How To Audition For The 2017 NFL Atlanta Falcons Cheerleading & Dance Team
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Are you ready to dance side by side with the Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders? Here, you will find a summary of the requirements and important dates for the team's tryouts this year.
Read on...
Team Info
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The Atlanta Falcons Cheerleading & Dance Team is the official cheerleading squad of the Atlanta Falcons football team. In 2016, the team had 28 members. Becoming a member of the Falcons cheerleaders will be a fun and memorable experience. You get to perform at all home games, attend rehearsals, and participate in community events and public appearances. For this year's audition, the team will be looking for women who have an experience in dance and cheer, and are willing to give their best!
Think you've got what it takes to be a member of the Falcons cheerleaders? Check out their 2017 audition details below.
2017 Tryouts
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Complete information about the tryouts and access to online registration can be found here: 2017 Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader Auditions
To be able to register for the 2017 tryouts, applicants must be 18 years old by June 6, 2017, or older. There is no maximum age limit. The age range for last year's cheerleaders was between 19 and 36 years old. Having a part-time or full-time job or being a college student is also a requirement. Full-time moms can join. Remember that being a Falcons cheerleader is not a full-time paying job.
There are no specific height and weight requirements. However, candidates should be physically fit.
Please note that the online application you complete should be printed out and brought on the audition day which will be on April 2, 2017. Please bring $35 for your application fee, a photo of you, and a resume. The resume is optional. This will give the team more information about you and will be useful during the interview process.
Current cheerleaders should audition every year if they want to make the team. However, they can skip the preliminary round but must compete during the finals.
If you make the team, you will commit to attending 2-3 practices per week during evenings in preparation for the 2017 season. Practices will be held at Windy Hill Athletic Club, The Georgia Dome, or in the Greater Atlanta vicinity. If you cannot make this commitment, please do not consider auditioning.
Audition Schedule & Details
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The 2017 Atlanta Falcons cheerleader auditions consist of two rounds: The preliminary round and final round.
Preliminary Round
- Date: April 2, 2017 (Sunday)
- Time: Registration time will be from 7:45 AM until 9:30 AM. Auditions will start at exactly 9:30 AM.
- Location: Georgia International Convention Center
- 2 cuts will be made during this round. Names of those who will proceed to the final round will be announced after the second cut.
- Be prepared to stay the entire day. Bring your own food and drinks.
Interview and Boot Camp
- Date: April 3, 2017 (Monday)
- A 15-minute interview will be done in the morning while a dance/fitness boot camp will take place in the evening.
Final Round
- Date: April 5, 2017 (Wednesday)
- Time: Registration will start at 5:30 PM. Final auditions will begin at 6:30 PM.
What Will You Wear?
- A two-piece leotard (bra top and dance trunks)
- Skin-tone/matte tights and tennis or dance shoes (color of your choice)
- No dance pants allowed
How Will You Be Judged?
You will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Appearance
- Showmanship
- Dance/cheer ability
- Physical fitness
How Can You Prepare For The Cheer Tryouts?
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The Atlanta Falcons cheerleading team is currently holding their official prep classes to prepare candidates for the auditions. Participants are taught dance combinations and given a background of the program. You can still register for the April 1, 2017 class which will be held at Midtown from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Please visit this page to register for the prep class: 2017 Audition Prep Classes
To better prepare for the tryouts, you can sign-up for our POM FIT™ GAMEDAY1 series. These are full body workout and dance classes to help you build stamina and flexibility and get the cheerleader body you want.
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