Iron Announce Tryout Dates For Platinum Dance Team
Published on January 18, 2010 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Milwaukee Mustangs News Release
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Iron of the Arena Football One will hold open auditions for dancers and ambassadors starting Friday, February 12, 2010. Preliminary Auditions will be hosted at Next Level in Hartland, WI.
Platinum Dance Team Director Amy Vallozzi, and Coordinator and Choreographer Tiffany Campbell, will insure that the Platinum are in top-notch shape for game day performances as well as appearances. In addition to mandatory practices two times a week, and their full time work, school or parenting schedules, the Platinum participate in a variety of community events that involve the Milwaukee Iron, numerous charities and area businesses. The Platinum also host a Junior Platinum program for young cheerleaders/dancers and other great events throughout the Milwaukee area.
The minimum requirement for auditions is that each young lady be at least 18 years old by the first audition date in February. There is no age limit. Formal dance and/or cheerleader experience is not mandatory but extremely helpful. Being a Platinum Dancer requires a lot of time and dedication. You must have a significant amount of availability in order to fulfill your commitment as an arena football Dancer. A Platinum Dancer is obligated to participate in all nine home games.
The Platinum Ambassador Squad is a small group (8-10) of young ladies that are "non-performing" Platinum members. They are chosen specifically for their specialization and availability for public appearances. You need to be pleasantly outgoing and conversational for this position. A Platinum Ambassador is considered an arena football Platinum Dancer and receives a Platinum Dancer uniform and participates in all Platinum events, home Iron games for floor and game ops and projects such as the calendar. They attend fewer meetings/practices but are still required to adhere to all PDT rules & regulations. The Ambassador Squad is expected to have a significant amount of availability in order to fulfill their extended requirement of personal appearances. Platinum Ambassadors must excel at public speaking, presentation skills, confidence and mingling with others. Young ladies auditioning for the Ambassador squad are expected to attend all audition dates. If you do not make a cut, you do not attend the later dates. The final Ambassador squad will be announced the same day as the Dance squad. If you audition for the Dance squad and do not make 1st or 2nd cuts, you need to be invited to continue the audition process for the Ambassador squad.
Practices:
Dance squad practices begin immediately following the final audition date. (Practice will be held twice weekly)
Ambassador squad practices begin immediately and meet periodically Thursday evenings, 5:45-10pm.
Only a minimum number of absences are permitted throughout the season.
Compensation:
Platinum members do not get paid for practices or charity events. Dancers receive $50 per game and Ambassadors receive $20 per game. There will be opportunities for a number of paid appearances which will vary pending each dancer's availability. Typically, each dancer receives a minimum two (2) game tickets per home game and they receive a discount on team merchandise. Platinum Dancers also receive warm ups and a bag for them to keep.
Additional Compensation:
In addition, dancers receive many complimentary benefits from our annual sponsors such as: gym memberships, tanning, hair salon services and discounts at Capricio Salon, and numerous outside modeling opportunities, etc.
AUDITION DATES:
Preliminary Auditions:
Feb. 12th 5:45-10pm, at Next Level in Hartland, WI
Feb. 13th 9am-1pm, at Next Level in Hartland, WI
Final Audition:
March 13th, location and time TBA
STANDARD AUDITION CRITERIA
A $25.00 audition fee is required to register.
MUST have an entertainment/business resume and a recent headshot photo and full length body photo. Photos will not be returned.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Female candidates welcome - 18 and older.
Proof of ID required, I.e. birth certificate, driver's license, passport.
PRE-REGISTRATION PROCESS
Contact Tiffany Campbell via email at tcampbell@mkeiron.com with your name, address, age and phone number.
AUDITION PROCESS
*All Choreography provided by audition staff. Auditions are an elimination process.
1st Cuts - Perform a short dance combination in large groups.
2nd Cuts - Perform dance routine in groups of two.
Call Backs/Final Cuts - Perform dance routine in groups of two.
Finalists will be required to perform additional technical skills as well as a short individual dance choreographed by the dancer.
A mandatory Public Relations event and Fitness Boot camp is required as part of the audition process.
ATTIRE FOR PRELIMINARY FOR BOTH SQUAD'S AUDITIONS:
A two-piece dance outfit in good taste. Sports bra or crop top with briefs or short-shorts; judges need to evaluate your physique.
Flesh colored tights or panty hose. We recommend Leggs Panty hose, Sheer Panty/Sheer Energy/Suntan.
Sneakers or dance shoes. Bare feet or stocking feet are not acceptable.
No jewelry except for 2 small earrings and engagement/wedding rings. No body jewelry. (Includes: belly, nose, tongue, brow rings).
Make-up & hair must be glamorous & classic. Hair must be worn completely down with no clips, nothing trendy.
No visible tattoos. Any tattoos must be covered with make-up. We suggest www.Smartcover.com
If you make it to final cuts, you will need professional interview attire.
Ambassadors will need professional AND work out attire.
FINALIST INFORMATION
Finalists invited back for call backs for interviews then final dance cuts and special talent.
Business attire is required.
Location: Announced to finalists.
Details regarding final interviews will be provided to the finalist.
COMMITMENT INFORMATION
Mandatory team rehearsals - Twice weekly.
Mandatory individual rehearsals/meetings - All season.
Mandatory Boot Camp.
Mandatory Photo Shoot.
Nine Regular Season home games - Schedule available at mkeiron.com.
Possible Preseason game.
Pre & Post game activities - to be determined.
Public appearances & events - entire season, length of contract.
Philanthropy events - entire season, length of contract.
Possible playoff games - August through to be determined.
BUSINESS/DANCE CRITERIA
Must be well rounded, strong, honest, and loyal candidates.
Must have solid business professionals with strong Public Relations; with the ability to show an extreme level of enthusiasm, confidence and poise in public.
Must have strong business skills; including detailed and thorough administrative skills (must have daily access to email and voicemail).
Must have a strong and determined work ethic; willing to work hard at all times.
Must be physically fit and have strong athletic skills and endurance.
Must be able to master a variety of different dances styles; including hip hop, jazz, precision pom.
Must be flexible and strong; willing to learn and master new dance skills.
Must be able to learn choreography quickly and handle receiving constructive criticism.
Must be able to handle a high level of performance pressure.
Must be a strong team player and master consistence teamwork skills.
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