| 1. Who can audition? You may audition if: - If you are a full time (12 credits) FIU Student from any of the campuses - If you have been accepted to attend beginning Summer or Fall 2008* * (High school seniors may audition as long as you have been accepted into the university.* *)* *PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE REQUIRED - If you have health insurance. ** Will need a copy of insurance card. - You are willing to give 110% dedication to the team. 2. Can I pre-register for auditions? yes. Please see link below or click here to fill out registration form. 3. Do I need to pre-register? No , you may also bring your completed form to auditions with you. However, pre-registering expedites your registration process when you get there. It is much easier to do it ahead of time. It is strongly recommended. 4. Do you offer an audition clinic? not for summer auditions 5. What do I need to bring on audition day? You need to bring your $ 5.00 cash audition fee, your completed registration form (unless you are pre-registered), a copy of your acceptance letter into the university or your current Panther ID# if you are already an FIU student, a copy of your current health insurance card and 2 pictures of yourself ( a head shot and a full body shot). 6. What do I need to wear on audition day? Dancers are encouraged to wear something that makes them stand out. Dress to impress. You MUST wear a torso bearing top. Proper dance shoes must be worn. NO street clothes allowed, NO baggy shirts and NO street shoes allowed either. Hair should be worn lose and not picked up. You should also wear full make up and most importantly a big smile. 7. Do I need to bring my own routine? Yes, you will need to bring a 45 second routine in your strongest style (pom, jazz or hip hop). You will also be required to show the following technique as a minimum in order to audition; 2 consecutive eight counts of right or left a la seconde turns, a clean right or left triple pirouette or more, a clean high toe touch, a clean switch leap to both sides, 2 consecutive eight counts of high kicks and a clean leap in second to both sides. The technique is to be shown individually and NOT as part of your dance 8. What should I expect from the audition process? There will be no group warm up. You will be given a number and you are to stretch on your own until your number is called. You will go in one at a time and perform your solo and show your technique. Once all of the dancers have gone there will be a brief break after which the new Dazzlers will be announce. 9. What if I don't have a lot of technique but I am a really good dancer, can I still audition? no. Summer auditions are for Level 3 and 4 dancers on.y 10. Does this team compete? yes. The team has been competing at the NDA Collegiate Dance Championships in Daytona for the past 6 years. Making the squad DOES NOT guarantee you a spot on the nationals team. 11. How many dancers are you picking? We currently have a squad of 14 and we are looking for up to 10 more dancers. 12. Can my mom/boyfriend/ friend watch auditions? yes, there is a $ 10.00 spectator fee for those NOT auditioning that would like to watch. 13. What is the team's style? Check out our ALL ABOUT US page on this website for all of this information. You can also check our our Photographs & Video page to see the team in action. 14. How many times a week do you practice? Check out our ALL ABOUT US page on this website for all of this information. 15. I work, will I be able to meet the team's required activities? It's up to you. The team demands a lot of time but it can be done if you are organized and can manage your time wisely. 16. Do you travel with the athletics teams? On occassion we are extended an invitation to travel with the teams. This is awarded by attendance hierarchy. The Dazzlers travel to the Sun Belt Championships every March to dance at the Men and Women's Basketball Championships supporting our Golden Panthers! 17. Why audition for the Golden Dazzlers? Why not.? The dance team has been at Florida International University since 1989. If you are passionate about dance and would like to continue dancing through college then this is the team for you. The FIU Golden Dazzlers is the ONLY team recognized by the unversity as the official dance team to represent the Athletics Department at Florida International University. It's the only dance team to perform at athletic games such as football and basketball,the only dance team that gets an operational budget by the university, the only dance team that boasts a team poster, the only dance team that travels to away games, the only dance team that competes annually at the NDA College Championships in Daytona and the only dance team that is truly a sisterhood. It is naturally, the ONLY good choice. To put it simply, nothing else compares to being a Golden Dazzler. It is an experience that, as a dancer , will make your college experience whole. Once a Dazzler, always a Dazzler. 18. Does the team receive scholarships? All Dazzlers, receive all uniforms, dance shoes, boots, gold poms, travel duffel bag, all travel lodging, travel per diem, transportation, partial books, early class registration and team poster included as part of their program. |
| SUMMER AUDITIONS 2008-09 Season July 16th, 2008 Pharmed Arena, $ 5.00 Audition Fee |
| If you have any further questions please email us or post on our team message board! Please E-MAIL registration to us along with your 2 required pictures , FAX to 954.476.6976 or PRINT and bring with you on audition day. |