TCU Showgirls Auditions and Prep Clinics
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TCU SHOWGIRLS
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TCU Showgirls Spring Clinics are optional but highly recommended as the best way to prepare for auditions. These classes provide a valuable opportunity to have your questions answered, as they are the only scheduled time to meet and engage with the coaches and current Showgirl members. During these sessions, you'll learn various technical elements and routines directly from the coaches and Showgirl members, offering a firsthand understanding of the audition process.
Saturday February 8th TCU Spirit Kids Clinic
*Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
*Location: Indoor Practice Facility
*Ages 5-13 (kindergarten-8th grade)
*Cost: $60
*All Payment will be made through registration link
Sunday February 9th TCU Showgirls Prep Clinic
*Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
*Location: Recreation Center
*Cost: $100
* Spectator Pass: $25
*All Payment will be made through registration link
*Attire: Any colored top paired with black bottoms and sneakers (no black sole sneakers):
Saturday March 15th/Sunday March 16th TCU Showgirls Prep Clinic/ Mock Audition
*Time: Saturday: 12 p.m.-4 p.m. & Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
*Location: Sam Baugh Indoor Practice Facility
*Cost: $250 (both days), $150 (Just Saturday) $150 (Just Sunday)
* Spectator Pass: $50 (Both Days), $35 (One Day)
* Please note: Sunday will feature a “Mock Audition,” where students will perform, and “audition” routines learned on Saturday. If you attend only on Sunday, you will need to learn the dances from the previous day during morning review participate in the mock audition.
*Attire: To help us observe each dancer and streamline the clinic, please wear the appropriate color based on your classification, paired with black bottoms and sneakers (no black sole sneakers):
- High School Seniors – Purple top
- Underclassmen – Black top
- College Students – White top
Please register here for the TCU Showgirls Spring Clinics.
2025-26 TCU Showgirl Auditions
Date: April 13th 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Location: Schollmaier Arena
IMPORTANT: The Online Audition Application (Link will open 1 month prior to audition) must be submitted no later than April 4th by 12 p.m. CT. Faxed, e-mailed, mailed, or forms brought in person will not be accepted. This is how you will register for the audition and receive audition materials.
No videos will be accepted for the audition as all candidates are required to be seen by our judging panel in person.
Showgirl Audition Process
Auditions will be a one-day evaluation process, during which the material mentioned below will be assessed in person. Cuts will be made throughout the day until approximately 22-30 participants are selected. Candidates will be evaluated based on their skills, technique, public speaking, performance quality, and overall ambassadorship.
Showgirls Audition Breakdown:
8am-9am: Check In & Self Warm Up
9am-11am: Solo Showcase (Non-Veteran Candidates)
– Parent Spectator passes will be available for purchase for this portion (This is the only portion of the audition open to spectators)
Details: Each candidate will have 45 seconds to perform a solo in front of a judging panel. It is recommended that you showcase your strongest dance style, emphasizing showmanship, technique, and your most impressive skills. This is your moment to shine—highlight what makes you stand out!
*You must bring your own music with you- you may play it from your phone on airplane mode*
You may wear a costume of your choice that complements the style of your dance.
11-12:30 p.m. Technique and Gameday Elements (All Candidates)
Details: This portion of the audition will include a technical combination and gameday dance elements. The material will be sent to each candidate in advance to learn before the audition. Candidates will have a brief review period on their own and will then perform the material in small groups for evaluation by the judges. It is essential to come fully prepared with this material.
12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30-2:45 p.m. (Callback)- Pom Style Routine, Hip-Hop Style Routine, Stylized Country Routine
Details: At this stage, a cut will be made, and only those called back will proceed to the next portion of the audition. Participants will perform a pom-style dance routine, a hip-hop-style dance routine, and a stylized dance routine. This material will be sent to each candidate in advance. Each candidate will be assigned a performance group letter. Please refer to your group letter schedule for your arrival time, review time, and performance time. Review will be self-guided, and you will perform the material for the judges for evaluation. It is essential to come fully prepared with the material.
2:45-3 p.m. Break
3-3:20 p.m. Veteran Solos
Details: At this stage, veteran candidates will perform their solos while non-veteran candidates observe. This portion of the audition is closed to spectators. Refer to the details above for solo requirements.
3:30-5:15 p.m. Interviews (Callbacks)
Details: At this stage, a cut will be made, and those called back will participate in in-person interviews. Candidates will respond to a series of questions from the judges to showcase their character, personality, and other qualities.
5:15-5:45 p.m. Final Showcase: Open to any material (6pm if needed)
Details: In this round, judges will have the opportunity to review any dance routine or element before making final decisions. Be prepared to perform anything you presented earlier in the day. You may or may not be asked to perform, depending on what the judges need to see at this stage.
