| Want to be an NFL cheerleader? NFL cheerleaders | | | | you from semi-finals. Wear a color scheme that you |
| are important to the world of American football. | | | | will wear throughout the week. If you wear purple |
| Without them, football teams would not have the | | | | today, wear purple tomorrow. This way the judges |
| public image that they hold today as cheerleaders go | | | | can remember you which is important in a crowd of |
| out on the sidelines to entertain the audience, make | | | | hundreds. |
| appearances, and participate in charity events. | | | | Dance |
| However, getting into the NFL cheerleader squad is | | | | Dance skills are important because this is what NFL |
| not an easy task as hundreds participate in the | | | | cheerleaders do on the sidelines. Learn what dances |
| auditions each year to get one of the few coveted | | | | will be in the auditions. Some common ones are |
| openings. | | | | kickline, a jazz dance, and a freestyle dance. Also |
| Preparation | | | | make sure you can pass the "Kick the Hat" test so if |
| If you're interested, the first thing you should do is | | | | you can't do it now, start practicing so you can get it |
| to make a phone call or visit the homepage of the | | | | right. In addition, you'll have to do splits, high kicks, |
| NFL cheerleaders squad. Keep track of when the | | | | have good energy, and poise. It's a lot to think about |
| audition is taking place. Auditions usually last a few | | | | and have to be able to do but if you can get this |
| days with preliminary rounds, semi-finals rounds, and | | | | right in front of an audience, you will have a better |
| final rounds. Find out what you will be doing on those | | | | chance than at least half the crowd. With freestyle |
| days ie, what kind of dance, is there a freestyle | | | | dance, you'll just have to practice to random music |
| dance, is there an interview session, other | | | | and make stuff up on the spot. One way to go |
| requirements. | | | | about this is to make a few moves before-hand and |
| Not all squads are the same. Some have different | | | | mix and match these moves on the spot. If you |
| dancing styles so it would be handy to watch their | | | | make a mistake, just smile and keep going like a true |
| moves in order to prepare for the audition. Watch | | | | entertainer. |
| their moves on TV or online on their website or | | | | Interview, etc |
| Some squads offer clinics or classes so make sure to | | | | When you've got your dance skills down, take the |
| take advantage of those to better prepare yourself. | | | | time to go over your interview skills. You want to |
| Also these clinics/classes can get you more exposure | | | | make a good appearance so get a suit that has a |
| to the team which could work in your favor come | | | | professional and modern look. Prepare yourself to |
| audition time. | | | | talk about the following topics: your history, why you |
| Looks | | | | want to be in the squad, are you willing to relocate, |
| Try to anticipate what kind of "look" the squad is | | | | what is your availability, your knowledge of the NFL |
| going for. Some may have a preferred look that they | | | | and its cheerleaders, and the squad specifically that |
| want to see in their cheerleaders. If you can note | | | | your interested in. Think about some questions they |
| that, then try to achieve that look. Go to a good | | | | might ask and prepare some answers ahead of time |
| makeup artist and hair stylist and experiment over | | | | so you can feel more at ease talking during the |
| the year to see which one will get you the look you | | | | interview. The last thing you want to do is stall for |
| need so when it comes time, you can have that look | | | | more than 10 seconds to answer a question. Go |
| ready for the auditioning process. Longer hair is | | | | through a mock interview with a friend so you can |
| usually better so try not to cut it short. | | | | get some candid feedback on how well you are |
| Work out consistently so you don't end up going out | | | | doing. |
| of shape towards the audition day. Plus you'll need | | | | During auditions, girls may get cut even though they |
| that in-shape body to fit in the slim-fit NFL | | | | did everything in their power to try to obtain a spot |
| cheerleaders uniform. | | | | in the squad. They may even have done everything |
| A few days before audition, you may want to do a | | | | right. However, the fact of the matter is that there |
| "dress rehearsal" to make sure your hair, makeup, | | | | are only so many spots in a squad. Because of this, |
| and clothes are in good condition after a few dance | | | | girls may audition over and over before making it as |
| routines. | | | | an NFL cheerleader. Hopefully, you can get in with the |
| Select your clothes a couple days before audition | | | | first audition you do but don't be discouraged if you |
| time. You may need interview attire in addition to | | | | can't. "If at first you don't succeed, try try again." |
| your workout clothes. These clothes should fit you in | | | | Just have fun with the process and try to make |
| a way that is comfortable and flattering. Nothing too | | | | some friends while you're at it. |
| revealing or else the judges will immediately discount | | | | Good luck! |