Houston Rockets Power Dancers Auditions – June 24

Preliminary Auditions
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Location

UH Recreation & Wellness Center
4500 University Drive
Houston, TX 77004
Schedule

8:00AM Registration begins
Fee: $25 (Cash only)

Finalists will be announced on Saturday, June 24th

Details

Open auditions are closed to the public, family and friends. Preliminary auditions will consist of a series of 3 eliminations that will include: freestyle, stylized choreography and hip-hop choreography. Finalists will be chosen and announced at the end of the day. We recommend that you bring food and drink to stay hydrated and keep your energy up between rounds. Bring necessary items to freshen up between rounds. Candidates will be judged on appearance, dance ability, style, strength and completion of choreography, energy, projection, potential, personality and attitude. The Houston Rockets can make changes at their sole discretion in the best interest for the Houston Rockets Power Dancers throughout the entire audition process to finals.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older and high school graduate by October 1, 2017 (valid I.D. required on the day of auditions)
• Must be full time college student and/or hold a full time job
• Complete audition application, release form and provide professional/dance resume
• Must provide non-returnable current color printed headshot photo and full body photo
• Must be able to attend Rockets home games & all evening rehearsals two times a week
• Must be able to attend certain number of appearances & other related Rockets events/activities
• If selected to the team, a one-year contract and commitment are required
• Drug test screening and background check are required of finalists
• Walk ups day of auditions are welcomed!

Attire:

• Two-piece dance ensemble (must show midriff, must be fitted and no full-length pants)
• Shoe of preference with non-marking soles
• Flesh tone hose or tights
• Performance ready hair and make-up

What We Are Looking For

• Professionalism and maturity
• Confidence, personality, showmanship, energy and enthusiasm
• Dancers who are well spoken and can represent the Houston Rockets and RPD in a professional manner on and off the court
• Ability to pick up dance choreography quickly
• Consistent positive attitude
• Strong teamwork skills
• Personal appearance
• Ability and desire to commit for one full year

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