A final deliberation and announcement will take place after the last round. The event will conclude no later than 7:00 PM.
Audition Attire:
Two-piece outfit- Dance athletic shorts, and dance athletic bra top.
*Shoes: Dance shoe for technique portion, athletic shoes for routine portion. No black-soled shoes.
Technique Requirements
Turns:
-Parallel Double Pirouette (Right & Left Side)
-A la seconde turn combination
Flexibility:
-High Kicks (Right & Left Side)
-Extension of Choice (Right & Left Side)
Jumps:
-Second Leap (Right & Left)
-Calypso (Right & Left)
-Switch Leap (Right & Left)
-Regular Jete (Right & Left Side)
Tricks:
*Not required but highly valued:
-headsprings, aerials, back walkover, front walkover
*Any other technical skill/tricks you would like to showcase
Audition Hair & Make-up:
*Showgirls wear their hair DOWN for all performances and appearances unless stated by the director. The way you style it should complement your features.
*Make-up shades should also complement your natural beauty. Please keep in mind we are a performance group, and therefor please wear makeup with false lashes that enhances your features from a distance.
Summer – Materials and Work Weeks
Over the summer, you will be required to learn multiple routines over video and maintain a workout and kick schedule. The team will re-gather prior to the start of school. The focus of this time is to touch-up and revisit skills, but mainly prep for all football games’ sidelines and routines. If final changes to team placement and positions are needed, they will be made based on the person's ability to maintain their performance level as well as their ability to work with their peers and coaches.
How to Prepare for TCU Showgirl Auditions
The TCU Showgirls encompass well rounded individuals of both good character and gameday spirit. Due to their high visibility within our community, we are looking for those that best represent the University in a positive way. How well you work with our coaches, each other, and receive corrections will be highly considered at auditions. In support of TCU athletic games and other appearances, commitment to a full year of participation is absolutely mandatory. Our active year begins in April with auditions and meets again in August for work weeks in prep for the Fall season. Games begin the first weekend in September and the season finishes up the following April. The TCU Showgirls support Horned Frog Athletics at football, basketball, and baseball games. In addition, they facilitate pep rallies and special appearances, including community service activities, alumni events, charitable events, and other events in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
We do not have a weight or height restriction as size ranges fluctuate from year to year, however candidates must possess sufficient physical fitness and proper training to execute all required skills.
Our Spring clinics are helpful to gain an inside perspective on auditions and what it’s like to be a TCU Showgirl. It is also a good idea to attend one of our games to see the Showgirls in action, as well as follow us on all our social media platforms. All portions of auditions are closed to the public. All candidates must be present at all parts of the auditions, and no videos will be accepted for the audition as all candidates are required to be seen by our judging panel in-person. The purpose of the audition is to choose the best all-around representatives for TCU Showgirls and Athletics.
For more information regarding TCU Showgirls, contact the TCU Spirit Director, Brittani McLaurin: B.MCLAURIN@tcu.edu.
Application to Audition
All participants must be full time TCU students, an incoming transfer student, or an incoming first year with proof of acceptance to TCU. Current students must be enrolled in 12+ hours to be eligible. Any participants on the admissions waitlist can still audition and if selected for a roster spot, will have pending membership until full acceptance into the university is offered.
The Online Audition Application is now open and must be submitted no later than April 4th by 11:59 p.m. CT. Faxed, e-mailed, mailed, or forms brought in person will not be accepted.
IMPORTANT: The following items are requested along with your online application and must be e-mailed directly to Spirit Director, Brittani McLaurin, B.MCLAURIN@tcu.edu. You will not be permitted to audition without the following items submitted:
- Proof of Grades* / TCU Acceptance Letter
- Completed Spirit Tryout Physical Exam Form. Download here.
- Signed Medical Consent Form. If you are under 18, this form MUST be signed by a parent or legal guardian to audition. Download here.
- Copy of your Health Insurance Card (front & back)
- Audition Fee: $75. No other forms of payment will be accepted.
- Coach Recommendation Letter
** First Year or Transfer Students must be in the process of admission to TCU prior to auditions. Please visit www.admission.tcu.edu for more information. In addition, we ask that you provide your status of admission to the University with a copy of your letter of acceptance or correspondence showing that you are on the waitlist.
**** Coach Recommendation Letter MUST be sent to a current coach and e-mailed from the participant’s coach directly to Spirit Director, Brittani McLaurin, B.MCLAURIN@tcu.edu.
● Applicants must provide complete insurance information to participate in audition. Squad members must maintain insurance all year to be an active team member.
● No videos will be accepted for TCU Showgirls Auditions. All participants must audition in person.
