Hurricanette Auditions 2025-2026

Saturday, April 27, 2024

• 4:30 - 5:00 PM Registration
• 5:00 - 5:15 PM Group warm-up
• 5:15 - 6:00 PM Across the floor technique round
• 6:30 - 8:00 PM Learn Jazz combination choreography
• 8:00 - 8:45 PM Learn Pom routine choreography

Announcement of semi-finalist proceeding to round 2

Sunday, April 28, 2024

• 9:00 AM Group warm-up
• 9:15 - 11:00 AM Perform Jazz combination choreography immediately followed by Pom routine in small groups
• 11:00 - 11:45 AM Callbacks

• 12:00 - 12:45 PM Lunch and change into interview attire
• 1:00 - 4:00 PM Interviews

Registration

Candidates will receive a number that they will wear both days of the audition weekend. Please provide a current headshot upon check-in (this will not be returned).

First Day

We will begin with technique and across the floor. We will observe flexibility (splits, kicks), turns, leaps, extensions, power. Judges look for dance technique as well as performance and athleticism. Dancers will then learn a jazz routine and pom routine. This choreography may be performed in small groups, with a chance for semi-finalist to take home the choreo to practice and perform again for judges the next day.

Second Day

Dancers will be divided into small groups of 3-4 to showcase splits, kicks and perform both routines back-to-back. It is highly recommended to watch video performances on our YouTube to gain awareness of Hurricanette "dance style" and to have an idea of pom choreography.

Cuts/Interview

Please dress in business attire and be prepared to present yourself in a professional manner. Judges value poise, authenticity, and honesty when evaluating potential members.

Tryouts last as long as it takes the judges to make their decisions. We hope to be done by 6:00 PM, but be prepared for an earlier or later finish. Please bring snacks and water to help get you through the long day of auditions.

The selected squad members will be announced online that evening with an email invitation to join the new Miami Hurricanettes!

Please email txg554@miami.edu for clarification on any audition expectations.

Please wear all black attire for both days:

• Crop/sports bra style top
• Booty shorts (not high-waisted)
• White sneakers or cheer shoes and jazz shoes
• Outfits may be embellished with stones, sequins, etc.
• Hair must be down with full makeup performance ready
• No tights, no piercings (only stud earrings), tattoos must be covered

Please arrive as you would look for a game day. We want to be able to imagine you in our uniform! Reference our social media for makeup and hair styles.

All finalists will be asked to dress in business attire for the interview part of the audition. Refer to the Detailed Agenda section above for more information.

The regular practice schedule is as follows:

Fall and Spring commitment (receive class credit for both semesters)

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 4:00 - 6:30 PM
• Select Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Football games and travel will take up the entire day

Dance team members must be back in Miami prior to school for camp which will begin at least 10 days before school starts.

Performances

The Dance Team performs at athletic, campus, alumni, media, and community service events throughout the year, including:

• All home football games, Bowl Game, and select away games
• Select home men's and women's basketball games
• Media events including: TV promotions, sponsorship promotions, photo shoots, etc.
• Various campus events including: pep rallies, grand openings, recognition ceremonies, etc.
• Various alumni events including: homecoming, presentations, award ceremonies, etc.