Ultimate Cheerleaders

Audition to become a Cheerleader for the 6X Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots

• Make public appearances throughout New England in support of our communities’ charitable organizations and local businesses
• Perform for fans during nationally televised games
• Participate in photo shoots and experience potential travel opportunities

Two (2) Opportunities:

PATRIOTS CHEERLEADERS DANCE TEAM
BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR THE PATRIOTS ORGANIZATION AND PERFORMING SQUAD MEMBER

The Patriots Cheerleaders Dance Team is required to attend a minimum of 2 rehearsals per week. They perform at Patriots home games, as well as participate in public appearances and in photo shoots. Each candidate must be at least 18 years of age and be a high school graduate or have a GED by 3/26/2022 to participate. There is no age limit or height requirement.

The process:

1. Complete an online application.
2. Complete the Dance Team registration below.
3. Submit your audition package materials. See details for audition package requirements below. Once registered, you will receive an email with a link to submit your package materials.

Dance Team Audition Package Requirements:

• Resume
• 1 color headshot photo
• 1, 45 second solo improv/freestyle video performance to music of your choice

PROMOTIONAL CHEERLEADERS
BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR THE PATRIOTS ORGANIZATION

As part of our commitment to the community and our team partners, public and game day appearances are an important responsibility and we have assembled an elite squad for promotional appearances and event participation. Promotional Cheerleaders are non-performing squad members specifically chosen for their specialization in, and availability for, public and game day appearances, and like the Dance Team, they participate in photo shoots as well. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and must be a high school graduate or have a GED by 3/26/2022 to participate. There is no age limit or height requirement. Promotional Cheerleaders will be asked to attend some meetings with advanced notice. They are not required to participate in the dance portion of auditions.

The process:

1. Complete an online application.
2. Complete the Promotional Cheerleaders registration below
3. Submit your audition package materials. See details for audition package requirements below. Once registered, you will receive an email with a link to submit your package materials.

Audition Package Requirements:

• 3 photos in color
  • At least 1 full length photo and 1 headshot
  • 1 photo should not have photo retouching
  • Photos can reflect any outfit (casual, business, formal, fitness)
• Resume

Additional Details for Dance Team & Promotional Cheerleader Audition Package Submissions:

• Wear neat workout attire and sneakers or dance shoes (Dance Team Video Submissions only)
• Hair and make-up: “glamour” vs. “sporty”
• You do not need to cover tattoos or remove piercings for the audition process, however, should you be selected for the Patriots Cheerleading squad, only tattoos that can be concealed by the uniform or makeup are permissible and one pair of post earrings are allowed.
• All three (3) steps must be completed and submitted by 11:59 PM on 2/25/2022  in order to have your submission considered.

INTEREST IN BOTH DANCE AND PROMOTIONAL TEAMS:
If you are interested in both the dance and promotional cheerleader opportunities, you are welcome to apply for both positions (a separate registration must be done for each position) . In the event that you are selected to advance, you would need to choose the opportunity you would like to pursue.

Callbacks: Those not advancing through the first round of auditions will not receive a callback for either the dance or promotional cheerleader position. AUDITION PROCESS
All candidates will be notified via email if they have been selected to advance to Semi-Final Virtual Auditions by 3/3/22. 

Advancing candidates will be given further instructions. Candidates who advance beyond Semi-Final Virtual Auditions should expect to attend an in-person rehearsal on Tuesday evening, March 22 and in-person Final Auditions on Saturday, March 26 at Gillette Stadium.   Please note all dates are subject to change.

We recommend all candidates check their junk email for messages and add cheerleaders@patriots.com to their safe sender list.

No refunds. All sales are final. Please email cheerleaders@patriots.com with questions or concerns.