Majorettes

2024 MAJORETTE AUDITION INFORMATION

We are excited to announce our 2024 UGA Majorette audition information for the upcoming season.

STEP ONE: ONLINE APPLICATION AND FEE:

Submit your online application by 8:00 PM EST Monday, April 1, 2024 at the following link: https://dawgsaux.wufoo.com/forms/2024-uga-auxiliary-audition-application/

Items to be included in the online application:

Please note that we will require a physical form from a doctor. We only require completed physicals from candidates who are invited to Live callbacks on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

STEP TWO: VIDEO AUDITION:

We will require 2 Video submissions from each applicant by Sunday, April 7, 2024 @ 5:00 PM.

Video 1: Introductory/Technical Evaluation Video: Introduce yourself and state the date of the video. Ex: Hello, my name is “First Name-Last Name” and current date of the video (Ex. April 7, 2024). (Intended major, hometown, year in school, etc.) and explain why you wish to be a UGA Majorette, why you chose UGA, future goals, interesting fact about yourself

1-baton Tricks: 6 total

  • Toss Walk-Over (Vertical toss)
  • Toss Spin Illusion (Vertical toss)
  • Both Toss Illusions (Right leg regular illusion & crossover illusion on the right leg)
  • 3 Spin (Vertical & horizontal)

3 baton tricks: 3 total tricks (Vertical Box with one turn at the end, 4 Horizontal Box juggles, 4 vertical Juggles into high toss Backhand Flash Around)

2 baton tricks: 3 total tricks (high-low 1 turn, side to side left toss, right toss, catch right to back then catch flash catch left to the front, Horizontal/Vertical combination with illusion)

Video 2: Individual Routine: (Include advanced bodywork, required twirling elements, showcase your showmanship & twirling style).  You may choose any music that is tasteful. The routine shall not exceed 2 minutes.

SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION VIDEOS by 5:00 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2024. 

Video Requirements: Please upload videos to YouTube and be sure the links are unlisted to allow our staff to access them.

Attire for Video Auditions:  Your Hair & Make-up should be complementary and appropriate for an athletic environment.

Female Candidates:  2-piece attire

  • Black leotard
  • Tights
  • Dance/baton shoes (your choice)

Male Candidates:

  • Top: Tank Top/Dance Top of Choice
  • Bottom: Shorts or Pants
  • Shoes:  Dance shoes of choice

STEP THREE: LIVE CALLBACK AUDITION:

Candidates selected for live audition will be notified via email by Friday, April 12, 2024.  Live callback auditions will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

At the conclusion of the live callback audition, our final 2024 team will be announced. A mandatory orientation meeting will take place on this same day.

IMPORTANT DUE DATES

  • April 1, 2024 - Application, letter of recommendation, photocopy of UGA acceptance or ID, $40 audition fee due by 8:00 PM
  • April 7, 2024 - 2 video submissions due by 5:00 PM
  • April 12, 2024 - Email invitation for live audition if selected
  • April 27, 2024 – Live Audition

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Judges: The judges will score candidates during both the video portion of the process, as well as callbacks. Judges are looking for poise, twirling technique, memory, timing, showmanship, personality, and learning approach.

Deposit: A new member can expect to pay around $1,500-$1,800 total for the season’s apparel. Many of these items are one-time purchases. 50% of the members’ total is expected to be paid at the mandatory meeting after being offered a position on the team scheduled for April. The remaining balance is to be paid by June 1st.

*For first-year students this should be either a copy of your UGA admission letter or a copy of your official notice that you are on the waitlist for Fall 2024 admission.  For returning students, this can be a copy of your Fall 2024 official class schedule or a copy of your UGACard.

For more information contact: Dawgsaux@yahoo.com.

Go Dawgs!