Hi Dancers!
Welcome and congratulations on your dance accomplishments thus far! We are excited to announce the Fabulous Dancing Dolls auditions process. As we have all had to adjust to the restricts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Human Jukebox continues to monitor the challenges young people face in transitioning from high school to college, and during the matriculation of your college career. We realize that it takes a tremendous amount of courage and tenacity to navigate these uncertain terrains and are here to support your dreams of becoming a Fabulous Dancing Doll. The work that you will put in to prepare for auditions does not go unnoticed and we appreciate your efforts in planning and investing in our program. Please note, although the process is changing to fit the needs your health and safety, we will still uphold the integrity of the organization’s traditions and values.
With that said, the following information is what you will need to determine if you will move forward with the auditions process, requirements during the process, and expectations of you as a student first, then a Fabulous Dancing Doll.
Requirements to Register for Auditions:
1. Must be at least 17 years of age at the time of auditions
2. Must be fully admitted and/or enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours at Southern University and A&M College (this excludes SUSLA-Connect students).
3. Must have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of preliminary auditions (audition packet submission).
Requirements for Audition Packets:
NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THE AUDITION PACKAGE INFORMATION. TO SUBMIT THE REQUESTED INFORMATION, PLEASE USE THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW. IF THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH YOUR SUBMISSION, PLEASE CONTACT INFO@SUHUMANJUKEBOX.COM FOR ASSISTANCE.
1. Must have a completed packet and paid audition fee.
2. Must submit at least an unofficial copy of your final high school/last attended college transcript (Official copies will also be accepted).
3. Must submit a “Professional Headshot” (Cannot include a headshot or body shot in a dance costume.)
4. Video submissions are now a part of the preliminary audition process. Applicants will need to register to get specific instructions on what the videos should include!
Audition Process: There are 4 rounds in the audition process. Each advanced candidate will receive instructions on the upcoming round. Please be reminded, you will not receive information about round 2 unless your scores in Round 1 qualify you to move to Round 2.
1. Round 1 – Preliminary Process: Each dancer will be assessed and scored based on the information submitted in the Audition Packet Requirements. Should you not meet the score requirements, you will not make it to the second round of the audition phase.
2. Round 2 – Remote Audition
Expectations After Auditions:
1. Each student that is chosen for the final line up of Fabulous Dancing Dolls will be expected to move into their assigned place of residency after auditions are over. Freshman Camp will begin that following day.
2. Each student will be required to sign a “Student Participant Agreement and Handbook” that will be shared on the first day of Freshmen Camp.
3. Each student will be expected to complete and submit a final class schedule, financial aid obligations, and proof of completed enrollment.
4. Each student is expected to attend ALL rehearsals and related activities while maintaining the required cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Preliminary audition registrations will open on June 1, 2021. Please be reminded that audition packets will not be considered complete until all required information is received including the audition fee. Registration will close June 30, 2021, at 11:59 pm. There will be no exceptions to this process or the rules of auditions. Late information and emailed information will not be accepted. For your review, we have attached a FAQs information sheet. We look forward to meeting you!
Best Regards,
Akai C. Smith
Akai C. Smith
Fabulous Dancing Doll Sponsor
Southern University Marching Band
Southern University and A&M College
Phone: 225-771-4955
Kedric D. Taylor
Kedric D. Taylor, ABD
Director of Bands
Southern University Marching Band
Southern University and A&M College
Phone: 225-771-2195