August 12, 2016
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans will hold auditions for the 2016-17 Pelikids, the organization’s junior hip-hop dance team, on Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Pelicans and Saints Practice Facilities (5800 Airline Drive, Metairie). Registration begins at 9 a.m. and auditions begin promptly at 10 a.m. The Pelicans are looking for boys and girls between the ages of 7-12 who are energetic, have previous dance experience and want to be a part of the exciting hip-hop team that performs at select home games.
The Junior Dance Team performs choreographed hip-hop dance routines at select Pelicans home games as well as performs at community appearances throughout the season. Applicants should bring personality, energy, showmanship and confidence to the auditions.
Parents must complete an application form, submit a recent headshot or photo of their child and bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate. Release forms must be signed by a parent at registration. While there are no specific guidelines for attire, applicants should be dressed in comfortable athletic gear. Only one parent/guardian per child will be permitted to stay for the audition.