2013 Marlins Energy Team Open Auditions
Sunday, 01/20/2013, 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
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The Miami Marlins are looking for the most talented female & male dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts and break dancers to become part of the 2013 Miami Marlins Energy Team!
The Miami Marlins Energy Team is a high-energy squad with a unique mix of gymnastics, hip-hop, acrobatics, modern jazz funk and break dancing. The Energy Team will provide excitement and entertainment during Miami Marlins homes games and appearances throughout the community.

If you are multi-talented, have great stage presence, strong technique, innovative in your art, a unique style, a team player, open minded and a readiness to learn – The Miami Marlins is looking for you !

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR DANCERS, CHEERLEADERS, GYMNAST & BREAK DANCERS !

2013 Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team
Sunday, January 20, 2013

Marlins Ball Park
1390 Northwest 6th Street
Miami, FL 33125

ARE YOU READY?
 Perform on the field at the New Marlins Ballpark
 Exposure through media, high profile events and community relations
 Receive Extensive Training in various styles by the best choreographers & coaches in Miami and get paid for it ! All Rehearsals, games and community appearances are paid events.
 Become part of one of the best and most unique entertainment teams in Miami

Open Call – Registration Times and Audition Information:

1:00-2:00PM: Female & Male Dancers – Must have previous dance experience in hip-hop & some Jazz. Dancers will be taught a hip-hop, jazz-funk combination, multi talented dancers are encouraged to demonstrate any acrobatics or exceptional technique within the freestyle portion of the combination. Dancers may be taught more combinations as several cuts may be necessary.

3:00-4:00 PM: Co-Ed Cheerleaders & Gymnasts – Must have advanced tumbling experience or Flying/Stunting experience. Cheerleaders & Gymnasts must be willing and able to demonstrate skills on a hardwood floor. All Flyers/Stunters must have a partner at auditions to demonstrate skills. Partner does not need to audition but is preferred. Flyers/Stunters will be taught a short combination with different options to demonstrate their flying/stunting technique. Gymnasts must have their own tumbling pass or demonstration prepared. Both Cheerleaders and gymnasts will also be taught a short movement combination to demonstrate.

4:00-5:00 PM: B-BOYS & B-GIRLS – Must have mastered the art of Breaking. Break dancers will be placed in groups and individually freestyle in a cipher. Break dancers are encouraged to demonstrate as much technique as possible, (ie. top rock, foot work, power moves, freezes). All Break dancers will also be taught a short up rock, locking combination to perform as part of their audition. Poppers, Lockers, and specialty acts are also welcomed to audition during this segment.

Requirements, Rules & Regulations:

 Performers must provide a resume and head shot (non-returnable) during their category registration time. Headshots may be any size and does not need to be a professional shot. A current picture is perfect, for identification purposes only.
 Must be at least 18 years of age by Open Auditions
 Must complete Registration form, liability waiver and image release at auditions.
 Participants are encouraged to arrive ready to perform with dance/performance attire and shoes (non-marking sole).
 Auditions will commence immediately after the registration time for each category.
 Each participant may only audition for one category, participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate other skills during their audition.
 No Height/Weight requirements, but a proportional slim/athletic fit is required by the team costume and apparel.
 If selected for the team, MUST have a flexible schedules for appearances and games.
 If selected for the team, MUST attend ALL SCHEDULED rehearsals. Rehearsals are conducted Monday-Thursday Nights from 7:30- 11:00 PM. Members will receive a monthly rehearsal schedule as to which sectional and full squad rehearsals they are to attend.
 Must have all necessary valid documentation to work in this country and in this capacity.
 If selected for the team, participant must live in or relocate to South Florida and have reliable means of transportation.
 Talent will be judged on performance, showmanship, energy, poise, personality, dance technique, style, personal appearance, physical fitness and professionalism.

Boot Camp / Finals Show:

The Finalists from the Open Auditions will move on to perform at the Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team Audition Finals Show. To prepare for the show, the Finalists will participate in a week of intensive dance, stunting, tumbling training and conditioning within their respective genres at the Finals Boot Camp. Along with the Boot Camp, all finalist will be required to attend a formal office interview.

Finalist will be issued a Marlins Energy Team Finalist Packet with all the Boot Camp information, including dates, locations, wardrobe and an interview date and time.
Interviews will be conducted Monday through Wednesday Jan.21st-23rd at Marlins Park. Boot Camp will be January 24th, 25th and the 28th through 30th in the evenings at various rehearsal locations. All selected Finalist must be available for every night of the Boot Camp from 7:00- 11:00 p.m.

The 2013 Miami Marlins Energy Team will be announced at the Finals Show. The Miami Marlins Energy Team Auditions Finals show will be held at The Miami Dade County Auditorium on Thursday January 31, 2013 at 7:30 PM. Call Time for all finalist will be 2:00 PM.

For more information please email jguerrero@marlins.com