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Fire and Ice USA National
Dance Team
2007
Denver Dance Auditions
Spring 2007 - Date TBA
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Travel throuhgout California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and growing... |
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As
a member you can expect...
- Multiple prestigious performance opportunities
- Nationwide travel for performances
- Professional choreographers
- Corporate/Industrial paid performances
- Modeling opportunities
- Media exposure
- Charity and community involvement
- Valuable friendships
Team Highlights
The team has enjoyed traveling and performing all over the nation from California and Nevada to New York and Massachusetts. We have enjoyed choreography from former members of the Laker Girls, the Charger Girls, the Nuggets Dancers and Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders. We have volunteered over 100 combined hours to worthwhile charity and community organizations. The team has appeared at a variety of sporting events including not only professional ice hockey, our specialty, but also professional and collegiate basketball, soccer, arena football and lacrosse. The team has been featured numerous times in the media, including Channel 10 News, KUSI and Fox 6 News to name a few. This year's swimsuit calendar featured photography from one of the nation's leading photographers based out of New York City as well as makeup and fashion styling from one of Victoria Secrets' own. |
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Schedule
if you are Selected
- Community
or charity appearances as scheduled
- Super
Bowl event all day on Super Bowl Sunday
All
uniforms and equipment will be provided with
a non-refundable $50 rental fee as well as a refundable $100 uniform deposit.
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Audition
Information
 NOTICE: Fire and Ice USA has moved to Denver, CO. We will no longer be holding auditions in San Diego, CA.
Location: Denver, CO
Directions : TBA
Time:
TBA
Please come prepared as follows :
. Bring proof of age.
. Bring an application
and a photo (or pre-register).
. Wear jazz pants and sports bra or a two piece
leotard with flesh-colored tights or nylons,
and jazz or tennis shoes with non- marking soles.
. Wear hair down, apply tasteful makeup, and
remove all jewelry.
COVER
ANY TATTOOS.
The Judging Process :
Day One (preliminaries): You will learn short dance combinations and
perform them in front of a panel of judges in
small groups. Each candidate will be scored
on crowd appeal, showmanship, dance ability
and applications. There will be at least two
rounds of judging on the first day of the audition.
Day Two (mini boot camp): Candidates moving on to the next round to will return for a "mini boot camp" including interviews and a trial rehearsal. Finalists will be selected after the mini boot camp.
Day Three (finals): Finalists will perform the routines they learned during Day One and Day Two and should be prepared to showcase their own 4 eight counts of choreography. These eight counts should show off your strengths that were not demonstrated during the learned combination during day one. If you would like to sing during this time, please tell the on-deck attendant. Other talent showcasing such as gymnastics, tap, break dancing, etc. are welcome.
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How
to Apply
Registration is currently closed.
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Audition
Workshop
TBA
There will be a $5 workshop fee due at the door. Cash only.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Information / Q&A Session
- Learn what Fire and Ice USA is all about
- Find out what to expect during next year's season
- Get some great audition advice so you can better prepare
Technique Session
Polish your skills and find out what type of technique Fire and Ice USA incorporates in its routines
Performance Session
Learn an actual Fire and Ice USA performance routine from the 2005-06 season and learn more about the Fire and Ice USA performance style
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Frequently Asked Questions:
1.
Does Fire and Ice USA dance on the ice? How is
this done?
2.
Is dance ability restricted by the ice?
3.
Do you have to have ice skating experience?
4.
Is there an upper age limit?
5.
Does everyone have a chance to participate in
the swimsuit calendar?
6.
Do you have to have modeling experience?
7.
What type of experience should I have?
8.
If I have not danced in a while, should I audition?
9.
How should I prepare for the audition?
10.
What types of routines does Fire and Ice USA perform?
11.
Are gymnastics skills good to have?
12.
What kind of photo should I turn in?
13.
Is travel a requirement?
14.
Are there height or weight requirements?
15.
What type of shoes should I wear?
16.
What should I bring to the audition?
17.
How long will the audition last?
18.
Can my family and friends come to the audition
to watch?
19.
Is carpooling recommended?
20.
Do returning members have to audition again?
21.
How many spots on the team are available?
