Auditions

Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th 

Ocean Bank Convocation Center

Registration- 7:45am 

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Auditio Prep Class

Monday, April 15th

6:00-8:00pm

$25 cash

Ocean Bank Convocation Center

Audition Prep Classes are a great way for you to train for Auditions. Meet the Coaching Staff, grab some Dazzler insider tips, and ask any questions you may have about what it takes to be an FIU Dazzler! Prep classes are open to dancers 16 and over- its never to early to get a glimpse of dance at the College level.

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WHAT WE LOOK FOR

The FIU Dazzlers serve as ambassadors to the Univeristy and our local community. All Dazzlers are expected to perform with the highest  level of dance technique and show growth potential.

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Skills to expect include:

Triple Pirouette

Turns in second- a la seconde turn sequence

Switch leaps and jump combinations

Flexibility and leg extensions

Acrobatic Technique 

Throughout the audition the most important quality is confidence!

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REGISTRATION

Please bring the following items:

1) Completed and signed FIU ATHLETICS FACILITIES RELEASE WAIVER 

2) Full body photo in audition attire

3) Photo copy of FIU student ID card

4) Copy of Fall schedule

          -Incoming Freshmen- Letter of Acceptance 

5) Audition Fee- $35 cash 

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Day 1- Preliminary Round

Please be sure to arrive knowing the choreography for the FIU FIGHT SONG

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Day 2- Final Round

-Solo Routine

• prepare  30-45 second solo routine

• style of your choice

• showcase your best skills 

• be sure music is edited/cued  

• email instructions for music will be shared once Finalists are announced 

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ATTIRE

Women

• Dress to impress

• Crop top and shorts with nude tights  

• Jazz shoes, sneakers, tuners 

• Performance earrings only- no other body jewelry

• Performance hair and makeup

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Men

• Sleeved t shirt and gym shorts or pant

• Dance shoes and sneakers

• No piercings 

• Well groomed and clean shaven

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Spirit Team Requirements

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ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a full-time undergraduate student (min 12 credits) or graduate student (min 9 credits) at FIU for the Fall & Spring semester.

• Students must be enrolled in classes for Fall 2024. Students accepted for Spring 2025 are not eligible to audition. We recomend continuing your training, and we hope to see you for the following year. 

• Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA

• If you are an incoming freshman or transfer student, you MUST provide a letter of acceptance into the university.

• You must be available for Team Physicals, Summer Intensives, and the start of summer practices.

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REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Please consider your availability for all listed dates prior to auditioning, you must be available and present for all dates.​​

•  Team Meeting- Wednesday, May 8th- 6:00pm

• Physical Clearence Packet- 

• Summer Instensive Week- June 10th-13th

• Season Practices - beginning July 10th- Mondays & Wednesdays

• Team Practices- Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30am-11:30am

• Additional practice times are based on events 

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TEAM EVENTS​

• Community Appearances

• FIU Football Games

• FIU Men & Women's Basketball Games

• C-USA Conference Tournament- Huntsville, AL

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TEAM BENEFITS

In turn for your dedication to the Spirit Program we currently provide:

• Book Scholarship- including class materials

• Athletic Priority Registration

• Team Travel

• Access To Athletic Trainers & Medical staff

• Adidas Team Apparel

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If you are unable to attend Auditions, please contact FIUDazzlers@fiu.edu 

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We look forward to seeing you DAZZLE!

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