Have you ever wondered how to become a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader? The Miami Dolphins have had cheerleaders on their sidelines since 1966 and at the time the age range was from 8 years old to 18. The Miami Dolls, as they were called, was a squad of 125 girls from which 48 were chosen weekly to help get the fans excited.

In 1977 the selection process was changed by owner of the Dolphins, Joe Robbie who enlisted the help of the famed choreographer, June Taylor to train the new Dolfin Star Brites. Ladies were invited to audition and of the over 300 hundred that did, 30 were selected.

The synchronized, high kicking half-time Star Brite presentations, along with a 22 piece brass band, wowed the fans as they performed onstage in the Orange Bowl's east end-zone. In 1983, they changed their name to the Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders.

In 1990, the Cheerleaders retired their go-go boots, and replaced them with sneakers. Then in 1994 the Miami version of the June Taylor Dancers was replaced by a more conventional co-ed cheerleading squad that focussed on stunts and pompoms.

In 1996, the Cheerleading team, under the direction of former Dolphin Cheerleader, Dorie Grogan, readopted their original dancing format.

Now, in the 21st century, the Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders, donning their white boots, not only appear at the games, but also have appeared internationally, entertained the U.S. troops, and are extremely active in the Miami community and are one of the favorite cheerleading squads in the NFL.

For the 2010-11 Dolphin season, Preliminary & Semi-Final Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 24th 2010http://www.miamidolphinscheerleaders.net/cheerleaderhistory

The basic requirements are:

• You must be 18 years old.
• You must be available to attend all rehearsals for the season
• You must live in South Florida or willing to relocate if chosen
• You must have reliable transportation
• You must be available to attend public appearances
• Be in great physical condition

Registering

• For online registration, Click Here.
• Email a photo, either a head shot or full length to auditions@dolphins.nfl.com. Include your full name. (mandatory)
• A photo ID is required upon arrival at the Stadium

If you have not preregistered, you will be required to be at the Dolphin Stadium with a completed registration form, a photograph, and a photo ID. Registration forms are available at the stadium. Give yourself extra time to complete it, and don't forget to take an ink pen.

Proper Apparel

"* Crop/half top with trunks (bathing suit style bottoms or boy short)

• Nude/flesh colored tights or panty hose
• Dance shoes (sneakers, jazz shoes, character shoes, etc.).
• No dance pants, warm-ups or shorts.
• Wear your hair in a fashion that compliments your features and does not hide your face."

The initial audition day might be lengthy, take snacks and beverages. Take makeup and hairspray for touchups. http://www.miamidolphinscheerleaders.net/2010cheerleadersauditions

The first part of the audition is a free-style dance routine, five people at a time, set to music that is provided for you. The judges will decide on this simple set as to whether you go to the next stage or if you go home. Once the judges make their decisions, they will post a list of names of those selected.

Semi-Finals

Those selected will be divided into groups of twenty to learn a routine with dancing and a kick line from a choreographer. The groups will then be divided again into groups of 5 to perform the routine for the judges who will then make determinations of those who qualify. Those selected will be invited to a quick meeting informing them of the next steps regarding the final audition steps. Here you'll sign up for the next step, the personal interviews.

The Finals

• Each of the finalists will schedule an interview held early in the following week, (Monday or Tuesday).
• Each are required to be present at four instructional clinics that will be held that week and the next. Each clinic will last for three hours.
• The final test will be held at a public venue, in front of an audience, where individual and group performances will be judged.

Those selected will be notified.http://www.miamidolphinscheerleaders.net/2010cheerleadersauditions

As a Miami Dolphin Cheerleader, your duties don't stop at entertaining at the games. Cheerleaders are expected to:

• Perform at special events
• Entertain at corporate meetings or trade shows in the area
• Dance at state and county fairs
• Be involved in social and charitable events
• Be photographed for the annual Miami Dolphin Swimsuit Calendar. (This may require travel out of town, or possibly out of the country for the shoot.)

This job requires will require a lot of your time, but it will also provide a lot of personal satisfaction as well as benefiting the community.http://www.miamidolphinscheerleaders.net/

• Official Name: Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders
• Established: 1966
• First Professional Director: June Taylor
• Current Director: Emily Newton Snow
• Venue: Sun Life Stadium aka Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
• 2010 Audition Date: April 24, 2010 at 9:30AM, EThttp://www.miamidolphinscheerleaders.net/cheerleaderhistory