How To Audition For The 2017 NBA Orlando Magic Dance Team
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Are you ready to dance side by side with the NBA Orlando Magic dancers? Here, you will find a summary of the requirements and important dates for the team's tryouts this year.
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Team Info
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The Orlando Magic dancers are among the best performers in the NBA league. In 2016, the squad had 20 members. These enthusiastic and energetic women dance at all home games in front of over 18,000 fans, enjoy travel opportunities abroad, take professional makeup lessons, get trained by athletic trainers, and more. If you become part of this great team, you'll experience a lot of opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Most of all, you'll make lifelong friends!
2017 Tryouts
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Complete information about the tryouts and access to online registration can be found here: 2017 Orlando Magic Dancer Auditions
To qualify as a candidate, all ladies need to be at least 18 years old. There is no maximum age limit. Current squad members' ages range between 19 to 31 years old. In terms of dance ability, you should be able to have experience in dance styles such as jazz and hip-hop. Tumbling skills are a bonus but not a requirement. The audition process may last an entire day so you need to be prepared to extend your time.
If you make the team, you need to commit to attending all rehearsals, home games, charity, events, public appearances, and other Magic Dancers' activities. Have a flexible schedule. If you cannot commit, then do not audition. For practice rehearsals, Magic dancers rehearse 2-3 nights in a week, from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays). Additional rehearsals may take place whenever needed. Pre-game rehearsals will also take place during game nights.
Remember that being a Magic Dancer is a part-time job. The hours you work will vary. You will be paid per game, per rehearsal, and per appearance. You can have a professional full-time job as long as you are available for all Magic Dancer activities.
Audition Process:
First Round: Saturday, July 22, 2017
- Time: Registration will begin at 9:00 AM and audition at 10:00 AM. Be prepared to stay until 8:00 PM.
- Venue: Magic Gym at RDV Sportsplex (8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando, 32810 – 407-916-2442)
- What to bring: Snacks, water bottle, towel, and personal items
- You do not need to prepare your own dance routine for this round.
- 2-3 eliminations will occur
- 30 finalists will proceed to the Finalist Interviews. Date - TBA
- You will be judged based on the following criteria: appearance, fitness, dance ability, style, strength and completion of movement, energy, projection, and potential
Finalist Interviews (By appointment, Date TBA)
- You will be interviewed by team representatives. The purpose of the interviews is for the team to know more about you and your readiness to commit to the team.
- The interview will last 10 - 15 minutes.
- Please wear business casual attire.
- You will be judged based on the following criteria: speaking ability, energy, presence, maturity, ability to commit to the job, and over-all impression.
Finalist Boot Camp (Date TBA)
- Dance classes will be conducted by guest choreographers. The focus will be on jazz and hip-hop.
- Intense fitness training classes and fitness assessments will be held.
Final Audition (Date TBA)
- You will perform the audition routine for the judges.
- This final stage will be streamed live on orlandomagic.com for everyone to see.
- As the event ends, the final Orlando Magic Dancers will be announced.
What Will You Wear To The Auditions?
- Dance or athletic half-top (stomach must be showing)
- Hot pants, dance trunks, or shorts (no full or capri length pants)
- Dance sneakers, tennis shoes, or jazz shoes with non-marking soles
- Flesh tone hose, tights, or fishnets
- Performance ready hair and make-up
Pre-Audition Classes Will Be Announced Soon!
Dates and registration will be displayed soon on http://www.nba.com/magic/magic-dancer-auditions#about.
We also offer full body workout and dance classes you can enjoy at the comfort of your own home. This series of classes is designed to help you build stamina and achieve confidence for the tryouts. Enroll in our POM FIT™ GAMEDAY1 series.
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