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2025 Cheer Audition General Information

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REQUIREMENTS

Applicant is at least 18 years of age as of May 1, 2025 and has received (or will receive) a high school diploma or its equivalent as of July 1, 2025

WHAT TO WEAR

Applicants should audition in athletic leggings or capris and an athletic tank or half top. Sneakers or Jazz shoes recommended for prelims. Both are required for finalists.

Submit your application today!

Prepare for Auditions

Audition Workshop

On December 15th, we will host an Audition Workshop for those wanting to learn more about our audition process and program. Participants will learn part of the prelims routine, participate in a mock audition, learn from a Colts Cheer panel, and more.

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Audition Prep Classes

Starting January 7th, we will host five Audition Prep Classes. Prep Classes are a great way to practice the Colts Cheer style and prepare for auditions.

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TIMELINE: 2025 Virtual Preliminary Round

JANUARY 28: AUDITION APPLICATIONS DUE

JANUARY 28: AUDITION APPLICATIONS DUE

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the 2025 Colts Cheerleading squad!

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JANUARY 31: RECEIVE PRELIMS AUDITION MATERIAL

JANUARY 31: RECEIVE PRELIMS AUDITION MATERIAL

On Friday, January 31st at NOON ET, applicants that filled out an application will receive an email with the choreography, music, and instructions on how to submit their audition material for the virtual preliminary round.

FEBRUARY 3: SUBMIT VIRTUAL PRELIMS AUDITION VIDEO

FEBRUARY 3: SUBMIT VIRTUAL PRELIMS AUDITION VIDEO

All candidates must submit their prelims choreography video to the designated site by Monday, February 3rd at 9 P.M. ET! All videos will be evaluated by a panel of judges for accuracy or choreography, technical skills, and performance.

FEBRUARY 11: RESULTS ANNOUNCED

FEBRUARY 11: RESULTS ANNOUNCED

Finalists will be announced on Tuesday, February 11th!

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TIMELINE: 2025 Colts Cheerleading Finalists

Date Time Brief Description
Friday, February 21 6:00 PM Finalist Workshop
Saturday, February 22 9:00 AM - NOON Finalist Workshop
Monday, February 24* 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Finalist Interview
Monday, February 24 6:00 PM Finalist Workshop
Tuesday, February 25* 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Finalist Interview
Tuesday, February 25 6:00 PM Finalist Workshop
Thursday, February 27 6:00 PM Dress Rehearsal at Hilbert Circle Theater
Monday, March 3 6:00 PM Finalist Workshop
Wednesday, March 5 6:00 PM Final Showcase at Hilbert Circle Theater

*Finalist will select to have an in-person interview on either February 24th or February 25th. In-person interviews will be 30 minutes.

Cheer Audition F.A.Q.

What will the audition process look like?

The preliminary round of auditions will be a virtual video submission. We will select approx. 50 finalists to attend in-person finalist workshops. On March 5th, finalists will participate in a final showcase with a panel of judges. The 2025 Colts Cheerleading team will also be announced that evening.

How can I best prepare for auditions?

We will host in-person prep classes from the end of January through February. We highly encourage you to engage in class to prepare for auditions.

If I make the squad, what is the time commitment?

The cheerleaders practice Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting mid-May until the end of the football season with occasional weeks off. Cheerleaders perform at all home games and participate in appearances in the Indianapolis area.

Is this a full time job?

No, this is a part-time job. Cheerleaders are compensated for all games, practices and appearances. We do encourage all cheerleaders to have a full time job and/or be a full time student.

Questions about auditions?

Contact Kelly Tilley at Kelly.Tilley@colts.com or Erin Smith at Erin.Smith@colts.com

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