Bringing Your Best to Auditions

Featuring: Shelby Regier
Interview, video & copy by: Catie Menke

It’s that time of year again! And I couldn’t be more excited and honored to discuss how you can prepare for auditions with my former teammate, Shelby.

NFL Cheerleading Auditions: Catie Menke.

In this episode of Brunch, I sit down with Shelby Regier, Assistant Director of the Arizona Rattlers Sidewinders, to discuss how to show up and bring your best to auditions - especially from a Director’s point of view.

Be confident

You have one opportunity to shine and show the judges who you are. Get in the zone and focus on your own performance. The hardest part is to show up audition day so be yourself and bring your best!

Be well-rounded

Not only are teams looking for a talented, skilled dancer but they are also looking for additional qualities in each person to represent their team. Know that responsibilities extend past came day and a lot of time is spent throughout the community. Developing additional skills will help you be well-rounded and a standout representative.

Come prepared as much as you possibly can be

Take advantage of multiple resources like prep classes, social media and teams’ websites to help you be as prepared as you possibly can be come audition day. You can control certain things ahead of time and feel confident walking in knowing you’ve done your research. Also, reach out to former/current team members to get even more helpful tips.

Remember you are always representing

Remember as a potential candidate you're always representing an organization. Keep this in mind both on and off the field.

Auditions are an opportunity for growth

No matter what happens, utilize your audition as a growth opportunity and a positive experience. Take the chance to connect with others.

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Shelby Regier

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Shelby grew up in Gilbert, Arizona where she relocated with her family in 1998 from Northern California. She grew up as a studio trained dancer and continued to take classes through college at Arizona State University where she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School. After graduating college, she wanted to continue to pursue her passion for dance and auditioned for the Arizona Rattlers Sidewinders. She spent three seasons as a member of the Sidewinders, two as a captain and contributing choreographer and performed at Arena Bowl XXII and also in the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show with Katy Perry. She went on to become a member of the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders and represented the organization in London as well as Singapore and Diego Garcia as a member of Pro Tour Productions. She is currently a Realtor specializing in East Valley residential sales with her husband Josh and the Assistant Director for the Arizona Rattlers Sidewinders.

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