Raiderettes

Dates, Times, Location:

• Preliminary auditions are typically held in April
• Location:  TBA
• Check-in usually begins at 8:00 a.m. with the preliminary interviews following immediately.      
• There is no dance audition during preliminaries. Finalists are announced at the end of preliminaries.
• Recommended attire for preliminaries is daytime dresses, skirts or shorts, with appropriate hairstyle and make-up.
• Finalists: Rehearsals for the dance routine are held Tuesday and Thursday before finals. Location/directions will be given to finalists.
• Auditions and rehearsals are closed to the general public.
• Final audition:  Usually held one week after preliminaries.  Details will be given to all finalists.

Eligibility:

• You must be 18 years of age or older by date of preliminary audition.
• You must be available to attend all home games, rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 9:30 PM, rehearsals Saturday mornings from 7:30 – 10:30 AM and special public relations, charity and performance events.
• You must be able to attend a full day Saturday mini-camp. Date and time TBD.
• You may not cheer for The Oakland Raiders and another professional or college team.
• You must be able to provide authorized documents to work in the United States.

Preparation:

• Various styles of dance are used by the Raiderettes.  Dance techniques, such as turns, kicks and leaps can be used in routines.
• A dance workshop/prep class is typically held in advance of preliminaries. 
• Fitness boot camp classes have been offered prior to tryouts the past two years.

Judging:

• A panel of judges selects the Raiderette Squad. 
• Judging is based on appearance, poise, personality, physical talent and dance ability.

Benefits:

• Perform before sold-out home game crowds.
• Opportunities for exposure through various media, corporate, community and charity events.
• Opportunities for compensation through promotions, personal appearances and calendar sales.
• Opportunities for travel abroad.