The Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team is an energetic and exciting group of performers with unbelievable abilities and a relentless desire to wow the Cleveland Cavaliers fans. With high-energy dance moves, tumbling, and break-dance stunts, they have become an explosive part of the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball experience.

After an undeniably successful 2007-2008 season, where the Scream Team had the opportunity to perform in China for the NBA China games and then invited as one of only two entertainment groups to perform as part of the 2008 NBA All Star Weekend, we are excited to announce the search is on to create the new team for the 2008-2009 Cleveland Cavaliers season!

Want to be part of one of the most dynamic Hip Hop performance groups in the NBA? Well here is your chance! The preliminary open-call audition for the 2008-2009 Scream Team will be held at Quicken Loans Arena, One Center Court, Cleveland Ohio on Saturday, July 26th. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the audition will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Callbacks for semi-finalist only will be on Sunday, July 27th. Arrival time for July 27th will be announced at the conclusion of the preliminary audition.

We are looking for the most energetic, exciting and extraordinarily talented performers with crowd appeal, showmanship, personality and incredible individual talent. Dance and/or performing experience is preferred but not required. Pre-audition Jam Sessions are strongly recommended to those interested in auditioning.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age by November 1, 2008
• All participants MUST have flexible schedules for games, rehearsal and appearances
• Must have reliable transportation to and from all rehearsals, games and scheduled appearances.
• All participants must be a student and/or have full-time/part-time employment

Pre-Registration Requirement

• Audition Registration form (download)
• Non-returnable individual photo
• $10 registration fee
• Copy of identification (ex. Driver’s License, State ID)

**Please send Pre-Registration packet to**

Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team
Attn: Jami Taylor
One Center Court
Cleveland, OH 44115

****All Pre-Registration packets must be received by July 23rdth 2008****

Walk-up applicants will be accepted but should arrive early and must have the required documentation including non-returnable photo, copy of identification and $10 registration fee.

Audition Appearance and Attire

• Participants are free to wear whatever they feel most comfortable performing in as long as it is clean and free of obscene gestures and/or language. Please use your best judgment and dress performance worthy.
• (Men) Hair and face should be completely groomed and presentable
• (Females) Hair and makeup should be performance ready
• Dance or athletic shoes MUST have non-marking soles
• Knee pads and braces are permitted

Audition Format

***For those that make it through Semi-Finals, please be aware that the audition process could last through Wednesday July 30th beginning at 6pm each night, so plan accordingly. ***

The first half of the Preliminary audition on July 26th will be an open-call audition in which each applicant will need to be prepared to showcase their individual talent. Applicants can either freestyle or performed a short 6-8 eight-count choreographed routine to music from a pre-selected list (see below). This is your time to show what you have to offer so make it great!

Applicants asked to stay for the second half of the preliminary open-call audition will learn two short routines of various hip hop styles and perform each routine in small groups to determine who will be invited to return for the semi-finals.

A cut will be made at the end of the day and semi - finalist will be announced.

On July 27th the semi-finalist will again perform both routines learned during the preliminary audition in small groups for a panel of judges. The day will be concluded by a freestyle session and a cut.

Those remaining after the final cut will need to be available to attend a Finalist Mixer (meet and greet) on Monday July 28th from 6pm-10pm (location TBA). All finalists will be contacted by the Dance Teams Coordinator Jami Taylor to announce whether or not they have been chosen to join the 2008-2009 Scream Team on Thursday July 31st, 2008.

***Please be advised that auditions are closed to the public and anyone not auditioning will be asked to leave***

Pre-Audition Jam Sessions

Pre-Audition Jam Sessions are dance workshops that are designed to help prepare applicants by giving a clearer understanding of what to expect at the audition. Participants will be advised and given feedback on their performance ability and what they should work on to be better prepared. The workshop consists of one hour of choreography, one hour of break-dance technique and a question and answer session. Both choreography and basic break-dance technique are vital components of the Scream Team so it is highly advised that all applicants attend the Jam Sessions.

Cost: $20 for complete session (both choreography and break-dance technique); $10 for each separately. (Cash Only Please)

Jam Session dates are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Choreography: 7:00pm-8:00pm (Doors close at 7:10pm)
Break-dance Technique: 8:00pm – 9:00pm (Doors close at 8:10pm)
Location: Quicken Loans Arena – Employees Entrance

Date: Wednesday July 23rd, 2008
Choreography: 7:00pm-8:00pm (Doors close at 7:10pm)
Break-dance Technique: 8:00pm – 9:00pm (Doors close at 8:10pm)
Location: Quicken Loans Area – Employees Entrance

Date: Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Choreography: 7:00pm-8:00pm (Doors close at 7:10pm)
Break-dance Technique: 8:00pm – 9:00pm (Doors close at 8:10pm)
Location: Quicken Loans Arena – Employees Entrance

***Must be at least 16 years of age to attend Pre-audition Jam session***

If you would like to receive an information packet in the mail or have additional questions or concerns, please contact Dance Teams Coordinator Jami Taylor at (216) 420-2482 or Dance Teams Assistant Niecy Crawley and/or email screamteam@cavs.com with full name, address, phone number and email address if applicable.

Thanks for your interest in the 2008-2009 Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team, we look forward to seeing you soon.