Auditions for Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancers Set for Sunday, July 13

The Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancers are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals with a love of performing to become part of their 2008-09 squad. Preliminary auditions are slated for Sunday, July 13 at Peachtree Center Athletic Club (227 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303-1719). Registration begins at 10 a.m.

The Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancers are a group of energetic, personable and talented dancers who perform at Hawks home games and hundreds of community events each year. Those planning on trying out should be at least 19 years of age and bring a recent photograph (photos will not be returned), valid driver’s license, a light lunch and drink, completed application and waiver form, and dance résumé. Attire should be a two-piece leotard, skin-toned/matte tights, socks, and sneakers or dance shoes. Cost is $25 per person to audition.

More information regarding the auditions, along with registration forms, can be found online at www.hawks.com or by calling (404) 878-3800. Final auditions are set for Saturday, July 19.

Additionally, the team will host a special “meet and greet” with the finalists on Thursday, July 17. All of Atlanta will be invited to The Fabulous Finalist Mixer at Atlantic Station’s Ten Pin Alley, where fans can meet and mingle with the dancers, who will be available for photos and autographs. More details about final auditions and The Fabulous Finalist Mixer will be released in the near future.

Preliminary auditions are closed for viewing to the general public.