SATURDAY, JULY 16 - 9:30 A.M. REGISTRATION
Alario Center (2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego, LA 70094)
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must be in top physical condition
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older by the date of the preliminary audition. NO EXCEPTIONS. Verification of age will be required with valid photo ID.
- Must have a high school diploma in order to audition. Verification will be required. Acceptable forms of proof include a copy of a high school diploma, college transcript and/or a college I.D.
- Recent headshot (5x7 or larger preferred). Photos will not be returned. Photos are for identification and should be a current representation of what you look like or will look like at the audition.
- Resume including professional and dance background
- Attire: Half-top that reveals midriff, hot shorts or trunks, flesh colored tights and dance or athletic sneakers with non-marking soles. Feel free to express your style but refrain from wearing anything distracting or that could cause injury such as large earrings or necklaces. Anyone not wearing the required attire will not be permitted to audition.
- Performance ready hair and make-up are expected. No pony-tails.
- Applications are to be completed prior to arrival. Please bring completed application to auditions and do not submit in advance. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION.
- Preliminary Auditions are closed to the public. No exceptions.
- Finalists selected on Saturday, July 16th will advance to the final round of competition. Mandatory workshops and interviews will take place leading up to our Final Audition Event. (Dates, times, and locations for Interviews, Workshops, and Finals will be released soon.)
- All candidates must be available for all phases of the audition process and be prepared to stay as long as necessary (no exceptions!)
- All candidates must be of good moral character and successfully complete all pre-employment screening. The Hornets organization is a drug-free workplace.
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- Showmanship, energy and personality
- Professionalism and maturity
- Dance technique and style
- Commitment to the job
- Physical fitness and personal appearance
- Positive attitude and teamwork skills
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PRELIMINARY AUDITION EVENT SCHEDULE - JULY 16 (subject to change)
The preliminary round of auditions will consist of a series of 2-3 eliminations that will include freestyle, jazz technique, and hip-hop choreography. You will not need to prepare your own performance routine. Finalists will be chosen at the end of the day. It is recommended that you bring snacks, a towel and items to freshen up between rounds. Participants will be judged on appearance, fitness, dance ability, style, strength of movement, energy, showmanship, and potential.
| 9:30 AM | Registration opens; Free Parking available in Alario parking lot |
| 10:30 AM | Registration closes No one will be permitted to enter after this time. Anyone not having the appropriate materials turned in will be asked to leave as auditions will be closed to the public. |
| 11:00 AM | Instruction of first routine begins |
| 1:00 PM | 1st round cuts |
| 1:30 PM | Lunch (60 minutes) Bringing your lunch is advised. You will be permitted to leave, but will not be allowed to enter if you are late to return. |
| 2:30 PM | Doors close Participants not back by this time will not be permitted to participate in the remainder of the audition process. |
| 2:30 PM | Instruction of second routine begins |
| 5:00 PM | Finalists announced |
FINALIST TRAINING CAMP
All finalists chosen during the preliminary round of auditions will be required to participate in our 3-day finalist training camp. Training camp dates are:
- Monday, July 18th from 6:30pm – 10pm at Harrah’s Hotel (228 Poydras St, New Orleans)
- Tuesday, July 19th from 6:30pm – 10pm at Harrah’s Hotel (228 Poydras St, New Orleans)
- Wednesday, July 20th from 6:30pm – 10pm – location TBD
- Saturday, July 23rd from 9:00am - 11:00am for rehearsal at House of Blues (225 Decatur St., New Orleans)
INTERVIEWS
Each finalist will also be interviewed by representatives of the New Orleans Hornets. Interviews will be held Monday, July 18th through Wednesday, July 20th during regular office hours. Finalists will have an opportunity to sign up for interview times following the finalist selection at preliminary auditions on July 16th. Business casual attire is required.
FINALS
- Audition week will end with our exciting Final Audition Event. This event will be open to the public giving finalists an opportunity to perform in front of a live audience.
- Final Auditions will be held on Sunday, July 24th at 3pm at House of Blues located at 225 Decatur St., New Orleans.
- Invite all of your family and friends to come out and cheer you on!
All finalists selected as members of the 2011-12 Honeybees dance team will need to be available for a contract signing meeting to take place on Monday, July 25th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Capital One Club in the New Orleans Arena.
More information will be added as it is determined.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What do the Honeybees do? The Honeybees perform innovative, choreographed dance routines to a wide variety of music during timeouts and quarter breaks at all Hornets home games and make promotional appearances at local and regional events throughout the year.
What is the time commitment involved? Honeybees practice at least twice a week, usually on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (occasionally on Sunday), for a minimum of 3 hours per practice. There are 41+ home games that take place on weekdays and weekends as well as promotional appearances. Standard weeks usually require at least an 18-hour commitment but could be much more based on the schedule.
What other requirements are involved? Honeybees are to meet a minimum number of charitable and sponsor appearances throughout the season. They must keep a positive and mature attitude at all times and maintain their uniforms and accessories to the most professional standards. They must also have a reliable means of transportation.
How many spots are available? All returning Honeybees must audition each year. There are 20 available spots, but more or less may be chosen depending on the quality of talent.
What are the judges looking for? The judges are looking for physically fit women who are outgoing, energetic and perform with a lot of personality. They are also looking for those that have the dance skills necessary to catch on to routines quickly and easily. Judges will be watching at all times so that should be kept in mind even when not performing.
Are the auditions open to the public? The preliminary round of auditions is closed to the public. Only applicants completing the necessary requirements to audition will be permitted to enter. The Final Round of auditions will be open to the public.
Is there an age limit? You must be at least 18 years old to audition but there is not an age cap.
Is dance experience required? You are not required to have any professional dance/cheer training or experience to audition; however it will likely help prepare you better for the audition process.
Are there any height and/or weight requirements? All applicants who fulfill the age, attire and application requirements will be permitted to audition, however judges will be looking for dancers in top physical condition.
How are the Honeybees compensated? Honeybees are paid per game and for promotional/charity appearances.
Is there an audition fee? There is no fee required to audition
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Please keep in mind that being a Honeybee is a significant time commitment. Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30pm-10pm. Weekend practices will be called as needed. On occasion, practices may also be called on other weekday nights depending on the game schedule. You will be required to perform for all Hornets home games and will also need to be available for personal appearances, photo shoots, radio/TV interviews, and other Hornets events. On game day, you will arrive at the New Orleans Arena at least 2 and a half hours prior to tip-off, sometimes earlier if necessary. The game schedule varies from week to week . It is possible for us to have as many as 3 games a week. Please consider this carefully and make sure that you have the necessary availability to be a dedicated and reliable asset to this team.
- Physical Fitness is one of the most important requirements of the job of being a Honeybee. All finalists will undergo BMI testing by C.P.T.’s from Premier Fitness Center. This evaluation will give us your body fat percentage as well as a good idea of your fitness level. Throughout the season Honeybees are required to remain below 20% body fat. Any local gym should be able to administer a BMI assessment. It would be a good idea to see where you stand today so that you can do any necessary work to reach your fitness goals before the audition process begins.
- Being a Honeybee is a once in a lifetime experience! It’s fun and glamorous and you’re in the middle of all the action. Along with the glitz and glamour comes a lot of late nights, long hours, and hard work. It is a job. Honeybees are not just cheerleaders; they are ambassadors for our organization and the entire city. They are not only great dancers but are well spoken, outgoing, positive, hard working, and maintain good moral character on and off the court.
- Please make sure that you are ready to accept all responsibilities that come with this job.
please email your questions to honeybees@hornets.com.
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