Junior A-Town
Dancers 2009 Auditions
Sunday, November 1, 2009
CNN CENTER
Turner Athletic Club
Registration begins at 12:00 p.m.
$20 Registration Fee
Do you have what it takes to be a part of the best Jr. Dance Team in the NBA? If so, come be a part of the Atlanta Hawks Jr. A-Town Dancers!
Our program is designed for those
6 to 14 years old, to promote self-esteem, pride, commitment, and discipline among young dancers.
It provides the opportunity for young dancers to perform during Hawks’ games in the Philips Arena in front of thousands of fans! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exclusive team!
Requirements, Rules, and Frequently Asked Questions
Directions to Philips Arena
A-Town Dancers Main Page
2009 Audition Application (.pdf)
Participants Waiver (.pdf)
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Jr. A-Town Dancers Requirements, Rules and FAQs
REQUIREMENTS
Each JR. A-TOWN DANCER will receive one game uniform, which will be
the property of the Hawks and shall be turned in at the end of the
season. The dancer will also receive a Jr. A-Town Dancers shirt,
dance pants or cargos, tennis shoes, poms, game day earrings, back
pack and a warm-up jacket which will be theirs to keep once the
season ends.
Official uniforms are provided. Junior Dance Team members are
responsible for maintaining all costumes. Lost or damaged items will
incur a fee.
Rehearsals are held once a week on Sundays. Any dancer missing a
rehearsal prior to a home game will not be allowed to perform at
that game. Any dancer missing multiple games is subject to dismissal
from the squad. If you cannot attend the majority of rehearsals and
games, please do not consider auditioning.
Dancers must be at home games one and a half (1 ½) hours prior to
tip-off. Dancers will perform at a total of five to six games this
season. You must be able to attend all Junior Dance Team designated
games regardless of where you live.
Once making the team, members will be required to pay a one-time fee
of $250. This includes:
Additional items to be received include:
Dance Pants/Cargo Pants
T-Shirt
Dance Sneakers
5 performances at a Hawks Game
Poms
Practices and personal coaching from members of the A-Town Dancers
Back Pack
Warm-up jacket
End of year DVD
End of the year party
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE AGE
LIMIT?
You must be at least 6 years of age, and no older than 14 years
of age by November 1, 2009.
WHAT DO THE JUDGES LOOK FOR AT AUDITIONS?
The judges will be looking at your showmanship, dance ability,
as well as personality, excitement, and ability to perform in front
of a crowd of people. Dancers do not need to have a routine prepared
for auditions.
HOW LONG WILL AUDITIONS LAST?
Plan on staying at least four hours.
CAN MY FAMILY COME AND WATCH AUDITIONS?
No. Auditions are closed to public attendance. Only accompanying
parents and/or guardians are allowed to stay.
DO FORMER JUNIOR TEAM MEMBERS HAVE TO RE-AUDITION?
Yes, all members must go through the audition process each
season and are not guaranteed their place on the team.
WHAT CAN I DO TO PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS?
Be yourself and have fun!!! Work on stretching, kicks, turns and
leaps. Candidates will need to be able to pick up choreography
fairly quickly, and feel comfortable performing in front of a panel
of judges.
IF I AM NOT SELECTED, MAY I CALL THE ATLANTA HAWKS OFFICE FOR
FEEDBACK?
No. The judges’ sheets, comments and audition evaluations will
not be available.
WHEN DO REHEARSALS BEGIN?
Rehearsals will begin in November for the 2009-2010.
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
Parents will need to be prepared to have their children attend
weekly practices, which will last for 2 hours. Each practice will be
taught by a member of the Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancers. The team
will perform for at least five (5) games during the 2009-2010
season.
WHAT IS THE COST INVOLVED?
Parents will also need to be prepared to pay a $250 one-time fee
if son and/or daughter make the team. For games in which the junior
team is performing, additional game tickets will be available for
purchase.
Directions to Philips Arena
Philips Arena is located next to CNN Center, at the intersection of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive. The address for the arena is 1 Philips Dr. Atlanta GA 30303.
From North of Atlanta
Take I-75/I-85 South
Exit at Williams Street - Exit 249C
Turn right on Baker Street
Turn left onto Centennial Olympic Park Drive (formerly Techwood Drive)
From South of Atlanta
Take I-75/I-85 North
Exit at Andrew Young International Blvd. - Exit 248C (one way street)
Turn left onto Centennial Olympic Park Drive (formerly Techwood Drive)
From East of Atlanta
Take I-20 West
Exit at Windsor/Spring St - Exit 56B
Turn right onto Spring Street
Turn left onto Marietta Street
Turn left onto Centennial Olympic Park Drive (formerly Techwood Drive)
From West of Atlanta
Take I-20 East
Exit at Windsor/Spring St - Exit 56B
Turn left onto Spring St.
Turn left onto Marietta Street
Turn left onto Centennial Olympic Park Drive (formerly Techwood Drive)
Taking MARTA
Philips Arena / CNN Center is located on the East / West line just one stop west of the Five Points Station. For more information call 404-848-4711.
PARKING
Parking is available in the various lots around the arena including the CNN Decks and Centennial Garage located on Centennial Olympic Park Drive across from the arena. CNN Decks and Centennial Garage may also be entered from Spring Street. Accessible parking is available in both lots.
