2021 NFL Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders Auditions Info
Image source: Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders Instagram
Auditions are fast approaching! I'm sure you're excited to become part of an NFL pro cheerleading/dance team. Is it the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders? Because they've already released this year's audition details. Here's what you need to know about the auditions and getting yourself prepared!
Audition Rounds and Other Details
Here are their 2021 audition dates:
- The preliminary audition date, time, and location have not been specified yet. But expect it to be given to you sometime around June 14, 2021, and onward after you have submitted your application.
- There will be 3 audition rounds: Preliminary, semi-final, and final auditions.
- The preliminary auditions will be done virtually so it’s best to prepare yourself by setting up a place to dance and securing a good camera.
- Additional details will be provided once you have submitted your application.
Please see the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders webpage for more details and how to register.
Qualifications and What the Judges Look For
Qualifications and requirements:
- You must be 18-years-old or older by June 5, 2021. Provide your proof of age.
- You must be a high school graduate or have a General Education Development (G.E.D.) test result by June 15, 2021.
- It’s highly recommended to prepare a dance or cheerleading resume for the auditions as this will help judges during the interview process.
- You must be a college student, have a part-time job, or a full-time job.
- Copies of your current headshot. They don’t need to be professionally taken.
- A $35.00 application fee.
- Applications must be submitted before June 14, 2021.
- You must have the time to participate in charity events, sponsorships, and other Atlanta Falcons appearances throughout the pre-season and regular season.
- You must prepare two eight counts of straight kicks to the front and should be separate from your solo improv/freestyle dance showcase. This will either be done through a submitted video or in front of the judges.
- You must perform a 45-second solo improv/freestyle dance video to the music of your choice.
- You must wear a glamorous hairstyle and makeup on your videos and the audition day. It’s highly recommended not to wear heavy cosmetics.
- You must submit your clothing size and mailing address along with your preliminary audition video.
Judging Criteria
- You must be well-groomed.
- You must display a high level of showmanship.
- You must show a developed ability for dancing and cheerleading.
- You must audition in a fit shape.
There is no maximum age or height requirement. What matters is you look fit.
Audition Attire and What to Bring
- On the preliminary and semifinal rounds, you should wear a two-piece leotard and skin-tone/matte tights. You can also wear a sports bra top and black dance shorts.
- The attire to wear on the final round is to be announced to auditionees who have made it past the semifinals.
- You will need to wear professional or business attire on the business interview portion.
- For the final performance, the team will issue the tops. Finalists are required to provide their own bottoms. Then, you must take a photo of your upper body while wearing your final performance top for submission and reference.
Prep Classes
Image source: Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders Instagram
Attending virtual dance and audition prep classes is highly recommended. This will help you create a choreography that represents the dancing style of the Falcons Cheerleaders squad. You can also learn the preferred makeup style of the team which could help you win the favor of the judges.
There will be 3 virtual dance prep classes at $25 per class. They will be held on March 9, April 13, and 24, 2021. There will also be two audition prep classes that will be held on May 11 and June 6, 2021. The classes will cost $45 each.
Click this link for more details and registration.
About the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders
Image source: Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders Instagram
The Falcons Cheerleaders is a pro cheer squad that performs during the home games at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. All cheerleaders are required to perform at all 10 home games which consist of 2 pre-season and 8 regular-season games.
They don’t travel to regular-season away games but are often invited to attend the Super Bowl and various exhibition games the Atlanta Falcons may play in. Paid and charity appearances are also part of a Falcons Cheerleaders duty.
Meet the 2020 cheerleading squad right here!
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