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Audition Schedule
Pre-Audition Information
There will be a series of six workshops* (not mandatory to audition) designed to help you prepare for the 2013 Sea Gals auditions. Four workshops will be "open workshops" and two will be an "intensive workshop." It is advisable, but not necessary, to attend any of the workshops in order to audition.
You may attend all of the workshops if you wish. Sherri Thompson, the Sea Gals Director, will teach the workshops.
Audition costumes by Laurel will be available for purchase at each workshop.
Please remember that this is a help session, not an audition, so relax and have fun.
The cost is $30 per "open workshop" with no reservation required and $100** per "intensive workshop" with pre-registration*** required.
*You must be eligible for the 2013 squad to participate in a workshop.
**Registration for "intensive workshop" is non-refundable.
***A person may only register for 1 "intensive workshop"
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Sunday, April 14 - 12:00 PM
CenturyLink Event Center Upper Concourse
Open to anyone who meets the requirements below wishing to try out who has not previously been on the Sea Gals squad.
You will dance freestyle for one minute to the music provided by the Seahawks.
A $20 audition fee (cash only) will need to be paid at time of registraton.
Those invited back to compete in the Semi-Final Competition will be taught a routine to be performed Sunday, April 21st.
All former Sea Gals (excluding 2012 squad) must report at 4:00 PM Sunday, April 14th, to learn Semi-Final routine and go through Semi-Final competition on Sunday, April 21st.
Sunday, April 21 - 3:00 PM
CenturyLink Event Center Upper Concourse
For all contestants invited back from the Preliminary Round and former Sea Gals (excluding the 2012 squad).
Will perform routine taught at the end of Preliminary Round.
Those invited back for the Final Competition will be scheduled for individual interviews on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
Friday, April 26 - 5:00 PM
CenturyLink Event Center Upper Concourse
Finalists will be taught the Final Audition dance routine to be performed on April 28th.
Finalists will be photographed at the beginning of the session.
Sunday, April 28th - 5:00 PM
CenturyLink Field West Club Lounge
3:30 p.m. check-in - review routine; 5:00 p.m. - judging and live webcast starts
The 2013 squad consisting of 24 – 32 members will be announced at the end of the competition.
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Requirements
You must be at least 18 years of age and have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent by August 31st, 2013.
Parking
Park in CenturyLink Event Center Parking Garage located on Royal Brougham between 4th and 1st Avenue in Seattle. Enter the CenturyLink Field Event Center from the 2nd level at the nortwest corner of the parking garage and enter CenturyLink Field for the finals on 5th level at the northwest corner of the parking garage.
Attire
The audition attire is short lycra type shorts and crop top/bra top. Dance or tennis shoes.
For the final competition we will provide you with black low rise boy cut briefs which you will be required to wear (no tights or nylons). You will need a black sleeveless bra top of your own to go with the shorts.
What to Bring with You
Sea Gal Questionnaire, picture identification, a snapshot of yourself (will not be returned) and the $20 audition fee (cash only).
Judging
You will be judged in three categories: dance ability, physical appearance and showmanship.
Directions
Location of all competitions
800 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104 CenturyLink Field
Registration & Rules
In order to participate in the Sea Gals auditions, each attendee must print off a registration form (PDF), agree to the Sea Gals squad rules and pay the $20 audition fee (cash only).
Pre-Audition Information
There will be a series of six workshops* (not mandatory to audition) designed to help you prepare for the 2013 Sea Gals auditions. It is advisable, but not necessary, to attend any of the workshops in order to audition.
Four of the workshops will be "open workshops" at a cost of $30 per workshop and be held at a local Gold's Gym. Open workshops will consist of insturction on dance steps, sample dance routine, and a Q&A session about auditions.
Two of the workshops will be an "intensive workshop" at a cost of $100 and be held at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Intensive workshops (limit of 25 per workshop) will consist of insturction on Sea Gal dance style technique, two simple dances, hair/make-up tips, speaking, costume information, Q&A session on auditions and personal attention. A person may only sign up for one of the "intensive workshops."
You may attend all of the workshops if you wish. Sherri Thompson, the Sea Gals Director, will teach the workshops.
Audition costumes by Laurel will be available for purchase at each workshop.
Please remember that this is a help session, not an audition, so relax and have fun.
The cost is $30 per "open workshop" with no reservation required and $100** per "intensive workshop" with pre-registration required.
*You must be eligible for the 2013 squad to participate in a workshop.
**Registration fee for Intensive Workshop is non-refundable.
Workshop Dates
All Workshops will take place at Gold's Gym - Issaquah or Gold's Gym - Redmond
Open Workshops
Saturday, March 23rd: 1:30pm-3:00pm - Issaquah
Sunday, March 24th: 1:30pm-3:00pm - Redmond
Saturday, March 30th: 1:30pm-3:00pm - Redmond
Saturday, April 6th: 1:00pm-2:30pm - Issaquah
Intensive Workshops
Monday, March 25th: 6:00pm - 9:00pm - VMAC - FULL
Monday, April 1st: 6:00pm - 9:00pm - VMAC - FULL
