Golden State Warriors Dance Team Auditions

PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS

Saturday, August 25
10 a.m. Registration | 11 a.m. Audition
ULTIMATE FIELDHOUSE
2675 Mitchell Drive
Walnut Creek, CA, 94598

What do we look for in a Warriors Dance Team member?

• Technically talented dancer, entertainer
• Ambassador/Representative for the Golden State Warriors organization
• Positive, energetic, with a great personality
• Athletic
• Professional
• Team player
• Must be 18 years of age by October 1, 2018. No exceptions will be made.

What commitment is required to be a Golden State Warriors Dance Team member?

• Attend and perform at all Golden State Warriors home games
• Able to attend rehearsals on: Monday evenings / Wednesday evenings / Thursday evenings. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled during the season for games, appearances, dance clinics, special events and playoffs.
• Available for personal appearances for:
  • Media interviews
  • Photo shoots
  • Dance clinics
  • Team bonding camp

What is the Golden State Warriors Dance Team audition process?

Auditions for the 2018-2019 Golden State Warriors Dance Team is a multi-step process. The process includes the following but is not limited to:

• Application submission
• Preliminary audition
• Interview
• Boot camp
• Final audition
• WDT training camp
• Monday, August 20th: Final day to pre-register for auditions. At this time the application, resume, and head shot (5×7 or larger) must be submitted to the Warriors’ office at 1011 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94607. Walk-ins day of auditions will also be accepted.
• Saturday, August 25th: Preliminary auditions. Two-cuts will be made at the prelims. Candidates will learn a jazz and a hip hop dance combination that will be performed in front of a panel of judges. At the end of the audition a group of finalists will be selected and continue to the finals.
• Finalist mandatory dates: Finalists selected on August 25th must be available from August 26-30 to attend the interview, boot camp and final auditions.

Finalist Overview:

• August 26 – Interviews will be conducted from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
• August 27 – Bootcamp will be conducted from 8:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
• August 28 – Bootcamp will be conducted from 8:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
• August 30 – Final Dance Eliminations will occur from 6 p.m.- 10 p.m.
• Training Assessment Camp – Will begin immediately following the Final auditions with the 2018 WDT training camp candidates. The selected final candidates will participate in a training camp beginning on September 5th with the final selection of the 2018-19 Warriors Dance Team members on September 20, 2018. Training camp rehearsal times will be on Monday’s (7:30-10:30pm), Wednesday’s (7:30-10:30pm) and Thursday’s (8:30-11:00pm)

Where will the preliminary auditions on August 25, 2018 be conducted?

ULTIMATE FIELDHOUSE
2675 Mitchell Drive
Walnute Creek, CA 94598
*Auditions are closed to the public

What should I wear to auditions?

• Two piece attire (half top with briefs or boy cut shorts)
• Skin tone nylons
• Non-marking shoes (Jazz, dance sneakers, athletic shoes)
• Hair must be worn down; Full hair and make-up strongly encouraged
• Cover all visible tattoos
• Minimal jewelry

What should I bring to prelims?

• Application (Online or Download), 5×7 head shot (non-returnable)
• Water and snacks
• Hair and make-up supplies

What can I do to prepare for auditions?

Warriors Dance Team prep classes are not mandatory but recommended as an excellent way to hone your dance skills and learn what it takes to be a GSW Dance Team member! Each workshop costs $30.00 and space is limited.

The 120-minute session includes:

• Warm-up
• Warriors Dance Team choreography style
• Audition advice and tips
• Q&A with Warriors Dance Team Director, Sabrina Ellison and/or Assistant coaches Angela Jarvis or Tarah Naismith
• Attire: workout/dance attire and non-marking shoes

Prep Class Parking Options:

• Renaissance Valet Parking: $5/hour
• Street Parking on Jones St.
• Bart Parking at the Pleasant Hill Station off Treat Blvd across the street from Renaissance Club Sport Walnut Creek

For more information, please send an e-mail to danceteamauditions@warriors.com