Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the 2010 Patriots Cheerleading Squad, representing the three-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots!

Please be sure to scroll to the bottom for information on our Optional Audition Workshop, scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2010. 

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Patriots Cheerleaders 2010 Preliminary Auditions will be held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 at the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Registration will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Directions to the stadium can be found on www.gillettestadium.com. When you enter stadium grounds via the lot marked P1, follow the signage directing you to the practice structure.

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General Information and Requirements
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and must be a high school graduate or have a GED by the date of preliminary auditions in order to participate.  No exceptions will be made. Please bring a photo ID. There is no maximum age limit and we do not have a height requirement. Please note that preliminary auditions will be held on one day only. If you are unable to attend that day, there will not be a make-up date scheduled. We do not accept videotapes in lieu of auditioning. Preliminary auditions will not be open for public viewing. Only participants will be permitted into the audition facility.

You should wear fitted work-out attire and sneakers or dance shoes for the audition and be sure to bring warm-ups as it will get cool during the waiting periods. A neat and polished appearance is best. Your hair and make-up should be “performance” ready. Think “glamour” rather than “sporty.” Your outfit should complement your figure. You should also bring plenty to drink and a healthy lunch.

Upon arrival, all participants will be given a waiver to read and sign. Additionally, you will be given an application form that you will need to complete and submit with a $20.00 registration fee. You may complete the application in advance by downloading the form from the audition site of the cheerleader section on Patriots.com. Then, you can simply bring the completed form with you on the day of preliminary auditions.  Audition numbers will be assigned as candidates turn in their applications. 

It is suggested that you bring a resume and a current photograph of yourself. Your resume should outline your performance, employment and educational background, and any other interesting information about yourself, e.g., hobbies, special talents, etc. The photograph can be color or black and white, and any size is fine. It can be a headshot or a full length. Please note that resumes and photographs will not be returned.  
          
The tentative itinerary is as follows:  Two dance combinations will be taught during the preliminary audition process. There will be a freestyle dance segment as well, giving you the opportunity to showcase your own talents. Participants will be asked to perform the combinations in small groups for a panel of judges. Tabulations will be made throughout the day and two rounds of eliminations will take place. By the end of the day, up to 65 participants will be selected to compete in the final round, scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fidelity Investments Clubhouse West at Gillette Stadium. As with preliminaries, if you are selected to this round of auditions and are unable to attend, there will not be a make-up date scheduled. Current cheerleaders are not required to compete in preliminary auditions, but those electing to re-audition will join the group at finals. 

During the two weeks between preliminary and final auditions, candidates will be asked to report to Gillette Stadium for a personal interview with Tracy Sormanti, Cheerleader Director. At final auditions, you will be asked to perform the routines you learned at preliminaries. You will also be asked to again perform a short freestyle combination with your own choreography, showcasing your personal style. You will be taught, and required to perform, a kick line combination and can participate in an optional tumbling pass, if you're able. A swimsuit category will be included in the final audition process, as well as a meet and greet/Q&A segment with the judging panel. Please note: Don't worry if you do not have modeling experience. You're not being scored on modeling technique, but instead on your poise, presence and confidence. Scores will once again be based on dance ability, showmanship, appearance and level of physical fitness, and your personal interview score will be factored in as well.

By the end of the day, the line captains for the 2010 Patriots Cheerleading squad will be announced. Approximately 40 participants will be invited back to complete four intensive practices over a two week time period (two evening, two weekend days), and further evaluations will be made. This extended process will give me an opportunity to work with candidates on a more personal basis, so that I can best determine abilities, talents and commitment before making final eliminations. By March 20, the final 28 member Patriots Cheerleading Squad will be announced. 
 
Those being selected to the 2010 Patriots Cheerleading Squad will be required to attend two rehearsals each week, held at Gillette Stadium. These practices are generally held on Tuesday evenings (7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) and Saturdays OR Sundays (full day, usually 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.), from March through September. From October through season-end, practices will be generally held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, leaving weekends free for promotional opportunities. Please note that there may be variations in that schedule as Gillette Stadium is a multi-use facility, requiring some scheduling flexibility. Rehearsals will begin the week following squad selection. Patriots Cheerleaders do not perform at away games but perform at all 10 home games at Gillette Stadium, as well as any home playoff games. Should the Patriots play in the Super Bowl, the cheerleaders would likely travel to that game. Patriots Cheerleaders are part-time employees of the organization, and are compensated for practices, games and public appearances.

Here is more exciting news! All 28 members will be receiving an all-expense paid trip to the Dominican Republic, staying at the Iberostar Resort from April 24 through May 1, 2010 to shoot our 2011 Patriots Cheerleaders Swimsuit calendar! Every cheerleader will be featured on a full page in this very prestigious calendar. Please visit the Upcoming Events section of the cheerleader section of www.patriots.com for full details! 
(Note; this trip is tentative, not guaranteed, and is based on trip bookings).
   
