In addition to the successful completion of the eligibility and registration requirements, the Majorette audition process is comprised of 4 categories: Individual routine, Basic requirements, Across the floor movement & Group routine.

Individual routine:

This is your time to show the judges what you do best! The routine should showcase your ability to successfully execute a prepared routine. You will be judged not only on your twirling skills but also on your showmanship, body technique, professionalism, entertainment value, and physical fitness. Multiple baton work should be included in your routine, as well as dance twirl type steps. The choreography for your individual routine should demonstrate and showcase your twirling and performance strengths! Entertainment value is super important! The routine time limit is 2:30 minutes. NO props are allowed. It is important to choose music that is engaging and tasteful. Please note that music that is currently popular on the radio is not always the best choice. Music selections may have no profanity or questionable lyrics. Music for all individual routines must be submitted no later than Monday, March 17th at 5:00 p.m. Music should be emailed to UAB.majorettes@gmail.com. Make sure the file is labeled with your name (example: “Jane Doe Majorette Auditions”) and is in MP3 format. Files not in this format cannot be played.

Basic Requirements:

• Vertical 2-turn catch left
• Horizontal 2 spin
• Vertical 3-turn
• Toss illusion
• Toss cartwheel
• Splits (both R & L)
• 3-baton showers/juggles (must do at least 7 consecutively). These will be performed individually for the judging panel.

Field Movement:

All tryout candidates will learn an across the floor combination to perform for the judges. Movement and body carriage are integral parts of every performance, so it is important to evaluate these components at our tryouts. All candidates will be sent a video to learn the Across the Floor Movement sequence on Monday, March 17th. The sequence will include marching, jazz runs and other field movement techniques. Please note, this sequence will not be taught the day of auditions so all candidates should prepare accordingly.

Group Routine:

This routine will be taught the day of tryouts. This allows the judges to see how well an auditionee can adapt to learning routines quickly. This is also an opportunity to see how well those auditioning work and perform together. This routine will be performed in small groups determined the day of the tryout. During the time of learning and performing this routine, judges are looking for quality technique, an ability to move past a mistake in a timely manner, a positive attitude and the overall performance abilities of each tryout candidate.

All new prospective tryout candidates must submit the letter of evaluation. This evaluation should be filled out by the Band Director, or Auxiliary Coordinator. In the event, and only in the event, that a candidate is not a member of their school’s marching band, a letter of evaluation may be given by their studio instructor. Recommendations are due no later than March 17th at 5:00 pm. Evaluation forms can be found at the link below. Please have your director/instructor email these directly to Kinlee Aviles at uab.majorettes@gmail.com.

In addition to the successful completion of the eligibility and registration requirements, the Blazerette audition process is comprised of 4 categories: Individual routine, Basic requirements, Across the floor movement & Group routine.

Individual routine:

Your individual routine should ultimately showcase your skills as a dancer and highlight your performance abilities. Aim to impress the judges and show them what you do best! You will be judged not only on your dance technique, but also your showmanship, entertainment value, execution of demonstrated skills, and physical fitness. The routine time limit is 1:30. This routine can be performed to the music of your choice, but please make sure the music is tasteful and contains no profanity or questionable lyrics. Music for all individual routines must be submitted no later than Monday, March 17th at 5:00 p.m. Music should be emailed to Juliannajones916@gmail.com and sent to the link below. Make sure the file is labeled with your name (example: “Jane Doe Blazerette Auditions”) and is in MP3 format. Files not in this format cannot be played.

Basic Requirements:

• Right and Left Triple Pirouette (or higher)
• Turns in second (one eight count into a double pirouette) 
• Right and Left Grand Jete 
• Right and Left Renverse Jump into split
• Right and Left leg hold turn
• Right Pique Chaine Calypso 
• Right Leap in second
• Straight Kicks (two eight counts connected) 

Across the Floor Movement:

All tryout candidates will learn an across the floor combination to perform for the judges. Movement and body carriage are integral parts of every performance, so it is important to evaluate these components at our tryouts. All candidates will be sent a video to learn the Across the Floor Movement sequence on Monday, March 17. The sequence will include marching, jazz runs and other field movement techniques. Please note, this sequence will not be taught the day of auditions so all candidates should prepare accordingly.

All new prospective tryout candidates must submit the letter of evaluation. This evaluation should be filled out by the Band Director, or Auxiliary Coordinator. In the event, and only in the event, that a candidate is not a member of their school’s marching band, a letter of evaluation may be given by their studio instructor. Recommendations are due no later than March 17th at 5:00 pm. Evaluation forms can be found at the link below. Please have your director/instructor email these directly to Julianna Jones at Juliannajones916@gmail.com.