Cheerleaders

NEW!!! **Audition Prep Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 PM
March 11-April 1

Prep Classes will be held at Winter Park in Eden Prairie. Please park along Washington Ave. and enter thru the loading dock/garage door on the East side of the building. This is not the same entrance you will use for auditions!

Winter Park address is 9520 Viking Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Click here to download information on Prep Classes!

Tryout Workshop - Saturday, March 27 (optional)

Open Audition - Saturday, April 10

Semi-Finals – Sunday, April 18

Final Audition - Wednesday, April 28

Click here to download a PDF with more info.
Click here to view the MVC Audition video.

General Details and Information
Make sure to visit the MVC FAQ for answers to all of the most frequently asked questions of the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders and about the audition process!!!!

Be a part of the “Glamour of the North” in 2010!

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

- Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. by June 2010

- If selected, must reside or be willing to commute to the Minneapolis metro area for rehearsals, appearances, games, etc.

- Must be able to attend ALL rehearsals, games and other related activities (Practices are on Tues., Thurs. & Sun.)

- Must be able to show proof of health insurance, recent physical, age and diploma, as needed

- Provide a completed and signed application and release/waiver

- Must be a full-time college student, career woman or mother/homemaker

- If selected to the team, a one year contract and commitment are required

- $25 Application Fee made payable to the Minnesota Vikings is due at Open Auditions

AUDITION DATES AND OVERVIEW

Audition Prep Classes (Optional)

Location: Winter Park – 9520 Viking Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Date: Thursdays, March 11 – April 1
Cost: $20 each or $70 for all 4 sessions

Prep classes are basically DANCE classes. See link above for more detailed information.
Classes will be taught by MVC alumni and current MVC will demonstrate.

Tryout Workshop (Optional)

Location: Winter Park – 9520 Viking Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Cost: $50 per session or $80 for both.
Session I: Registration at 9 a.m. – ends at approximately 3 p.m. (Lectures and Discussions)
Session II: Registration at 4:30 p.m. – ends at approximately 9 p.m. (Movement and Mock judging)

NOTE: **There are no pre-registrations. Application paperwork will be handed out at the door when you enter the facility.

- Bring your registration fee (cash or check made payable to Minnesota Vikings), a notebook, pen, water bottle and snack. Wear a warm up or comfortable dance clothes and either dance or tennis shoes.

- You will be required to leave the facility following Session I and will be readmitted for Session II. There are many restaurants in the surrounding area, if needed. (Eden Prairie mall is just minutes away!)

- Session I will cover audition preparation guidance in the areas of hair styling, what attire to wear, make-up application, resume preparation, photo selection, interviewing skills, public speaking, football and team knowledge, modeling, and more!!

- Session II will cover audition preparation guidance in the areas of increasing flexibility, pom motion placement, hitting the crowd, kick-line, technique of skills, a sampling of what the audition choreography style will resemble, a mock tryout and more!

- If you want to know what to expect at auditions, how to prepare and desire to learn TONS of helpful hints, then you should attend this workshop! It will be fun and will prepare you for what to expect! The workshop would be helpful for those looking to audition for another team (college, pro, etc.) as well or for those that would like to have fun just seeing what it would be like to be on the team for a day.

Open Auditions

Location: Winter Park – 9520 Viking Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: Call time is 9 am. End time will depend on the number of applicants. Plan a late end time and a long day!
Fee: $25 registration fee

- Here is your chance to be considered for the team! GO FOR IT!

- Please review all of the questions in the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section of this site for detailed information about tryouts. Auditions are closed to the public! Arrive dressed in form-fitting clothing and prepared to dance. Bring a resume, photo, application (if you attended the workshop) and application fee. You will also want to pack a snack, water bottle and layers to keep warm between rounds of auditions.

Interviews

Lottery sign up for times will take place once those that have been selected to Training Camp are announced. Interviews will be held at varying hours on Sunday and Monday, April 11 and 12, 2010. A quiz on team and football knowledge will be administered following your interview.

Training Camp

Where: Winter Park – 9520 Viking Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Dates: April 13,14,15, 20, 21, 22 and 27 (April 27th will be our Dress Rehearsal for the MOA Final Audition Show)
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. each night

- We will train, condition and learn material for the Semi-Final pageant and the Mall of America Final show during training camp

- You will also participate in the NFL Draft Party event on April 24th – making an appearance as a 2010 candidate

- Training Camp is closed to the public. You must have qualified for Training Camp at Open Auditions.

Semi-Final Pageant

Where: Location TBD
Date: Sunday, April 18, 2010
Time: Rehearsal call time 3 PM; Show start time 6 PM

- Participants will compete in an on stage interview

- A classic swimsuit pageant competition round is hosted during this phase of competition

- The Semi-Final pageant will be open to the public based on ticket availability and purchase

- The top 8 scores in the swimsuit category will be named as our finalists for the cover model competition for our team calendar for 2010

Final Auditions

Where: Mall of America, Bloomington, MN – Rotunda / 1st floor, East Side
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Time: Show start time will be 6:30 PM.

- This is open to the public. There is limited seating. FREE!

- Final team selection will be announced online and by phone Thursday, April 29, 2010.

- NOTE: You must have been selected through Open Auditions and all other rounds of competition to be judged at the Final Auditions. We will not accept walk up applicants on this day.

- Perform at all home games for the 2009 NFC Championship team - the Minnesota Vikings

- Travel on military tours, for appearances and in our Show Tour to entertain US troops

- Be a role model for hundreds of Junior MVC Cheerleaders and MVC All Stars

- Have a presence and contribute to our community as an ambassador

- Be featured in a professional calendar, photo shoot(s) and NFL productions

- Make 30+ amazing and life-long friends while on the team

- And so much more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you have more questions, please check out this MVC FAQ.