How To Audition For The 2017 NFL Minnesota Vikings Cheerleading & Dance Team
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Are you ready to dance side by side with the gorgeous Minnesota Vikings 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 Minnesota Vikings Cheerleading & Dance Team is the official cheerleading squad of the Minnesota Vikings football team. In 2016, this cheer team had 42 members. These ladies do not only perform at home games, they also travel across the globe to meet fans and visit military bases to offer support. Because a lot of women audition to be a Vikings cheerleader, the team has both Dancer and Ambassador positions. So it doesn't matter whether you're a dancer or not for as long as you're a great role model and can confidently represent the sports team.
Think you've got what it takes to be a Vikings cheerleader? 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: MVC Dancers & MVC Ambassadors Auditions
As mentioned earlier, there are two available roles you can choose from to be a Vikings cheerleader. You can either be an MVC Dancer or MVC Ambassador. These roles are equally important and give interested applicants a greater chance at professional cheerleading.
The main difference between MVC Dancers and MVC Ambassadors is that the dancers are to focus on dance and cheer performances on game days while the ambassadors are to focus on connecting and engaging with the Minnesota Vikings fans.
Below are the requirements for each position:
MVC Dancer Position
Basic Requirements:
- You need to be a high school graduate by June 2017 and at least 18 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
- There are no weight or height requirements but you need to be healthy and to look proportioned in the MVC uniform.
- There is no need for you to have a cheer or dance experience. However, a lot of candidates have performance experiences.
- Yes, it's fine if you have a tattoo or piercing but they need to be covered or removed throughout the season.
How can you prepare if you want to become an MVC Dancer?
- Join local dance classes. You can also attend the MVC prep classes so you can get training on the squad's dance style.
- Join workout classes or watch workout videos at home. To get started, 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.
- Check their team information on their website: http://www.vikings.com/cheerleaders/index.html
- You can also follow the MVC's social media pages.
MVC Ambassador Position
Basic Requirements:
- You need to be a high school graduate by June 2017 and at least 18 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
- There are no weight or height requirements but you need be healthy and to look proportioned in the MVC uniform.
- There is no need for you to have a cheer or dance experience. However, a lot of candidates have performance experiences.
- Yes, it's fine if you have a tattoo or piercing but they need to be covered or removed throughout the season.
How can you prepare if you want to become an MVC Ambassador?
- Attend the MVC prep classes so you can get tips and advice on being an ambassador.
- Check their team information on their website: http://www.vikings.com/cheerleaders/index.html
- You can also follow the MVC's social media pages.
Open Auditions Schedule
Both positions (MVC Dancer and MVC Ambassador) have the same tryouts schedule. Below are the details:
- Date: Sunday, April 2, 2017
- Time: 9:00 AM call time. Be prepared for a long day.
- Venue: Winter Park – 9520 Viking Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Again, be prepared for a long day of tryouts. Bring with you a lunch or snack. Other required items to bring are found on the squad's FAQ section: MVC Dancer FAQ/MVC Ambassador FAQ
What Will You Wear To The Auditions?
- Crop top and hot pants or trunks in Vikings colors/any color attire.
- Dance shoes and skin tone tights (non-shimmer) are suggested, but not required.
- Warm up jacket/pants to wear in between audition segments.
Prep Classes To Help You Get Ready
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The Minnesota Vikings cheer squad has made for you a series of optional prep classes to help you prepare well for the upcoming tryouts. These classes will be held on March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM.
Things to be tackled during the prep classes:
- Football knowledge
- Audition preparation tips
- Public speaking tips
- Interview tips
...And more!!!
More information about the prep classes can be found here: 2017 MVC Prep Classes
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