2006-07 Honeybee Auditions
FINALS: Monday, July 17 at 7:00 pm @ The Bricktown BreweryOver 100 Women Try Out for Honeybees
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
NO EXCEPTIONS. Verification of age will be required with valid photo ID.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
EVENT SCHEDULE – July 8
8:30AM Registration opens
10:00AM 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.
Instruction of first routine begins
12:30PM 1st round cuts
1:00PM Lunch (60 minutes)
2:00PM Doors close
Participants not back by this time will not be permitted to participate in the remainder of the audition process.
Instruction of second routine begins
4:00pm Finalists announced
FINALS
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, for a minimum of 3 hours a practice. There are 36+ home games that take place on weekdays and weekends as well as promotional appearances. Standard weeks usually require at least a 12-hour commitment but could be 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 a 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 attractive, 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 on July 8th at the Cox Convention Center 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 on Monday, July 17th at Bricktown Brewery.
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
What happens after the first round? Finalists will be scheduled for interviews the week following the first round of auditions. Once interviews are complete, finalists will compete in the Final Round of Auditions to take place on Monday, July 17th at Bricktown Brewery located at One N. Oklahoma in Bricktown from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. This event will be free and open to the public. Any finalist not available to participate in the final round of auditions will forfeit her opportunity of making the team for the 2006-07 season.
For more information on the 2006-2007 Honeybee dance squad or this year’s auditions, please email your questions to honeybees@hornets.com.
