Audition Information

2022-23 PACEMATES AUDITIONS

Monday, July 11
Location: Madam Walker Legacy Center (Directions) (Website)
Registration/Check-in: 5:30pm
Audition begins: 6:00pm (Dancers should plan to stay throughout the evening.)

Candidates should be prepared to learn and demonstrate various dance styles including jazz, pom and hip-hop. Candidates may be asked to show turns, leaps and other individualized skills during the audition process.

Need to Prepare?
Attend our 2022-23 Audition Workshop on Tuesday, June 21!

Tuesday, June 21
Location: Madam Walker Legacy Center (Directions) (Website)
Registration/Check-in: 5:30pm
Workshop: 6:00 - 8:30pm

Attendees will learn a pro style routine and there will be a Q&A session with the coach of the Indiana Pacemates.

Before submitting your application, please review the vaccination requirements below.

Vaccination Requirements
If offered a position to become an Indiana Pacemate, the offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and providing proof of your COVID-19 vaccination prior to your start date (August 4, 2022). Pacers Sports & Entertainment will comply with applicable laws regarding requests for exemptions from this requirement. Information regarding exemption requests is available by contacting Donna Wilkinson (dwilkinson@pacers.com).

Audition Schedule
This year’s audition process will consist of the following:

*Audition submissions will be accepted through midnight on Sunday, July 10. Walk-up registrations will be accepted starting at 5:30pm.

If selected as a finalist on July 11, finalist will be required to attend the following to continue to be considered for the team:

*Tuesday, July 12 - Photo Shoot/Training Camp
Location: Madam Walker Legacy Center
Time: 6:00-10:00pm

*Wednesday, July 13 - Training Camp
Location: Madam Walker Legacy Center
Time: 6:00-10:00pm

*Thursday, July 14 - Candidate Interviews & Training Camp

Candidate Interviews will be held at the Pacers Sports & Entertainment offices between the hours of 10:00am-1:30pm. Once selected as a finalist, a schedule will be set based on the candidates availability and timeslots available.

Training Camp
Location: Madam Walker Legacy Center
Time: 6:00-10:00pm

*Monday, July 18 - Training Camp
Location: Madam Walker Legacy Center
Time: 6:00-10:00pm

Note: All finalists will be asked to perform a 30-second combination of their own choreography highlighting strengths and specialties at one of the above rehearsals. Music will need to be provided by the finalist.

*Tuesday, July 19 - Audition Showcase Tech Rehearsal
Location: Madam Walker Legacy Center
Time: 6:00-10:00pm

*Wednesday, July 20 - 2022-23 Indiana Pacemates Audition Showcase
Location: Madam Walker Legacy Center
Time: 7:00pm

*This is free and open to the public!

FAQs

Q. What are the minimum requirements?

- Candidates must be 18 years of age by July 11, 2022. There is no maximum age limit.

- Must have a high school diploma or GED.

- Please review the vaccination requirements to be a member of the Indiana Pacemates.

- Must be eligible to work in the United States.

- Must have reliable means of transportation, a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel around the Indianapolis area and beyond; to and from games, various rehearsal locations and appearances.

Q. Is being an Indiana Pacemate a full-time job?

- No. Members of the Indiana Pacemates have included full-time students and individuals with full-time jobs. The Pacemates get paid for practice time, games and appearances.

Q. How many dancers are usually selected for the Indiana Pacemates each season?

- Traditionally, the Indiana Pacemates team has between 14-18 members each season.

Q. What is the time commitment like?

- Dancers must be able to attend rehearsals twice a week. Rehearsals will typically be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm-10pm. Most rehearsals are held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, but some practices may be held at various locations within a 30-mile radius of downtown Indianapolis.

- If you are selected for the team, your commitment will typically begin shortly after the team is selected and continue until the selection of next year’s team.

- All dancers perform at every Pacers home game (preseason, regular and post-season included). Members are also asked to participate in appearances and various events on behalf of Pacers Sports & Entertainment throughout the contracted season.

Q. Anything else I should know?

- We ask that you provide references on the registration form. These references could be contacted at any time during the audition process.

- Candidates must be of good moral character.

- Must have a flexible schedule and be able to commit to the Indiana Pacemates’ schedule, which includes but is not limited to rehearsals, designated home games, community, charitable and corporate appearances for the entire contracted year.

- Previous dance training and experience in jazz, hip-hop and pom is helpful, but not required.

Please contact indianapacemates@pacers.com with questions.