Raiderette Auditions Set




The Oakland Raiders are searching for enthusiastic and talented candidates for their renowned public relations and entertainment team – The Raiderettes – “Football’s Fabulous Females.” Become a part of the prestigious Oakland Raiders by auditioning for the 2009 Oakland Raiderettes Professional Cheer leading Squad.

Dates, Times, Location:

Preliminary audition: Sunday, April 19, 2009

Location: Club One, City Center, 1200 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the preliminary interviews immediately following. There is no dance audition at the preliminaries. Finalists will be announced at the end of preliminaries.

Attire for preliminaries is daytime dresses, skirts or shorts, with appropriate hairstyle and make-up.

Rehearsals for the dance routine will be Tuesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Location/directions will be given to finalists.

Auditions and rehearsals are closed to the general public.

Final audition: Sunday, April 26, 2009. Details will be given to all finalists.

Eligibility:

You must be 18 years of age or older by date of preliminary audition.

Be available to attend all home games, rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. (beginning in late April), rehearsals Saturday mornings from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m., and special public relations, charity and performance events.

You must be able to attend a full day Saturday mini-camp on May 9th.

Participants may not cheer for The Oakland Raiders and another professional or college team.

Preparation:

Various styles of dance are used by the Raiderettes. Dance techniques, such as turns, kicks and leaps can be used in routines.

Dance workshop classes are offered by the Raiderette Choreographers prior to tryouts. (See below).

Judging:

A panel of judges will select the 2009 Raiderette Squad.

Judging is based on appearance, poise, personality, physical talent and dance ability.

Benefits:

Perform before sold-out home game crowds.

Opportunities for exposure through various media, corporate, community and charity events.

Opportunities for compensation generated through promotions, personal appearances and calendar sales.

Opportunities for travel abroad.
Although walk-in registration is certainly accepted, per-registration is strongly advised for participation in the audition process. We encourage you to per-register early. The per-registration fee is $20.00. Pr-registration deadline: April 11, 2009. Please make checks payable to The Oakland Raiders. Mail your signed check and completed 3 page application packet to:

2009 Oakland Raiderette Auditions
Attn: Karen Kovac, Raiderette Director
1220 Harbor Bay Parkway
Alameda, CA 94502

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