• What should I wear?

The daily attire for Bruinettes auditions is full Glam, a black, cropped, fitted, tank or short sleeved top (sports bra ok), black biking shorts or briefs, tights, and sneakers or dance shoes. Tights should match your skin tone. Bring jazz shoes. Please cover all tattoos and remove all piercings (outside of individual earlobe piercings) and No long fingernails for safety reasons.

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• What is considered Full Glam?

Full glam for Bruinettes is considered a full face of makeup (foundation, concealer, contour, bronzer, blush, natural smokey eyeshadow , lashes & nude-pink lip). Please refer to our Instagram for inspo. If you don’t know how to do your makeup, don’t worry and do your best. If you make the team, that is a skill you will learn.

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• What are the coaches looking for?

Remember you are being judged the entire time. Professionalism is paramount. Coaches are putting together the best team. Do you learn quickly? Do you get along with others? Do you take corrections well and apply them? Always keep a positive attitude—the coaches and judges can make a cut at any time, so always be on point!

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• Is there anything I should bring?

Bring lots of water to drink! Pack light snacks. Bring hygiene and grooming items to retouch your makeup and hair between rounds. Bring your fully stocked dance bag (knee pads, braces or wraps, extra tights and shoes). Be ready to work hard. 

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• Can I still audition if I have not been accepted to UCLA yet?  

Not at this moment—you must be a currently enrolled student at UCLA with a minimum of 12 credits. If we decide to accept incoming Freshmen & Transfers, those auditions will be held virtually in the Spring 2024.

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• If I make the team, when does my season start? 

If you are chosen for the team, please be prepared to meet immediately after the final auditions, participate in Zoom check-ins with Captains & Coaches, and begin practices Spring 2024. Be reminded that a dues deposit of $350 will be due before April 1, 2024.

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• What do auditions consist of?

​Dancers will learn a dance similar to our field show style, Stands and Parade drills, sit for an interview, and perform a solo for our judging panel. Solos should be no longer than 1 minute and should be in the following genres: ballet (no pointe), jazz, modern, hip-hop, tap, cultural dance styles (i.e: African, Flamenco, Salsa, etc). Clean music only. No heels; however, the attire for solos is the dancer's choice.

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• What are some specific skills I should work on?

Dancers should work to be proficient in Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop. This includes turns, jumps, and performance quality. Double/Triple pirouettes are mandatory. Advanced turning jumps (calypso, axle, disc) and Turning combinations are some skills that can set you apart from the competition. Flexibility in the legs and back allow for ease of movement. Acro is not mandatory but highly appreciated. 

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• Do I need to have prior danceline experience?

Dancers do not need prior danceline experience, this style is taught & mastered during rehearsals and band camp with direction of our experienced coaching staff and student leadership. 

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Note: If you need assistance with some of the terms, you can attend our Technique clinics, and/or search them up online to locate definitions, pictures, and videos of the skills. We recommend the “Just for Kix” Youtube channel.