RENTON, Wash. -The Sea Gals will hold open auditions for their 2015 squad on Saturday, April 25, starting at noon at Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC) in Renton the team announced today. Auditions will be comprised of four competition rounds. The first round of competition includes a one minute freestyle dance to music provided by the Seahawks. Contestants will be judged in three categories: dance ability, pizzazz and physical appearance. The auditions begin on Saturday, April 25 with the final competition and live webcast on Sunday, May 3 at 5 p.m.
Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent by April 25, 2015. The 2015 squad will consist of 24 - 32 members.
Four workshops will be held to help prepare applicants for the competition. The workshops will consist of instruction on dance steps, a sample dance routine, and a Q&A session about the audition process. They will be held at local Gold's Gyms and cost $30 per session. Sea Gals Director Sherri Thompson and Sea Gals Choreographer Shannon Kingsley will teach the classes. It is advisable, but not necessary, to attend any of the workshops in order to audition.
"The workshops are designed to prepare applicants in all three areas of judging, including dance ability, pizzazz and physical appearance," said Sea Gals director Sherri Thompson. "Applicants can attend one or more sessions to prepare and build their confidence for the competition."
The Sea Gals balance a busy schedule of practicing, performing and making over 300 public appearances in the community throughout the year. The squad performed on the field at the last two Super Bowls in addition to numerous national TV appearances including the following: ESPN, Fox & Friends, Fox Sports, Good Morning America, TODAY Show, Access Hollywood and Inside Edition. The Sea Gals have also traveled extensively to perform in Japan, China, Mexico, and Europe.
For more information on the Sea Gals, workshops and auditions, visit www.SeaGals.com.
Open Workshops
Sunday, March 22
5-6:30 p.m.
Gold's Gym, Issaquah (1025 NW Gilman Blvd Suite E-8)
Saturday, April 4
4-5:30 p.m.
Gold's Gym, Issaquah (1025 NW Gilman Blvd Suite E-8)
Sunday, April 12
4-5:30 p.m.
Gold's Gym, Issaquah (1025 NW Gilman Blvd Suite E-8)
Audition Schedule
Saturday, April 25
Noon
Virginia Mason Athletic Center, Renton
Sunday, April 26
Noon
Virginia Mason Athletic Center, Renton
*Friday, May 1 *
5 p.m.
CenturyLink Field Event Center, Upper Concourse
*Sunday, May 3 *
5 p.m.
CenturyLink Field, West Club Lounge
