HOUSTON – The Rockets Power Dancers will be holding auditions June 30 to see who has what it takes to be part of the team.
The auditions will be held at the University of Houston Recreation and Wellness Center at 4500 University Drive.
Registration, which has a fee of $25 cash, will be at 8 a.m., and those driving to the event will have access to parking at the UH Welcome Center Parking Garage for $3, or free parking can be found in parking lots 20A and 20C.
Following the auditions, finalist interviews will be held July 2, with finalist boot camps to follow July 3 and July 5-9.
The finals will then be held July 10, with the new Rockets Power Dancers announced at the end of the night.
Requirements for audition attire:
- Two-piece dance ensemble (must be fitted; no pants and must show midriff)
- Shoe of preference with non-marking soles
- Flesh-toned pantyhose or dance tights
- Performance-ready hair and makeup
What the Rockets Power Dancers are looking for:
- Professionalism
- Confidence, personality, showmanship, energy and enthusiasm
- Dancers who are well-spoken and can represent the Houston Rockets and RPD in a professional manner on and off the court
- Ability to pick up dance choreography quickly
- Consistent positive attitude
- Strong teamwork skills
- Ability and desire to commit for one full year
Audition process and choreography:
- Open auditions are closed to the public, family and friends.
- Preliminary auditions will consist of a series of two to three eliminations that will include stylized choreography and hip-hop.
- It is recommended that you bring food and drink to keep your energy up and stay hydrated between rounds.
- Candidates will be judged on appearance, dance ability, style, strength and completion of choreography, energy, projection, potential, personality and attitude.
- Finalists will be announced at the end of the day.
- The Houston Rockets can make changes at their sole discretion in the best interest of the Houston Rockets Power Dancers throughout the entire audition process.