2001-2002 DALLAS MAVERICKS DANCERS
AUDITION INFORMATION
WHEN: Saturday, July 28, 2001
WHERE: Reunion Arena - Auditions are closed to the public
TIME: Registration 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Warm-up 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Preliminaries 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Semi-Finals 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Finals 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
You will learn all the dance combinations at auditions. You will not have to perform your own routine at any time.
ATTIRE: Half top (any style, any color)
Biker shorts (any style, any color, any length)
Nude hose (any brand)
Black socks
Black shoes - jazz shoes, dancer sneakers, or athletic brands
You may purchase your attire at Capezio, 5600 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, 75209
(214) 351-2555
REQUIREMENTS: Female
High School Graduate
Must be 18 years or older
If selected, must reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and have
means of transportation
You must be able to attend all rehearsals
There are no maximum/minimum height or weight
requirements
PREP CLASSES: Prep classes are held every Monday through Thursday from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. The prep classes are not mandatory, but provide an excellent preparation for the upcoming audition. You may attend one or all of the classes. These classes are held all year long and you may start at any time. They are located at:
Dallas Power House of Dance
12300 Inwood, #124
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 960-2484
For class prices and more information go to: www.dallaspowerhouse.com
JUDGING: Our judges will focus on the following:
1. Dance technique and style (mainly hip hop)
2. Showmanship, personality, and energy
3. Physical and personal appearance
REHEARSALS: All rehearsals for the 2001-2002 Dallas Mavericks Dancers are on Friday and Sunday evenings beginning August 10, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A Dallas Mavericks Dancers schedule is very busy.
A TOTAL COMMITMENT IS REQUIRED!
DALLAS MAVERICKS DANCERS
APPLICATION
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State: _____________ Zip _________________
Home Phone: (___)________ Cell Phone: (___)_________ Work Phone: (___)________
Age: __________ Date of Birth: ____________ Ht: _______________ Wt: __________
Marital Status ___________________________ # of children: ____________________
Current Occupation: ______________________________________________________
Work Description: _______________________________________________________
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
| High school/Colleges/Universities Attended | Degrees held | Years |
| ________________________________________ | ________________ | ________ |
| ________________________________________ | ________________ | ________ |
| ________________________________________ | ________________ | ________ |
If you are currently a student, what classification are you?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
List any honors you have received:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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PERSONAL GOALS:
Long and Short Term:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
What would you like us to know about you that is not included on this application?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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DALLAS MAVERICKS DANCERS
"WAIVER AND RELEASE"
The undersigned requests that she be allowed to demonstrate her skill and ability as a contestant during the auditions for the Dallas Mavericks Dancers (DMD). In consideration of being afforded such opportunity, the undersigned hereby assumes the risk of injury inherent in such activity and waives any claim for damages against the DMD organization, Dallas Mavericks Basketball Limited or its personnel for any injuries that may be sustained by the undersigned during such demonstration.
In recognition of the media coverage of the DMD and applicants thereto, the undersigned grants the DMD and its licensees her permission and authority to use her name, voice, picture, and likeness in connection with any and all publications, media broadcasts, promotional photographs, promotional posters, commercial products, including but not limited to calendars, team pictures, T-shirts, and any other commercial items.
In further consideration of the DMD allowing the undersigned to audition for the DMD, and in the event the undersigned is offered employment to become a member of the DMD, she hereby understands and agrees that as a condition of employment, she must sign the standard DMD Agreement and provide written authorization under the Fair Credit Reporting Act for the DMD to conduct a background check.
The undersigned understands and agrees that the DMD and/or its authorized agents may conduct one or more background checks to obtain information about her current and past employment, education, activities, character, reputation, personal characteristics (including age), and mode of living, including, but not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, conduct, disciplinary, attendance, criminal, credit and driving records, from various federal, state, and local governmental, law enforcement, and motor vehicle agencies, consumer reporting agencies, previous employers, schools, companies, corporations, partnerships, and other entities or persons. This information will be used to evaluate the undersigned as an applicant for employment and, if hired, for any other employment purpose. The undersigned further authorizes any person, entity or agency contacted by the DMD or its authorized agents to furnish the above-mentioned information. If a background check reveals that the undersigned has provided inaccurate information or omitted information on the DMD application, then it may result in the rejection of her application or, if already employed, in the termination of her employment.
The undersigned recognizes and understands that she may be drug tested with or without warning and will be released from the squad if positive results occur.
By signing this DMD Waiver and Release, the undersigned warrants that she is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
DATE:_________________ Print Name:_______________________________
Signature:________________________________
Please mail this application, a non-returnable full length photograph of yourself, a $10 non-refundable application processing fee, and a signed waiver/release form to:
Dallas Mavericks Dancer Auditions
12300 Inwood Rd., #124
Dallas, TX 75244
You are not being judged by your photograph - it is for identification only. If sending check, please make it payable to the Dallas Mavericks Dancers.
Applications must be in our office no later than July 20, 2001 in order to audition.
Questions? Call (972) 960-2484