22.
Do members have to attend all rehearsals?
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Does Fire and Ice USA dance on the ice? How is
this done? 
Yes, we dance directly on the ice. They use
special shoes that grip the ice so that they can
dance safely on the ice.
2. Is dance ability restricted by
the ice?
Dance ability is restricted only slightly
by the ice. Most dance techniques are possible.
Dancing on ice does however require members to
have superior balance and control when executing
routines on the ice. For this reason, all members
participate in regular jazz or ballet classes
during and outside rehearsals.
3. Do you have to have
ice skating experience?
No, ice skating ability is not a requirement.
In fact, most members don't ice skate at all!
4. Is there an upper age
limit?
No, there is no upper age limit. You must
be at least 18 years of age to participate but
there is not upper limit. Typically team members
in the past have ranged anywhere from 18 to 32,
but that does not mean 32 is the upper limit.
5. Does everyone have
a chance to participate in the swimsuit calendar?
Yes, everyone has an opportunity to participate
in all photo shoots, but it is not mandatory.
6. Do you have to have
modeling experience?
No, you do not have to have modeling experience.
The team swimsuit calendar or poster is the first
modeling experience for many members.
7. What type of experience
should I have?
Any form of dance or cheerleading experience
is enough to audition. However some experience
is necessary. During the audition you will be
asked to demonstrate your ability to execute a
double turn and various other dance techniques.
You will not be required to demonstrate an axle
or fouetté turns, however you will have an opportunity
to show these techniques if you would like.
8. If I have not danced
in a while, should I audition?
Yes, regardless of how long it has been since
you have danced, it is recommended that you at
least attend the audition. Members undergo a rigorous
summer dance and exercise program designed to
shake the cobwebs off and prepare all members
for the season. However, it is recommended that
you attend the workshops before attending the
audition to help get back into dancing again.
9. How should I prepare
for the audition?
Dance. It is recommended that you take dance
classes before the audition in order to practice
the dance techniques that you will be asked to
demonstrate and to practice learning short routines
quickly. Attending the audition workshops is an
excellent way to prepare as well as to learn what
to expect.
10. What types of routines
does Fire and Ice USA perform?
The team performs mainly jazz routines along
with some hip-hop and novelty routines.
11. Are gymnastics skills
good to have?
Gymnastic skills are a plus but not required.
The team often performs at non-ice venues where
gymnastics can be incorporated. At the audition
you will be allowed to demonstrate gymnastic skills
only if you feel very confident in your abilities.
12. What kind of photo
should I turn in?
Professional photos are preferred but not
necessary. The photo should include you only.
The pose can be either full body or a headshot.
The photo should be 8x10 or 5x7, in color or black
and white. Photos will not be returned. You will not be judged on your photo - they are
for identification purposes only.
13. Is travel a requirement?
Yes,
some travel is required. Fire and Ice USA
is a national touring team. Members should be
comfortable with flying in planes and driving
long distances. Traveling performances occur
about 1-2 times per month and not all members
are required to go every time.
14. Are there height
or weight requirements?
No, there are no specific height or weight
requirements. Members are expected to maintain
a well-rounded fitness regimen and to remain in
good health and physical shape throughout the
season. Your weight should be proportional to
your body type and height.
15. What type of shoes
should I wear?
Jazz shoes are recommended. However you may
want to bring tennis shoes or other dance shoes
to test on the floor when you arrive.
16. What should I bring
to the audition?
It is recommended that you bring a cover
up to wear during breaks to keep your muscles
warm, personal items such as a mirror, makeup,
brushes, toiletries, a towel, etc. You should
also bring plenty of water and energy snacks.
17. How long will the
audition last?
There are usually 2 rounds of judging during
the preliminary audition. The audition will end
around 6pm. The length of the audition depends
on the number of candidates.
18. Can my family and
friends come to the audition to watch?
No, the audition is a closed audition - no
exceptions. Media, VIP, judges and candidates
ONLY are permitted entrance for the audition.
19. Is carpooling recommended?
No, carpooling is not recommended. After
each round of judging, those candidates who will
not be advancing to the next round are requested
to leave. If you and your carpool ride do not
advance the same amount of rounds, then one of
you will have to wait outside for a long time
before your carpool is done and ready to go.
