
2018-19 Celtics Dancers Auditions
PRELIMS
Los Angeles
May 23, 2018
Wednesday
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA
Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Audition begins at 6:00 p.m.
New York
June 12, 2018
Tuesday
Broadway Dance Center
322 West 45th St., 3rd Floor
New York, NY
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Audition begins at 8:30 a.m.
Boston
June 29, 2018
Friday
Suffolk University
148 Cambridge St.
Boston, MA
Registration: 5:00 p.m.
Audition begins at 6:30 p.m.
FINALS
Finals Workshop
June 30, 2018
Saturday
Suffolk University
148 Cambridge St.
Boston, MA
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Final Audition
July 1, 2018
Sunday
Location TBD
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Video Submission
If you are unable to attend a preliminary audition and would like to submit a video, please email Director Marina Ortega at mortega@celtics.com
Click here to download a .PDF version of this information.
Official Dance Team Registration
Please download and complete the following Audition Registration, and bring it with you to your audition date.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED
- Dancers must be able to attend rehearsals three days a week.
- If selected, dancers must be willing to relocate to Boston and have transportation to rehearsals and games.
What to Expect:
Preliminary auditions will be held in Los Angeles, New York and Boston.
Dancers auditioning in Los Angeles and New York will be taught a stylized routine mixed with basic technique. At the conclusion of the audition, we will announce the Dancers who will advance to the finals and they will be required to attend the Finals Workshop/Final Audition from June 30-July 1, 2018 in Boston.
Auditions in Boston will begin on Friday, June 29, 2018. Dancers will learn a stylized routine mixed with basic technique. Celtics Dance Team Director, Marina Ortega, will also host a Q&A session to help prepare for the first round of cuts.
What to Wear:
Dance apparel must look professional. Please bring a two-piece dance outfit with flesh-colored nylons, middriff and legs must be exposed. No baggy clothing, tank tops or cut-off t-shirts. Preferred footwear is sneakers or jazz shoes. Tattoos must be covered.
Hair and makeup should be game day ready! Hair must be down. No pony tails.
What to Bring:
Please bring two non-returnable photos of yourself. There is no extended break, so be prepared with snacks and plenty of water. Dancers are encouraged to bring makeup and hair products for touch ups.
Additional Information:
For questions regarding the audition process, contact Marina Ortega, Dance Team Director, at mortega@celtics.com.
*IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND A PRELIMINARY AUDITION, VIDEO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE CONTACT MARINA ORTEGA FOR MORE DETAILS.