Honeybees 411

Sunday, July 15 @ New Orleans Arena
8:30am Registration

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be in top physical condition
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older by Sunday, July 15th, 2007 to 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 (4x6 or larger preferred). Photos will not be returned.
• Professional and dance resume
• 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. Click here to download the application.
• Preliminary Auditions are closed to the public. No exceptions.
• Finalists selected on Sunday, July 15th will advance to the final round of competition. Finals will be an open to the public event at Generations Hall on Sunday, July 22nd at 5pm. Interviews and additional training to prepare for finals will take place in the evenings leading up to our final auditions event. (Locations and Times to be determined). Visit Hornets.com for further updates.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Showmanship, energy and personality
• Professionalism and maturity
• Dance technique and style
• Commitment to the job
• Physical fitness and personal appearance

PRELIMINARY AUDITION EVENT SCHEDULE – July 15

8:30AM Registration opens; Free Parking available in Lot #3

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.

10:15AM 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.

2:15PM Instruction of second routine begins

4:00pm Finalists announced

FINALS

• Generations Hall , July 22nd at 5pm. All finalists must be available to qualify for a spot on the team.
• Final auditions will be open to the public.

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 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 15th at the New Orleans Arena 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 practice, per game and for promotional/charity appearances.

Is there an audition fee? There is no fee required to auditionFor more information on the 2007-2008 Honeybee dance squad or this year’s auditions, please email your questions to honeybees@hornets.com.