20. Do returning members
have to audition again?
Yes, all returning members must re-audition
every year. Only inaugural members receive a bye
through the first round. All spots on the team
are considered open.
21. How many spots on
the team are available?
All spots on the team are available. There
are 20 spots.
22.
Do members have to attend all rehearsals?
Yes,
members must attend all rehearsals. During
the summer rehearsals take place 2 times a week
(Tuesday and Thursday nights).
After the season starts in mid-September rehearsals
will reduce to Tuesday nights only. A rehearsal
schedule will be passed out to the finalists.
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Questions
Please
contact Shelby Britton at 619-246-9189 or auditions@fireandiceusa.com.
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What
it's like to be a Member
 Brooke
Tigh
Fire
and Ice USA is the third professional San Diego
dance team I've been on. Since we don't represent
one team in particular, we have so much freedom
and flexibility to pick and choose where we want
to perform. It's awesome, because we're out there
not only to showcase what we can do as a team,
but what we are capable of doing as individuals
also.
The Fire and Ice USA website
is like a free advertisement for all the girls
on the team; companies can go there to hire specific
girls for specialized jobs, based on what's on
their bio/resume. Whether you're a model, actress,
singer, or something else...there's a pretty good
chance someone out there's going to see you and
want to work with you.
One of the coolest things that
sets us apart from many of the local teams out
there is that we have the opportunity to travel
all year long! Let me tell you, you DO NOT want
to miss out on next year's Vegas trip! We had a
blast!
Well, to all of you out there who
are auditioning...BEST OF LUCK TO YOU, and see
ya on the dance floor! |
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 Audra Stafford
I’ve been a member of Fire and Ice USA since it was founded two years ago, and in that time, I’ve had a lot of great experiences. Some of the most memorable for me are the Monday Night Football appearances — which have taken us all over Southern California, the community appearances — everything from the San Diego County Fair to the Holiday Bowl Big Bay Balloon Parade, and the charity events — especially the annual Helen Woodward Animal Center HOPE Telethon and the United Cerebral Palsy Golf Tournament. I’ve also met a lot of great people through Fire and Ice USA. Everyone on the team is a professional, and everyone is there because they want to dance! So if you love to dance, love to have a good time, and love to meet new people—Fire and Ice USA is for you! Good luck at the auditions! |
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Sarah
Richardson
Being
a member of Fire and Ice USA has been an amazing
experience for me.
Because we are an independent traveling team,
we get to perform for diverse
events and crowds. At first I thought that it
would be better to get involved
with a program that represented one specific
team, but now I really see the
value in what we do. We have had the opportunity
to perform at a variety of
beautiful venues for so many exciting sports
teams and organizations. I love
being able to read off my list of appearances
from this past year, because we
have covered so many arenas in the entertainment
industry.
This team
is a great way to get started as a model/actress,
and we have all
had amazing opportunities arise this year. Because
of my membership on this
team, I now do liquor promotions for Jack Daniels,
Southern Comfort, Tuaca,
and Amarula. I just recently got hired to do promotions
for Guinness, Red
Stripe, Smirnoff and Budweiser. I perform in a
live music show as a lead
dancer at a variety of clubs and bars in San Diego,
and I am also a solo
artist at a new ongoing cabaret show downtown.
This year I have had countless
modeling and acting offers, and I am shooting
a 2005 calendar next month for a
private corporation. As a member of this team
you are always in the public
eye, which exposes you to endless networking possibilities,
and really gets
you in touch with the right people.
Aside from
all of the perks, I have made so many wonderful
friends this past
year. We really work hard and support each other
at practice, at performances,
and also in life!! The management/coaches are
so uplifting and every practice
is a healthy and comfortable learning experience.
My favorite part of the year
was definitely the traveling, which we will be
doing a lot more of in the
future. Our trips to Vegas and Northern California
were amazing performance
and team bonding opportunities. I am looking forward
to an even bigger and
better team next season, and I hope you will consider
being a part if it! Good
luck at auditions, and remember to smile, have
fun, and give it your best!! |
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