The New York Jets today announced open auditions for the 2009 New York Jets Flight Crew. Twenty-two spots will be up for grabs in this second year of open auditions for the cheerleading squad. This unique opportunity to be a part of a New York football franchise starts May 2 with the preliminary round of auditions.
The application process launched exclusively on www.newyorkjets.com today. The audition application fee is $25. All persons interested in auditioning for the team must have submitted an application on or before April 29 to participate in the first round Saturday, May 2, at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Florham Park, N.J.
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"We are excited to once again hold open auditions for our Jets Flight Crew,” said Matt Higgins, Jets executive vice president of business operations. "This is a tremendous opportunity to become part of an elite NFL cheerleading squad, performing in front of thousands of fans at the stadium and millions more watching at home. We encourage anyone to try out if they believe they have the athleticism, the energy and the will to join the Flight Crew."
The first round of auditions on May 2 will take place at Fairleigh Dickinson's Ferguson Athletic Courts at 285 Madison Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932. The semifinal round of auditions will take place the following day, May 3, also at the Fairleigh Dickinson location.
The finals will be held on May 9 at Pacha New York at 618 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036.
Prep classes will be conducted by Flight Crew director Denise Garvey along with other current Flight Crew members before official auditions for the team take place. The prep classes will teach aspiring team members Flight Crew routines designed to help applicants prepare for the auditions. Details about the prep classes will be available in the coming weeks at www.newyorkjets.com.
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About the Flight Crew: The New York Jets Flight Crew was created in 2007 to enhance the overall fan experience by infusing additional energy and enthusiasm to each home game. Members of the multitalented, multipurpose entertainment team are dancers, athletes and active participants in the Jets community. Whether they are performing a choreographed dance routine or appearing at Jets charity events, every member of the Jets Flight Crew is committed to excellence and serving as role models for Jets fans across the globe.
