Jr. A-Town Dancers Requirements, Rules and FAQs

REQUIREMENTS

Interested applicants should have their parents complete and send the application, waiver and headshot to the following address:

Jr. A-Town Dancers
Attn: Donni Frazier
101 Marietta Street, Suite 1900
Atlanta, GA 30303

Or fax to, 404-878-3595 no later than Wednesday, October 15th. ALL APPLICANTS ARE URGED TO PRE-REGISTER!

Audition Application and Participants Waiver
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GENERAL INFORMATION, RULES AND REGULATIONS

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 two and a half (2 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:

Becoming a MVP Member of the Hawks Kids Club Presented by Sprite offering:
Welcome Letter
Membership Credential
E-Birthday Card
Name on the Jumbotron for Member birthday (with parental permission)
Invitation to Special Events
10% off All purchases from Team Gear I & II
Special Ticket Offers for Kids Club Members
Hawks Kids Club E-Newsletter
Autographed Photograph by Harry D. Hawk and Skyhawk
4 free ticket vouchers to a 2008-2009 Regular Season Hawks game (only can use 1 per game)
*Membership Kit - will include Hawks Kids Club Premium Items

Additional items to be received include:
Cargo Pants
T-Shirt
Game uniform
Dance Sneakers
6 performances at a Hawks Game
Poms
Personal coaching from members of the A-Town Dancers
End of year DVD
End of the year party

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS THE AGE LIMIT?
You must be at least 7 years of age, and no older than 13 years of age by November 1, 2008.

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 2008-2009.

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 six (6) games during the 2008-2009 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 makes 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.