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Magic Dancer Auditions
 If you have a passion for dance, the community, and sports
then this is the perfect job for you! The Orlando Magic Dancers are consistently one of the hottest dance teams in the NBA! Entering their 19th season in 2007-2008, team members will perform at all home Orlando Magic Games and appear at a combined total of over 250 events in and outside of Central Florida such as entertaining our U.S. Troops overseas, corporate tradeshows, and much more!
2007-08 MAGIC DANCER AUDITIONS SCHEDULE 2007-08 Summer Pre-Audition Classes - ** August 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16 beginning at 7:30pm each night. Check back in early June for registration information. First Round Audition - Saturday, August 18 beginning at 12pm Finalist Interviews - August 20, 21, and 22 by appointment Finalist Boot Camp - August 20, 21 and 22 from 6:30p-10p Final Audition - Friday, August 24 from 7pm-9pm Contract Signing / First Mandatory Meeting of 2007-2008 Magic Dancers - Thursday, August 30 from 6pm-10pm Rehearsals for 2007-2008 - Will begin following the Labor Day holiday on Tuesday, September 4 and will be held every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the month. 2007-2008 Team Photo Shoot - Mandatory Team photo shoot to be held on Saturday, September 15. AUDITION, PRE-AUDITION INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS Audition Pre-Audition RDV Application Application Addendum Behind the Scenes - 2006-07 Magic Dancer Auditions The 2006-07 Magic Dancer Auditions were held Saturday, August 19, 2006 with the final team announcement on Friday, August 25, 2006. Read more about the entire experience to give you some insight as you prepare for the 2007-2008 auditions. Mailing List If you would like to be placed on the mailing list to receive a pre-audition class flier and an audition flier when they become available for the 2007-2008 season, please call 407-916-2675 or e-mail us with your full name, complete mailing address, zip code and phone number. Due to the high volume of audition inquiries received throughout the year, please do not expect a return phone call as all of the information that you will be seeking is located in the fliers and will be updated here as soon as it becomes available. If you have already submitted your mailing address via phone or e-mail, there is no need to submit it a second time. The fliers will be mailed as soon as they are available! Thank you for your interest and good luck this summer!  Requirements: Female Dancers who are 18 years of age or older by the audition date Must have previous dance training and experience in jazz and hip-hop. Tumbling skills a bonus, but not required! Must be available for all phases of the audition process and be prepared to stay as long as necessary (no exceptions!) Must provide one non-returnable headshot and one non-returnable full-body shot (5"x7" or larger preferred). Photos are used for identification purposes. Professional photo is not mandatory. Photos should be a current representation of what you look like or will look like at the audition. Must provide a current dance and professional resume (if applicable). Must be of good moral character and successfully complete all pre-employment screening *RDV Sports is a drug-free workplace Must live in Central Florida or be willing to relocate. Must have dependable transportation to rehearsals, games, and appearances. Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to commit to the Magic Dancers' schedule, which includes but is not limited to attendance at all rehearsals, all designated home games, community, charitable, and corporate event appearances for ONE FULL YEAR. ** If you cannot commit for the next year, please do not audition.** Attire: Dance or athletic half-top (stomach must be showing) Hot pants, dance trunks, or shorts (no full or capri length pants) Dance sneakers, tennis shoes, or jazz shoes with non-marking soles Flesh tone hose, tights, or fishnets Performance ready hair and make-up  What were looking for: Showmanship, personality, energy, and enthusiasm! Professionalism and maturity Dancers who are well spoken and can represent the Orlando Magic in a professional manner at all times Dance technique and style Ability to pick up dance choreography quickly Consistent positive attitude Strong teamwork skills Physical fitness and personal appearance Ability and desire to commit to the job for ONE FULL YEAR A maximum of 18 team members for the 2007-2008 season Recommended dance classes to help you prepare for the audition: Orlando Magic Dancers Pre-Audition Classes THE #1 WAY TO PREPARE YOURSELF! RDV Sportsplex Athletic Club 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd., Orlando, FL 32810 407-916-2442 for driving directions Enter the Main Athletic Club entrance and proceed to the cafι to check-in for class. Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip-Hop Hardrive Productions, 4085 LB McLeod Rd Ste. F-1, Orlando, 32811 Choreographer/Instructor, Pamela Bolling Hip-Hop Instructor, Casper Classes On-going! Call 407-872-3030 for current class schedules and rates Recommended photographers for head shots and full length body shots: Michael Cairns - Official photographer of the Orlando Magic Dancers! Wet Orange Studio 407-240-6505 Visit http://michaelcairns.com/ for location, rates, and samples of his work. Wayne Sysock 407-748-2654 or Email Wayne Visit http://sysock.smugmug.com/ for rates and samples of his work LeRoy Rosario 305-281-8599 or Email LeRoy Will customize your shoot at any location - inquire for more information.  