Frequently Asked Questions

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Visit our auditions link and download the Prospective Member guide for detailed instructions on our process. Email goldendelightrecruitment@gmail.com once you review those materials for any follow up questions you may have.

Yes, but you need to email the staff to indicate you plan to extend your invitation to the summer audition so we can include you in the informational emails.

No. Videos apply to the invitation phase only. Not for the formal audition. You must be present at the audition experience. 

Yes. Incoming Freshman ladies are welcomed to audition for our squad at the summer audition in June. Our Freshman ladies also perform their whole first year. There is not a "red shirt" process. 

NC A&T Band offers scholarships to all of its members, including auxiliary! Once you audition and are chosen for the team, squad members have varying amounts added to their school accounts. These amounts do not total a full ride, therefore we encourage ladies who are interested in the university to seek additional financial assistance through their major department scholarships and/or external sources.

There is no specific weight requirement in terms of a number. However, overall physical fitness is a criteria at judging. Due to routine choreography and the rigorous nature of our shows, candidates must be in great physical shape. Emphasis is placed on the midsection, upper and lower body as strength in these areas is necessary for proper dance technique and execution, just as upper body strength is needed to be an effective twirler. We encourage you to treat Golden Delight as a sport. This ensemble is in the entire field show and the best word to describe what we are is “athletes.” Successful candidates will have fitness and technical proficiency.

Golden Delight is not a co-ed sport.

Yes. Ladies at Bennett College, Guilford College, Greensboro College and UNC-Greensboro are eligible to audition through the Greater Greensboro Consortium program. GTCC students are not allowed to audition for Golden Delight. More information on Consortium program

We do teach flag candidates how to twirl but NOT majorettes. Majorettes must have at least two years of twirling experience. Flag candidates are encouraged not to wait until auditions to get assistance with flag skills.

There are several things we look for. The most important being  showmanship/presence, dance technique and agility. Be sure you can execute all performance requirements.

All members of Golden Delight are dancers. When we are twirling, most ladies twirl flag (an average 14-16) and a select few twirl baton (on average 4-6). Banner auditions are no longer a separate audition process. Banners come from the selected squad.

Absolutely. Most of the ladies on our team have natural hairstyles. The choices we make in terms of how we wear our hair for performances does so to allow uniformity and cover natural hair. Hair needs to be long enough to braid. Season styles for individual squad members are determined by the staff. 

Yes. We wear uniform styles. It is applied in a way to protect your natural hair and we promote healthy hair.

Yes. However, all tattoos must be covered during all rehearsals and performances. If you do not already have tattoos, we recommend making sure that any you acquire in the future are in less noticeable places. If you have piercings other than one hole in the ear, they must be removed for all rehearsals and performances. 

Auditions are free of charge. Housing and meals are not provided for auditions. Candidates selected for the squad do have a financial obligation. That amount varies. All travel expenses and meals are paid by the department of bands during the season.

Average squad size is 18-22. However, we have varied from anywhere from as little as 12 to as many as 32! We do not select based on meeting demands for a certain number. Selections are based on mastery of basic skills, meeting minimum requirements, execution of choreography with flexibility and showmanship, sex appeal and womanly demeanor and an overall “fit” for Golden Delight. Competition is high and only those who meet the expectations and come prepared will be considered.

Right now. What we find is that most ladies need the extra time to transition to the collegiate level and to our particular style of dance and twirling. Sophomores and Juniors, it is never too early. 

Candidates should be familiar with minimum requirements, performance requirements and important dates. All of this information can be found on our auditions link. 

Yes. Returning members are not guaranteed a spot and must re-audition each year. 

We encourage you to work on your skills and join us for the next audition. Decisions made by the staff cannot be debated or contested.