Dazzlers Auditions

Registration

January 1, 2022	Registrations Opens
February 28, 2022	Registration Closes

Potential Dazzler holds up pom pom at audition

Registration is available via the link below and will require upload submissions of the following documents:

Fully Completed Waiver
- Returning members only need to complete the top waiver portion, no insurance or physical information is needed
- Please note that a physical within 1 year may be substituted for the Physician’s Statement portion of the Waiver. While obtaining a physical or physician’s signature, please make sure the clinic that is providing the service takes your insurance. The try-out physical is your financial responsibility.
Copy of UFID/Letter of Admittance
- Transfer students or individuals with pending admission must submit proof that they have applied and are awaiting an admission decision. These individuals are allowed to participate in Round One of Auditions, but must have proof of admission in order to be admitted to Finals. Admission decisions will be requested for those considered for Finals prior to March 18, 2022; individuals will receive a phone call if admission documentation is missing.
Participant Photo
- Attire and Presentation:
  - Blue half-top
  - Black dance shorts
  - Performance ready hair worn down with limited accessories and appropriate make-up
  - Single stud rhinestone earrings; no additional jewelry or accessories (i.e. watches, bracelets, etc.)
  - Tennis shoes or tan jazz shoes only
  - Tattoos must be covered

Registrations are now closed.

Round One

March 1, 2022	Material Sent to Participants
March 8, 2022	Material Videos Due

An email will be sent to all registrants on March 1, 2022 at 11:00am EST with additional information and link to audition material
Material and all corresponding links, emails, and information cannot be shared
Videos of participants executing material should be uploaded to the link provided in the material email prior to the due date of March 8, 2022 at 11:00am EST
Attire and Presentation:
- Should be the same attire as Registration Participant Photo
- Blue half-top
- Black dance shorts
- Performance ready hair worn down with limited accessories and appropriate make-up
- Single stud rhinestone earrings; no additional jewelry or accessories (i.e. watches, bracelets, etc.)
- Tennis shoes or tan jazz shoes only
- Tattoos must be covered

Finals

March 18, 2022	Material Sent to Participants
April 1-3, 2022	Finals

Finals will be held in Gainesville, FL on the University of Florida campus
Individuals invited to finals should plan to be on campus by April 1, 2022 by 4pm EST and stay until April 3, 2021 at 5pm EST
Full information will be provided via email to those selected to advance
Should the Florida Men’s or Women’s Basketball teams advance in the NCAA Tournament a secondary date of May 6-8, 2022 will be selected as the Finals date

Before Auditioning

Please be aware of the following:

All audition end times are approximate.
All rounds of auditions and the new member meeting are closed to the public.
Individuals must be available to attend the entire audition; no exceptions will be made and no video applications will be considered. Cuts will be made periodically throughout the audition process.
Dazzlers are expected to learn approximately 40 routines each season. All sideline routines, cheers and school routines must be memorized perfectly by the first practice in August.
New members are REQUIRED to be in Gainesville June 21-25, 2022 for their new member physicals. No exceptions will be made. The date will be finalized closer to June.
All Dazzlers must be available to be in Gainesville at least three weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester for the start of practice. All lodging and expenses are the responsibility of the Dazzler during this time.

Composition

More than 75 applicants audition each year for the team. The final team is made up of 22 dancers. Potential returning members must audition each year and are not guaranteed a spot on the team. A returning member’s commitment, effort and performance throughout the previous year will affect their eligibility to return to the squad.

Dance Requirements and Performance Ability

All Dazzlers are expected to be able to learn choreography quickly and memorize several routines at a time. Dancers must concentrate on sharpness, body placement, technique and coordination without sacrificing energy or style. All Dazzlers must show a consistent, captivating performance that is defined by court appeal, enthusiasm and overall performance value.

Technique requirements include front kicks, a double pirouette, calypso leaps, leaps in second, and aerial, back handspring, tuck, layout, or headspring. Dance styles evaluated will include Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Pom routines.

For more information

Regarding the University of Florida Dazzlers, please contact:

Casey Reed
Coordinator, Dazzlers and Mascots
CaseyR@gators.ufl.edu
352-375-4683 ext. 6691

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