In addition to the calendar shoot, Patriots Cheerleaders will receive many other benefits, which may include but are not limited to complimentary hair services, tanning and cosmetic dentistry services. International travel opportunities may be presented as well. Patriots Cheerleaders have appeared on many local and national television shows such as Entertainment Tonight, E! Television, Inside Edition, Fox News National, the Late Show with David Letterman, On-Air with Ryan Seacrest, Good Morning America and the CBS Early Show, just to name a few. The ladies have also appeared in national publications such as Maxim, Muscle and Fitness, FHM (U.S. and China publications) and Men's Style. Cheerleaders have made personal appearances throughout the United States and have entertained U.S. military troops stationed in more than 25 countries since 9/11. The Patriots Cheerleaders have made three trips to China to promote the NFL and the Patriots, and to train Chinese dancers and cheerleaders for the Olympic Games in Beijing. Travel out of New England and appearances for corporate and charitable organizations are cast based on individual availability.

Be sure to read the information below pertaining to our optional audition workshop! 

Again, thank you for your interest.  Good luck and I look forward to meeting you soon! 

Cheers,

Tracy Sormanti
Cheerleader Director 
3X Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots

OPTIONAL AUDITION WORKSHOP - Saturday, February 13, 2010
The following is information pertaining to our Optional Audition Workshop, a program designed to better prepare candidates for the audition process. Though attendance at the workshop is not required, it is highly recommended. It is common for workshop participants to be successful in the audition process, as they are well prepared. Please note: Due to the number of audition inquiries we receive, we are unable to respond to requests for a summary of the information covered in the workshop from those who are unable to attend the session.   

2010 New England Patriots Cheerleaders Optional Audition Workshop

Once again the Patriots Cheerleaders will host an optional one-day audition workshop at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. The purpose of the workshop is to better prepare participants for the upcoming audition process. Please note that attendance at this clinic is not required to audition, nor does it guarantee a position on the squad. However, a great deal of information will be shared that will lead to better overall scores as well as an improved understanding of what it takes to make the squad and what to look forward to if you do!

This workshop is open to participants only. Guests will not be permitted inside the event facility. Upon your arrival, you will be required to sign a waiver prior to your participation. After a brief registration process, a group warm-up will be conducted. Next, you will be taught several dance combinations. These combinations will be different from the routines that you will learn at preliminary auditions, however, they will familiarize you with the style and level of dance ability that is expected of squad members. We will also review the high kick and free style categories of the audition process.

The next segment of the program will include a very detailed discussion regarding the agenda for audition days, judging criteria, proper attire, hair and makeup suggestions, resume and photo requirements, and most importantly, some tips on how to have an outstanding interview. You will also be informed on what to expect should you be selected for the 2010 cheerleading squad including information on rehearsals, personal appearances, photo shoots, game days, travel opportunities, etc. The discussion will end with a Q&A segment.

For the workshop, you should fitted workout attire and sneakers or dance shoes. Your outfit should complement your figure, and your hairstyle and makeup should be worn to flatter your appearance as well. Although you won't be judged during this event, remember that first impressions are lasting and you want to feel and look your best. It is important that you bring warm clothes to wear during the discussion period as the facility can get chilly. Be sure to bring plenty to drink and a healthy lunch. It is also important to bring a pad and pen for note taking during the discussion segment.

At the conclusion of the program, each person attending the clinic will receive an autographed panoramic poster of the 2009 Patriots Cheerleading Squad. The most important material you'll take home with you will be practical and valuable information on the audition process, to assist you with obtaining a better overall score. 

Date of Optional Audition Workshop: Saturday, February 13, 2010

Location
Dana Farber Field House (at Gillette Stadium), Foxborough, Mass. 
Directions can be obtained at the stadium's web site: www.gillettestadium.com
Follow directional signage once on stadium grounds

Time
9:30 a.m.for registration. Program concludes at 2:00 p.m.
(Please be prompt.  Registration should be concluded by 10:00 a.m. at which time the program will begin)

Age
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED by the date of the workshop to participate. Absolutely no exceptions can be made.
Please bring a photo ID.

What to Wear
Work-out attire. Arrive with warm-ups over it and sneakers or dance shoes 

What to Bring
A sack lunch, water bottle and notebook and pen

Cost of Workshop
$ 100.00 (one hundred dollars) per participant

Two options for payment:

• On-line credit card payments - Pay Now >>
• Check or money order made payable to: NPS LLC 

If paying by mail, please remit as follows:
Attn: Tracy Sormanti; Patriots Cheerleaders
Gillette Stadium
One Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA  02035

Please ensure that your address and telephone number are reflected on your check, AND ALSO PLEASE INCLUDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CONFIRMATION/CORRESPONDENCE PURPOSES.  (Please note: refunds will not be issued). 

Online payments can only be made through the close on business on February 11.
Payments sent via U.S. mail must be received (not postmarked), by February 12.