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Audition Schedule
Watch the finals live at 5:30pm PT on, Sunday May 4th
Pre-Audition Information
There will be a series of six workshops* (not mandatory to audition) designed to help you prepare for the 2014 Sea Gals auditions. Five workshops will be "open workshops" and one 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.
More information below
Saturday, April 26 - 10 AM
Virginia Mason Athletic Center
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 27th.
All former Sea Gals (excluding 2013 squad) must report at 1:45 PM Saturday, April 26th, to learn Semi-Final routine and go through Semi-Final competition on Sunday, April 27th.
Sunday, April 27 - 1:00 PM
Virginia Mason Athletic Center
For all contestants invited back from the Preliminary Round and former Sea Gals (excluding the 2013 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, May 2 - 5:00 PM
CenturyLink Event Center Upper Concourse
Finalists will be taught the Final Audition dance routine to be performed on May 4.
Finalists will be photographed at the beginning of the session.
Sunday, May 4 - 5:30 PM
CenturyLink Field West Club Lounge
4:30 p.m. check-in - review routine; 5:30 p.m. - judging and live webcast starts (time subject to change)
The 2014 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, 2014.
Parking
Open parking at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. For CenturyLink Event Center 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 competitions
Virginia Mason Athletic Center:
12 Seahawks Way
Renton, WA 98056
CenturyLink Field:
800 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
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 (PDF) 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 2014 Sea Gals auditions. It is advisable, but not necessary, to attend any of the workshops in order to audition.
Five of the workshops will be considered "open workshops" and can be attended at a cost of $30 and will be held at a local Gold's Gym. Open workshops will consist of instruction on dance steps, sample dance routine, and a Q&A session about auditions.
One of the workshops will be an "intensive workshop" at a cost of $100 (non-refundable) and be held at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Intensive workshops (limit of 25) will consist of instruction on Sea Gal dance style technique, two sample dances, hair/make-up tips, speaking, costume information, Q&A session on auditions and personal attention.
You may attend all of the "open 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. The cost is $100 per "intensive workshop" and reservation will be required**.
*You must be eligible for the 2014 squad to participate in a workshop.
**Registration 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
Sunday, March 16th: 3:00pm-4:30pm - Issaquah
Saturday, March 22nd: 3:00pm-4:30pm - Redmond
Sunday, March 23rd: 3:00pm-4:30pm - Issaquah
Saturday, April 5th: 3:00pm-4:30pm - Issaquah
Saturday, April 19th: 1:00pm-2:30pm - Issaquah
Intensive Workshops
Monday, March 31st: 6:00pm-9:30pm - VMAC | SOLD OUT