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Read below for specifics about application and audition requirements.

There will be two auditions for the 2024-2025 performance year (both are in-person).  The auditions are March 8-10, 2024 and May 17-19, 2024. There is a non-refundable audition fee of $50.00, which is due by March 1, 2024 (deadline for first audition date) and May 10, 2024 (deadline for second audition date). *NOTE: MORE INFORMATION WILL BE GIVEN ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION.

The Prancing J-Settes Audition process is an elimination process. The audition is separated into four rounds throughout three days.
-(Round 1) Interview
-(Round 2) Stage Presence
-(Round 3) Agility and Individual Dance
-(Round 4) Group Choreography (group dance choreography consist of marching, stands and field choreography)

For logistical and planning purposes, Rounds 1-3 are on Friday. Round 4 is on Saturday and Sunday. No eliminations take place on Saturday. If you advance to Round 4 from Friday, you continue the audition through Sunday.

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE YOU AUDITION:

IF YOU AUDITION IN MARCH AND DO NOT ADVANCE, YOU CAN AUDITION AGAIN IN MAY.

THE PRANCING J-SETTES HAVE WEEKLY RUNNING CUTS (2 MILES IN 18:00 MINUTES) AND WEEKLY PERFORMANCE CUTS

Prancing J-Settes Auditions: Application Requirements

Incoming Freshmen
   -Acceptance letter from JSU (with J#)
   -3 Recommendation Letters; LETTERS FROM
    FAMILY, FRIENDS, TEAMMATES WILL NOT BE
    ACCEPTED 
   -$50.00 Non-refundable application fee

Current Students
   -J#
   -Copy of Unofficial Transcript showing 2.5 or
    higher cumulative gpa (can be a screenshot)
   -3 Recommendation Letters; LETTERS FROM
    FAMILY, FRIENDS, TEAMMATES WILL NOT BE
    ACCEPTED
   -$50.00 Non-refundable application fee

Prancing J-Settes Auditions: Performance Requirements

The Prancing J-Settes Auditions consist of 4 Rounds. To become a Prancing J-Sette, you must make a certain score in each round to advance to the next round. PLEASE NOTE: MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS WILL BE GIVEN ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED AN APPLICATION AND SUBMITTED THE AUDITION FEE.

*Round 1: Live Interview-
Business attire is mandatory- present your best self.

*Round 2: Stage Presence- Show your poise, physical physique and level of physical fitness wearing a top and bottom (two piece) that best suites you. The two piece of your choice should complement your physical physique in color, style, and size. Embellishments such as rhinestones, sequins or appliques are preferred but not required. Shimmery toast/toast tights are required.

*Round 3: Agility and Individual Dance-
Agility:
-right/left kick
-right/left split
-forward/backward roll
-toe touch
-cartwheel
-round-off
-backbend
-pop up
-walk over

Individual Dance: perform an individual dance of at most 1 minute and 30 seconds. This is your opportunity to impress the judges with your talent, creativity and knowledge of the Prancing J-Sette dance style.

*Round 4: Group Choreography- Group dance choreography consists of marching, stands and field choreography. Attire will be provided, however you will need toast tights.