Oklahoma City Thunder Girls Auditions
THUNDER GIRLS
Preliminary Auditions: Saturday, July 20
DATE:
Saturday, July 20
Check-in begins at 12:00 p.m. You MUST pre-register on-line (form-below) prior to audition day. On-line payment of $30 required at time of registration.
Walk-up registrations WILL NOT be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS
Auditions begin at 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Thunder ION Edmond
14701 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Edmond, OK
The July 20 audition is NOT open to the public for viewing.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
After checking in and pictures, you will be led through stretching and warmups, followed by basic across the floor technique. You will learn a short pom routine to audition in group immediately after. You will be taught a hip-hop style routine to be auditioned in groups immediately after. We will select our semi-finalists from these auditions.
Semifinalist Auditions: Monday, July 22 – 6pm – 9pm
Stretching and warmups followed by across the floor technique. Add on to hip hop routine and audition entire routine immediately after. Learn first half a jazz style routine to be auditioned in groups after. Finalists will be chosen from these auditions. Finalist will be provided a uniform sports bra. You must provide your own black dance shorts.
Final Auditions: Tuesday, July 23 – Thursday, July 25
Tuesday, July 23 – Thursday, July 25
Arrive in “game day” hair and makeup, in finalist uniform. You will go through a social interview session, green screen dance video sessions, and photo sessions. Please bring warmups or sweats to wear over uniform during your social session. Review and add on to jazz routine.
Wednesday, July 24 | 6:30pm
Team bootcamp at FitCamp 180. Hair should be worn in a neat ponytail, no makeup required. Team activity. Written test. Stretching and warmups followed by across the floor technique. Time to show individual advances dance skills and/or any gymnastics skills. These skills are not required. Here music for final audition freestyle.
Thursday, July 25 | 6pm
Stretching, followed by final audition of full jazz routine. Choreographed or freestyle solo to music provided. Friday, July 26, 5pm 2019 -2020 Thunder Girls will be announced at okcthunder.com/thundergirls.
What do we look for in a Thunder Girl?
- Technical, talented dancer and performer
- Ability to pick up dance choreography quickly
- Strong teamwork skills
- A professional and well-spoken ambassador for the Thunder organiation
- Consistent, positive attitude
- Energetic and hard-working
- Physically fit and uphold personal appearance
- Must be at least 18 years old by July 26, 2019. No exceptions.
What should I bring to the audition?
- Water and snacks
- Hair supplies, makeup supplies and a towel
What should I wear to auditions?
- Two-piece attire (half top with briefs, dance shorts or dance skirt)
- Skin-colored nylons or tights
- Non-marking shoes (jazz shoes, dance sneakers, athletic shoes)
- Hair must be worn down; full hair and makeup
- Tattoos must be completely covered with makeup or clothing
- Stud earrings only; no other jewelry is allowed except for engagement/wedding rings
What should I do to prepare for auditions?
- Thunder Girls prep classes are not mandatory, but they are highly recommended as an excellent way to touch up on your dance skills and learn what it takes to be a Thunder Girl!
Click here for more information or to register for auditions.
