consist of mandatory workshops and interviews in the days following preliminaries.

• All candidates must be available for all phases of the audition process and be prepared to stay as long as necessary (no exceptions!)

• All candidates must be of good moral character and successfully complete all pre-employment screening. The Pelicans organization is a drug-free workplace. Drug test screenings will be conducted for finalists.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Showmanship, energy and personality

• Professionalism and maturity

• Dance technique and style

• Commitment to the job

• Positive attitude and teamwork skills

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all individuals, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law.

FINALIST TRAINING CAMP DATES:
Saturday, June 15 – Ochsner Sports Performance Center (5800 Airline Dr., Metairie) – 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sunday, June 16 – Premier Fitness (1909 Airline Dr., Metairie) – 12:00-4:00 PM

Final Auditions:
Tuesday, June 18 – Smoothie King Center (1501 Dave Dixon Dr.) – 6:00 PM

For more information or to register for auditions, please click here.