RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
• Schedule and coordinate all performance team auditions and workshops. Includes assisting with marketing efforts, leading recruiting efforts, choreographing audition dance routines and conducting interviews.
• Responsible for executing the Houston Rockets’ creative vision and ensuring the teams adhere to organizational standards.
• Responsible for all performance teams’ paperwork – new hire, payroll, etc.
• Maintain budgets for performance teams.
• Maintain files for revenue-generating performance events (camps and clinics).
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities for assigned staff in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing issues and solving problems and regularly communicating with staff.
• Choreograph routines performed at home games throughout the Rockets season as well as special events; teach routines to ensure all team members are prepared to meet performance expectations.
• Schedule, organize, conduct and manage rehearsals; ensure all team members are adequately prepared to perform.
• Provide design, order, organize and maintain uniforms for all performance teams.
• Design photo shoots and print items process for each team.
• Direct performers at all home games, rehearsals and special events.
• Attend all games, clinics, camps, etc. and monitor quality of performances.
• Maintain the professionalism of the performance teams by monitoring hair, make-up, physical fitness and on and off the court behavior.
• Establish all sponsor-able items for performers (i.e. stylists, gym memberships, skin care, teeth whitening, tanning, etc.).
• Coordinate performance teams promotional appearances on a regular basis; communicates team appearance dates, times, etc. to all team members.
• Assist in generating new ideas for performance teams. This includes new music, choreography, theme performances, etc.
• Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus and Teamwork.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum three years of professional dance team experience.
• High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
• Skill in the creation and execution of dance routines for public performances.
• Must have a strong knowledge of several dance styles.
• Strong live entertainment background.
• Has to be able to balance a corporate structure and creative entertainment world.
• Needs to be able to work well with others in a team oriented environment.
• Must be able to lead and motivate dancers.
• Needs to be able to quickly assemble performances in any space.
• Must be able to read audiences and adjust performances accordingly.
• Flexibility with an often-evolving schedule of events, appearances, games, etc.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent administrative and time management skills.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work effectively in a high pressure environment.
• Familiar with today’s trends in music and fashion.
• Excel at motivating performers and leading by example.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.
• The vision requirement includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Nature of position requires physical mobility and the ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Must have ability to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed.
Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:
1. Can you provide us with a demo reel?
Miss D.C. USA is packing her bags and getting ready to head to Las Vegas for the 61st annual Miss USA competition. But, before she gets on that plane, she stopped to chat with ABC7’s Steve Chenevey.
Monique Thompkins is also the first Redskins cheerleader to win Miss D.C. USA.
Like the Dolphins, these auditions are going to be featured in multiple posts.
Flight Crew Auditions began on April 21st when close to 300 women from the tri-state area and beyond (Florida, California, Washington, Japan) converged on the Lexus Club Level of Met Life Stadium.
Hopefuls had a quick chacne to introduce themselves to the judges, and then ninety seconds to freestyle.
Riley's a former Buffalo Jill and just earned her Masters in Accounting.
Guest Judge Jennifer. Jennifer was one of the original Flag Girls, A four-year Flight Crew VeteSelf-described "Insurance Geek" Amanda is a graduate of the University of Delaware and the only candidate who auditioned in boots.
Flight Crew Vet Amanda was the DJ for the first round. She said when you are out on the floor free-styling, it's the longest 90 seconds of your life.
Yes, freestyling meant anything goes!
Alica is a former Washington Wizards Girl
Guest Judge Jennifer. Jennifer was one of the original Flag Girls, A four-year Flight Crew Veteran and the cover model for the squad's 2011 Calendar
The Detroit Pistons are looking for dancers with the “total package.” We are looking for dancers who are positive, talented, energetic and have great personalities.
Location:
The Palace of Auburn Hills
6 Championship Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Registration begins at 8:00 AM
Auditions start at 9:00 AM
*All participants must be 18 years or older by October 1, 2012
Initial Audition Saturday July 28th
Semi Finals Sunday 29th
DPD Boot Camp July 31 & August 2nd
Judges will be looking for the following criteria for Detroit Pistons Dancers
Dance Ability
Physical Appearance
Personality
Self-confidence
Energy
Poise
Team Player
Knowledge of Pistons and basketball
Get paid to do what you love (rehearsals, games and appearances are paid) You will not only dance the Pistons basketball games you will a get a chance to perform with award winning artists during our incredible halftime shows. Last season’s halftime shows included: Taio Cruz, Tpain, Flo Rida, Travie McCoy,Jay Sean, Temptations, Gladys Night, Dougie Fresh, Rose Royce, Robyn S, Salt & Pepa, Mc Hammer, Black Sheep , Bell Biv Devo, 112 and many more.
[Complete Audition Information Including online Registration]
The Houston Dynamo opened their new stadium and reader Scott was there and shares some of his photos of the 2012 Houston Dynamo Girls.
From ArenaFootball.com:
For ArenaBowl XXV, welcome back the NET10 Dream Team! We’ve narrowed it down to two dancers from each team, and now we need your help to select the final dancers. The dancer from each team with the most votes will become a member of this year’s NET10 Dream Team. Come back every day and vote to ensure your favorite dancer becomes a part of the 2012 NET10 Dream Team! Voting ends Friday, June 15th at noon ET.
Last Saturday night, the Soul lost to the Milwaukee Mustangs in a disappointing, one-point heartbreaker. On the other hand the Soulmates are an entirely different kind of heartbreaker.
In the facemask of the big inflatable helmet.
AJ's line
Antoinette leaps
Brianna dancing in the corner
Kristan's line
Soul Squad on the concourse
Post-game with Tiffany and Diana
Melanie and Morgan on promo duty.
Auditions for the Brooklyn Nets all new dance team will be held on June 2nd at the Long Island University Brooklyn Campus. Audition prep classes kick off this Thursday, April 26 at Crunch Fitness in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. (The auditions will be much more involved than in the past; check back for more details on the new process.)
OPEN CALL AUDITION – SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 12:00 P.M.
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.
Long Island University Brooklyn Campus
Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center
161 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Dancers must be 18 or older and have at least 8 years of technical dance training. Tumbling skills are a plus, but not required.
Wear fitted attire and non-marking sneakers or dance shoes.
Arrive in performance ready hair and makeup.
Select dancers from the open call will be invited to attend callbacks on Sunday, June 3. Finalists must be available the evenings of June 5, 6, and 7.
WANT AN EDGE? SIGN UP FOR A PREP CLASS!
NETS DANCER BROOKLYN INTENSIVE
Thursdays from April 26 through May 31, 8:15-10:15 p.m.
Crunch Fitness Fort Greene
691 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Learn a different NETS Dancer routine at each session.
Learn first-round audition choreography.
Receive audition tips from the NETS Dancer Coach and team captains.
Open to intermediate and advanced level dancers ages 18 and older.
$35 per session; $30 per session with the purchase of 3 or more.
Those who purchase all 6 sessions will receive an automatic pass through the first-round of auditions.
Visit http://shop.letsgonets.net or call 201-635-3147 to sign up today!
[Video of the Nets Dancers Alumni Final NJ Performance]
Pro Bowl Dan is always on the move. After the Carolina Panther Draft party he made his way to Landover, MD for the Redskins Draft Party on the 28th. He shared a few photos of the Redskins Cheerleaders with us.
