Audition for

Tiger Dancers

March

15

Deadline for Tiger Dancer 1st Round Videos

Tiger Dancer Auditions for the 2024 season are closed.

2024 Tiger Dancer Auditions

Auditions for the 2024 season are now closed. If you'd like to see what our audition process is like for future seasons, please review the process from this season below.

The 2024 Tiger Dancer auditions will consist of 2 rounds. The first will be 2 short video submissions. A second round of call back auditions will take place live on campus on April 7.

The first 2 audition videos are due on March 15. All results will be communicated via email by March 22.

YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FIRST 2 VIDEOS BY MARCH 15 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE LIVE CALL BACKS ON APRIL 7.

Your 2 audition videos - explained in the next section - will all need to follow these requirements (videos containing substitutions or omissions will not be considered):

  • Each indvidual video must be one continuous shot. No editing or splicing of different takes together.
  • All videos must be new footage
  • Please wear a form-fitting black top, black pants or leggings, jazz shoes, and please perform in your gameday hair and makeup (if applicable).

All submissions will be evaluated by a panel of:

  • 3-4 independent, expert dance judges
  • Tiger Band Dancer Instructor

All scores from the panel will be added together to create a composite score for the audition and the process will be overseen by the Tiger Band directors. Returning members will earn 1 bonus point on their audition for every year of participation in Tiger Band.

Click here to view the scoresheet that all judges will use to evaluate the audition.


2024 Tiger Dancer Audition Video Submission Form


2nd Round Live Callback Audition

April 7 - Clemson University Campus

Results of the first round of video auditions will be communicated via email on or before March 22.

Students that are invited to campus for the second round of live auditions should plan to arrive on the Clemson University campus by 9:00am on April 7 and can plan to be finished by 3:00pm at the latest.

Students will receive more specific details on March 22, but the invitees should be ready for:

  • A group warm-up session
  • A choreography learning session
  • A group performance of the learned choreography
  • An individual performance of learned choreography
  • A performance of individual tricks

All final audition results will be posted by the end of the day.

2024 Tiger Dancer Audition Video Submission Form

April

7

2nd Round Live Auditions

A second round of live auditions will take place on campus for those that have been invited.

Video 1

Choreography - Dog Days are Over

The first video will be a choreographed routine to Dog Days are Over performed by Tiger Band.

Your video should only include the front view. The rear view is for learning purposes only.

You can learn the choreography from the video below:

Please use the audio recording posted below to make your video and please be sure that we can hear the music on your video.

Dog Days are Over





Video 2

Choreography - Tiger Rag

The second video will be a choreographed routine to Tiger Rag performed by Tiger Band.

Your video should only include the front view. The rear view is for learning purposes only.

You can learn the choreography from the video below:

Please use the audio recording posted below to make your video and please be sure that we can hear the music on your video.

Tiger Rag


2024 Tiger Dancer Audition Video Submission Form

If you have any questions concerning auditions for the Tiger Dancers, please reach out via email to Marilla Riggs at: clemsontigerdancers@gmail.com

What is it like to be a Tiger Dancer?

General Information

The Tiger Dancers are members of Clemson University’s Tiger Band and perform anytime the full-band performs. This includes: pep rallies, parades, pre-game and half-time at all home games, half-time at 1-3 away games during the season, First Friday Parade, Tigerama, bowl game, and other exhibitions. The Tiger Dancers are an exciting part of all full-band performances. Members of the group receive 2 credit hours during their fall semester!

Eligibility Requirements

  • Full time Clemson student
  • Full time Tri County Technical College student
  • Bridge student
  • Some exceptions can be made for full time students at other up-state institutions

Schedule During the Season

All members are expected to attend practice with Tiger Band on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week from 4:00 - 6:00pm. Each member must also be available for a weekly sectional practice with their instructor for a two-hour sectional at a time to be determined when the season begins.

Appearance

All members must represent Clemson University with good character and a positive image. Each member will be required to be uniform at all appearances including hair, make-up, costume, etc. A Tiger Dancer must maintain a good standing in the community and be a positive role model at all times (at practice, in the stands, at games, pep rallies, online, etc.)

Financial Responsibility

The average cost for a new member to acquire all of the supplies, warm-up, uniform, etc. is approximately $200 for returners and $450 for new members.

Dancers will be able to keep everything they've purchased (including their uniform) at the conclusion of the season.