First Round Audition - Saturday, August 18 beginning at 12pm: $25 application fee (reduced to $15 for attending any of the summer pre-audition classes) First round is closed to the public, family, and friends All participants must be prepared to stay as late as 8pm (no exceptions) You will not need to prepare your own performance routine The first round will consist of a series of 2-3 eliminations that will include freestyle, jazz technique, and hip-hop choreography A maximum of 36 finalists will advance at the end of this day We recommend that you bring snacks, a water bottle, a towel, and items to freshen up between rounds Participants will be judged on appearance, fitness, dance ability, style, strength and completion of movement, energy, projection, and potential Finalist Interviews August 20, 21, and 22 by appointment: Each finalist will be interviewed by representatives of the Orlando Magic Interviews are designed to learn more about the personality of the candidate Finalist will be asked about their ability to commit to a one year contract Each interview will last approximately 10-15 minutes per candidate Business casual attire preferred Interview times will be scheduled following the final elimination in the 1st round Finalists will be judged based upon speaking ability, energy, presence, maturity, ability to commit to the job, and over-all impression.  Finalist Boot Camp August 20, 21 and 22 from 6:30p-10p: Finalists will participate in jazz and hip-hop dance classes taught by guest choreographers Finalists will go through intense fitness training classes Fitness assessments will be conducted All nights of boot camp are mandatory (no exceptions) The Magic Dancers Manager, Jeanine Klem-Thomas, will be observing and judging finalists based upon their interaction with the other candidates, their work ethic, their ability to get out of their comfort zone, and their overall performance in all planned boot camp activities. Final Audition Friday, August 24 from 7pm-9pm: One final opportunity for the finalists to perform the audition routine for the judges panel This final audition will be held inside Motion Nightclub at Downtown Disney's Pleasure Island This fun-filled event is free and open to the public, season ticket-holders, family, and friends The 2007-2008 Orlando Magic Dancers will be announced on this night! What you can expect if you are hired as a member of the 2007-2008 Orlando Magic Dancers: Being a member of one of the NBAs hottest dance teams! Experiencing the excitement of performing in front of over 17,000 Magic fans at every home game Local and national media exposure our web-page receives over 150,000 hits per month alone Potential travel opportunities! In the past few seasons the team has visited Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Hong Kong, China, Turkey, Taiwan, Puerto Rico, Houston, Las Vegas, and more!! Making a positive and profound impact in the Central Florida Community by participating in various charitable events and causes Enjoying numerous perks such as professional hair makeovers by Forte Salon and Spa, professional make-up application lessons by MAC, dance clothing and shoes from Capezio, free membership to the RDV Sportsplex Athletic Club, professional photography sessions by Entertainment Photographer Michael Cairns, Lasik surgery presented by Lasik Vision, swimwear provided by Venus, free fitness assessments and access to athletic trainers, and so much more! Getting paid for doing something you love! Making lifelong friends with your teammates! MOST IMPORTANTLY BEING PART OF THE ACTION IN THE NBA! Frequently Asked Audition Questions:  Do current Orlando Magic Dancers have to audition again? YES - All current team members wishing to renew their contract must audition again. No spots on the team are guaranteed. Is there a maximum age limit to be a Magic Dancer? NO The minimum age is 18 but there is no maximum age limit. The current team ranges from 19-35 years of age. Are the Magic Dancers paid? YES This is a paid professional position and the Dancers are paid per game worked, per rehearsal attended, and per paid appearance worked. Is being a Magic Dancer a full-time job? NO Being a Magic Dancer is a part time job that requires a full-time commitment. Hours worked per week vary greatly throughout the year. Can I hold a full-time job or be a student while maintaining the Magic Dancers schedule? YES As long as you keep your evenings free for games and rehearsals, it is possible to work a full-time professional job or maintain a full-time school schedule. The current team consists of nine university students, nine career professionals and two full-time Mothers. How often and when do you practice? Rehearsals are held two-three nights per week beginning as early as 6pm, lasting as late as 10pm. Most rehearsals are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, but Thursday night and weekend rehearsals are scheduled as necessary. On game nights, there are also mandatory pre-game rehearsals at the Arena which begin 2.5 hours prior to tip-off (i.e. 4:30pm for 7pm games). How quickly will rehearsals and games begin? There will be a contract meeting the week following the final audition with rehearsals beginning shortly thereafter (this schedule will be distributed during auditions). Games typically begin mid-October with the regular season lasting through April and playoff games lasting as late as June. Is dunking a requirement to be an Orlando Magic Dancer? NO Learning how to dunk is one of the many training opportunities you will be exposed to as an Orlando Magic Dancer, but it is not a mandatory skill for the entire team. Our All-Star dunking dancers participate in additional rehearsal sessions and do have additional performance and travel opportunities. For further information or to be placed on the mailing list please call Jeanine Klem-Thomas at 407-916-2675 or e-mail us.  |
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