securing an audition invitation
step 1: Research & apply
step 2: Secure an Invite
step 2: Secure an Invite
Research NC A&T SU, the Blue & Gold Marching Machine, and the Golden Delight ensemble to ensure your skills, talents and interests are match for the team.
Apply as early as possible for admission which is highly competitive, especially for out of state students.
step 2: Secure an Invite
step 2: Secure an Invite
step 2: Secure an Invite
Secure an audition invitation by:
1) Registering to attend a prep clinic or
2) Submitting a video for the staff to review. Carefully follow video submission guidelines found below.
step 3: attend Auditions
step 2: Secure an Invite
step 3: attend Auditions
Attend one of our two in-person audition opportunities, held in February and June each year. Candidates are notified onsite if they are selected.
Summer "Express" Auditions are much more competitive as we are filling a few remaining spots on the team. We highly encourage the February "Main" audition.
THE audition process
PRELIMINARY EVALUATIONS
The experience begins with an opportunity for the staff to do an preliminary evaluation of each candidate to consider womanly appeal, showmanship & presence, agility, and flexibility.
ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY
The next component allows the coaching staff to see you thrive in your own style through original choreography. The music is selected by the staff.
GOLDEN DELIGHT COMBINATIONS
Each audition will require candidates to learn multiple combinations that will allow you to demonstrate your comfort with the Golden Delight style on the field and in the stands.
PERSONALITY & CHARACTER ASSESSMENTS
Our staff is committed to the selection of team members that are not only talented but having a great attitude, high standards of excellence and strong character. Candidates may engage in a series of elements including interviews, written assessments and more.
PANEL JUDGING
Each audition, we are pleased to host objective and training judges to help our staff make the very difficult decisions about who should be on the team that season. Candidates go before the panel in small groups for anywhere from 1-3 rounds until a decision is reached.
PREPARING YOUR audition invitation VIDEO
- Audition videos must demonstrate dance technique (leaps, turns, kicks, etc.) a stands component as well as walks.
- Make sure you show your level of flexibility and agility. These can be shown as individual skills or in a routine.
- The material in your video submission does not have to be original.
- You can share your twirling skills if you have experience but it is not required.
- All videos must be uploaded to YouTube and the link shared via email. Do not attempt to upload videos to email and send. (files are typically too large) Make sure videos are not "private" They should be marked "unlisted" so we are able to view them. This is important.
- Due to the large volume of submissions, if we cannot view your video we do not contact you to follow-up and your submission is marked incomplete. ·
- Do not send videos of you performing with a group or ensemble. (i.e. during a field show, in the stands, etc.) We are unable to determine which participant you are.
- Be sure to clearly state your name and school you attend on the video. (You can also just have it as text in the video if you like) ·
- Videos do not have to be professionally done. Just make sure the quality is such that we can clearly see what you are doing. There is no specific length of your submission. Utilize this time to show us your very best.
- We will communicate your invitation decision within 2-3 business days of receiving your video.
- Deadlines for invitation submissions is typically one week prior to the audition date. Please check the website for exact dates.
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