2022 NFL Carolina Panthers TopCats Cheerleaders Auditions Info
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Auditions are fast approaching! I'm sure you're excited to become part of an NFL pro cheerleading/dance team. Is it the Carolina Panthers TopCats 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 the Carolina Panthers TopCats’ 2022 audition dates:
- The preliminary audition round will be a video submission with a 5 pm, March 1, 2022 (Tuesday), deadline.
- Candidates who will advance to the semifinal rounds are required to attend the in-person semi final rehearsals on the dates of March 18 - 19, 2022 (Friday and Saturday).
- The in-person semifinal round of the audition will be held on March 20, 2022 (Sunday).
- Candidates who make it past the semifinal rounds will advance to the business interviews for the finals. The interviews will be held via video conference from March 21 to 24, 2022 (Monday to Thursday).
- There will be mandatory in-person rehearsals for the final audition rounds on March 25 and 26, 2022 (Friday and Saturday).
- The final audition rounds will be held in-person on March 27, 2022 (Monday).
Other audition details:
- Once your online registration is submitted, you will receive a follow-up email containing a link to the choreography you’ll need to practice, video submission requirements, and other details for delivery.
- The semifinal rehearsals, semifinal round, final rehearsals, and final round will all be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Additional details regarding the check-in time and venues will be provided by the TopCats management as candidates advance through the rounds.
- You must have a reliable means of transportation if you live outside the city of Charlotte to avoid being late when attending in-person events. Better yet, secure a means of safe lodging within the Charlotte area from March 18 to 27, 2022.
- All the audition events will be closed to the general public.
For more audition details of the Carolina TopCats Cheerleaders, please visit this link.
Qualifications and What the Judges Look for
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Interested aspirants must submit their complete online application through this link to qualify for the auditions.
- All candidates, including TopCats veterans, are required to submit a video of them performing the choreography given after passing their online application.
- Age: you must be 21 years old by March 1, 2022.
Judging Criteria
The judging criteria of the audition rounds haven’t been specified by the TopCats management. However, expect that they will evaluate your techniques, performance accuracy, and stamina as a dancer. The better and more experienced you are, the higher your chances will be of making the squad.
For more details regarding the qualifications and requirements for becoming a Carolina Panthers TopCats Cheerleader, visit this link.
Audition Attire
Like the audition judging criteria, the TopCats management didn’t release any details for the appropriate audition attire. We recommend following the general rules of appropriate audition appearances: Only have one pair of earrings and cover tattoos that cannot be concealed by clothing.
If you need good pro cheer audition outfit ideas, you can get inspiration by clicking this link, visiting the TopCats’ Instagram page, or wearing sports apparel with the TopCats’ color themes of silver, black, and sky blue.
Prep Classes
Image source: Carolina Panthers TopCats Official Instagram
A prep clinic by the TopCats will be available to help you get the idea of what it takes to be a pro cheerleader. You’ll receive insight into the routines and dance techniques taught by the 2021 squad captains and coach of the TopCats. There will also be a Q&A segment that’s focused on the auditions. Registration and additional details regarding the audition preparation classes are found here.
About the Carolina Panthers TopCats Cheerleaders
Image source: Carolina Panthers TopCats Official Instagram
The TopCats cheerleading squad is one of the NFL dance groups that accept men into their ranks. However, it’s still a team dominated by women. Every year, thirty candidates are selected to cheer for the Carolina Panthers’ home games in the Bank of America Stadium. When there aren’t many upcoming home games, the TopCats engage in activities that give back to the Charlotte community and go on tours to visit overseas troops.
Meet the 2021 TopCats cheerleading squad right here!
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