2021 NFL Houston Texans Cheerleaders Auditions Info

Image source: Houston Texans 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 Houston Texans 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:

  • There is no clear 2021 audition date yet as it has not yet been mentioned on the Texans Cheerleaders page. However, you will know about the additional details once you have registered for the squad’s waitlist.
  • After registering, expect to receive a message from the Texans Cheerleaders team manager. Check your email, calls, or SMS daily.
  • You can also wait for updates regarding the tryouts by downloading the Houston Texans Calendar through this link.
  • The tryouts may be held virtually or not. It’s best that you should prepare for both.

Please click on this Houston Texans Cheerleaders auditions page for more details.

Qualifications and What the Judges Look For

Qualifications and requirements:

  • You must be 18-years-old or older by the time the auditions/tryouts begin.
  • It wasn’t mentioned on the page but the Houston Texans Cheerleaders might require you to have a part-time, full-time job, or be a college student just like other NFL pro cheer squads do.
  • The NFL Houston Texans Cheerleaders squad doesn’t say anything about height or weight requirements. However, we do advise you to train your body to be fit and athletic for the auditions.
  • For those who have experience as a professional dancer, preparing your dancer’s resume would be a great help. Refer to this audition checklist as well.

Judging Criteria

  • As all NFL pro cheer teams set their judging criteria, the Texans Cheerleaders judges will follow suit by looking for candidates with high levels of dance skills.
  • You must be flexible.
  • You must be able to perform high kicks, high jumps, splits, tumbles, and other types of pro cheer stunts.
  • You must be good or adept in arena dancing, jazz dance, and hip hop.
  • You must be a fast learner when taught new routines.

Audition Attire

Judging from the photos of the 2020 Texans Cheerleaders virtual auditions, the judges might require you to wear light makeup, two-piece dancing outfits, sports bras, dance shorts, and rubber shoes during the tryouts.

Prep Classes

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Prep classes for the Texans Cheerleaders will be held virtually. There will be 3 classes and will be taught by Coach Casey Potter. The first will be held on April 24, 2021, Saturday. The second and third will be on May 8 and 23, 2021, Saturday and Sunday.

We highly recommend you attend all of these classes. This will give you the opportunity to ask additional questions about the tryouts and what it takes to be a Texans Cheerleader after each class. Register by clicking the link here.

About the Houston Texans Cheerleaders

Image source: Houston Texans Cheerleaders Instagram

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders or HTC as they call themselves perform at all home games of the NFL Houston Texans in the NRG Stadium. It is an all-women squad composed of 30 dancers. The team is highly involved in the community activities within the Houston area and sometimes goes overseas to cheer for the brave troops of the United States.

Meet the 2020 Houston Texans cheerleading squad right here!


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