ATX WINTERGUARD AUDITION INFORMATION

How much does it Cost? - There is a non-refundable $40 audition fee that must be paid before you are allowed to participate in the audition process. The fee can be paid by cash, check, or money order. Checks need to be made out to ATX Winterguard. There will be an additional $30 fee for returned (“bounced”) checks.

If you attended PRE-AUDITIONS, the $10 fee will be counted toward the full audition fee. You'll only have to pay $30 for actual auditions.

What do I bring to Auditions?- Flags will be provided. You will need to bring a rifle and/or sabre if you plan to audition for a weapon spot. Make sure you have submitted your Performer Application online. You should also print out and complete an Emergency Contact and Insurance Information Form in advance. If not, you will need to fill out a hard copy at the audition.

You should also bring water, healthy snacks, and a positive attitude. Bring a friend or two as well!

What do I wear? - Please wear all-black clothing for auditions. Wear comfortable, form fitting clothing. We will begin each day with movement sessions. You will need something that allows you to have maximum flexibility and your feet and ankles must be able to be seen. You will want comfortable shoes for the rest of the day.

What will we do? - The audition process will give you a true ATX Winterguard experience. You will be exposed to our movement and equipment technique principles and you will meet the entire staff. You will learn an audition routine and will perform in small groups. You will have fun and meet new people from Austin and other areas as well.

What do I work on for auditions? - As part of your audition, you may be asked to choreograph a phrase. Be prepared to finish any dance or equipment phrases as part of your audition. It will be fun! Also on the audition will be:

• Dance: - Chasse, Saute, Chanee turns (both directions), plie in all positions, port de bras, both sides - tendu, rond de jambe, arabesque, single, and try double pirouettes and leaps. You will also learn a short choreographed phrase in the style of: Classical/Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, or Jazz.
• Flag: - Spins on both hands, carves, tossing singles, 1 ½ and doubles on both hands. Vertical, horizontal, and angle tosses on both hands
• Sabre: - Spins on both hands, flourishes, hilt tosses 3, 4, and try 5 - blade tosses 3, 4, and try 5. Different catch positions.
• Rifle: - Spins on both hands, flourishes, tosses 3, 4, and try 5. Different catch positions.