2024-25 Auditions
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Celtics Dance Team + Maine Hype Team
The Boston Celtics Dancers and Maine Hype Team are precision dance
teams that perform at all home games and other events to bring spirit
and energy on and off the court.
All candidates must be (i) at least 18 years of age, and (ii) execute
the Celtics' standard release, waiver, and authorization for use of
photographs prior to participating in the audition(s).
What we are looking for:
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Advanced dancers with talent in hip hop, jazz funk, pop, traditional
jazz and breakdancing.
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Dancers must be able to learn stylized choreography and perform in
unison.
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Seeking individuals that learn and retain choreography at a fast
pace.
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Individual’s must have strong time management and communication
skills along with a flexible schedule.
Important Information:
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Beginning August [ ], 2024, Entertainment Team members will be
required to (a) participate in at least three (3) two-hour practices
each week (typically held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays), (b)
perform at all Celtics home games during the 2024-25 NBA season
(including playoffs, as applicable), and (c) participate in
occasional appearances at events within the Greater Boston area as
requested.
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Appearances include performances, meet & greets, photos, Q&A
sessions and more!
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Practice will be held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from
7:30-9:30 PM.*
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*Dates may move around due to games.
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Games and appearances will be on a rotating basis; this may include
weekends and holidays.
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There will be multiple appearance/performance requests throughout
the season outside of games, that we will ask members to attend
based on availability.*
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*There will be multiple internal/external appearances
throughout the season that we will ask people for their
availability on. Appearances include performances, meet & greets,
photos, Q&A sessions and more!
Application Instructions
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All candidates must register online. Included in registration:
- Two (2) current photos.
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Resume, including full work and performance history, and two (2)
professional references.
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Audition video (OPTIONAL, PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY IF YOU WILL BE UNABLE
TO ATTEND THE LIVE OPEN CALL on May 11th.)
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Must be a video link from YouTube, Vimeo, or Dropbox.
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Video Submission Requirements
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Introduction with full name, where you are located and one fun fact
about you. We want to see your personality!
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Example:
“Hi My name is Celtics Lucky, I’m from Boston and I live at TD
Garden. A fun fact about me is that I can flip 25 times in a row
with my eyes closed!!"
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One (1) minute dance video showcasing movement in either jazz, hip
hop or jazz funk.
2024 Audition Timeline
April 17th - May 8th Applications Open
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Submit your application and (i) attend the Open Call on 5/11/24, or
(ii) submit an audition video when you submit your application
below.
May 11th - Open Call
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Location:
Suffolk University Gymnasium
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Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
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Please arrive 30 minutes early for check in.
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Attire:
Athletic sneakers with non-marking soles. Professional hair and
makeup required. No big jewelry. Tattoos do not need to be
covered.
May 12th - May 31st Interviews
(by invitation only)
Please note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting
interviews on a rolling basis.
May 17th - Final Audition Invitations Distributed
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Emails will be distributed to applicants who are invited to
participate in Final Auditions for the Celtics Dance Team and/or the
Maine Hype Team.
June 2nd - Final Auditions
(by invitation only)
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Dancers must bring employment application (Employment Application
will be provided via email)
June 5th - June 7th
(by invitation only)
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Rosters finalized; decisions to be communicated to Final Audition
participants following the Celtics participation in the 2024 NBA
Playoffs.