REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years old by May 11, 2010
- Must be able to attend all cheerleader rehearsals for the entire season.
- If selected, must live in or relocate to South Florida and have means of transportation.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Preliminary & Semi-Final Auditions will be held at Dolphin Stadium on Saturday, April 24th 2010
- Registration begins promptly at 9:30 am. Competition begins at 10:00 am.
- Applications will be accepted now through registration on April 24th, 2010 at 9:30 am.
- To pre-register, please CLICK HERE and fill out the online registration. You must then email a photo of yourself to: auditions@dolphins.nfl.com. Photo can be full length or head shot.
- Pre-Registered applicants arriving by 9:30 am will receive the first contestant numbers. Pre-registered applicants must present a photo ID to receive their contestant number.
- Applicants not pre-registered need to bring a completed application form and photo to registration on the day of auditions. Blank application forms will be available at registration.
- This portion of the audition process is CLOSED to the public.
- It will be a long day, so please bring your own snacks and drinks.
- Mirrors, restrooms and outlets will be available for your convenience and use.
For Audition Questions email: cheerleaders@dolphins.nfl.com
WHAT TO WEAR
- Crop/half top with trunks (bathing suit style bottoms or boy short)
- Nude/flesh colored tights or panty hose
- Dance shoes (sneakers, jazz shoes, character shoes, etc.).
- No dance pants, warm-ups or shorts.
- Wear your hair in a fashion that compliments your features and does not hide your face. This is not a typical dance audition, THINK GLAMOROUS!
- The judges will rate you on poise, smile, personality, energy, figure and dance ability.
OVERVIEW OF THE AUDITION PHASES
Saturday, April 24th 2010 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am (times are approximate)
Contestants will receive a competition number and perform freestyle dance in groups of 5 to music we will provide (Top 40 music). After all contestants have auditioned the judges will retire to make their decisions. At approximately 12:00pm call backs for the Semi-Final Phase will be posted outside the admittance gate. Those selected will re-enter the stadium at this time.
*All contestants who received a "Free Pass" at the Prep Classes must arrive by 11:00 am to register for the Semi-Final Phase.
Saturday, April 24th 2010 from 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Contestants must bring their Preliminary contestant number or their "Free Pass" to re-register for the Semi-Final Phase. After registration is complete, the Cheerleader Choreographer will teach a dance combination & kick line by groups of 20. Immediately following the teaching portion, you will perform the dance combination and kick line in groups of 5. Upon completion of the dance section, the judges will retire to make decisions and return shortly for the announcement of those selected to advance to the next phase. Those selected will stay for a brief meeting to discuss the final phases of the Audition process: Interviews, Clinics and Performance.
(only for candidates selected at Semi-Finals)
Tuesday or Wednesday, April 27 or 28 @ Miami Dolphins Training Facility in Cheerleader Studio 5:30pm-8:30 pm — You will sign up for a specific interview time slot on one of the above dates.
(there are 4 clinics you will be required to attend - only for candidates selected at Semi-Finals)
Thursday, April 29 @ Miami Dolphins Training Facility in Cheerleader Studio
7:00pm-10:00pm – Clinic 1
Tuesday, May 4 @ Miami Dolphins Training Facility in Cheerleader Studio
7:00pm-10:00pm – Clinic 2
Wednesday, May 5 @ Miami Dolphins Training Facility in Cheerleader Studio
7:00pm–10:00pm — Clinic 3
Thursday, May 6 @ Miami Dolphins Training Facility in Cheerleader Studio
7:00pm–10:00pm — Clinic 4
Saturday, May 8th, 2010 from 9:00 am–3:00 pm at Aventura Mall
(Individual Talent Presentation & Group Performance - only for candidates selected at Semi-Finals)
Open to the Public — The final phase of the auditions will take place in a public location in front of an audience.