Rams to hold cheerleader auditions

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The Rams have moved to Los Angeles, their first three seasons will be played in the Los Angeles Coliseum, and the team and fans hope 2016 will be a winning season.

What about the cheerleaders? The team is holding auditions for its cheerleading squad, beginning Saturday, April 2. It’s too late to submit an application, but the finals will be open to the public. From their press release:

On Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3, the preliminary auditions will take place at the Galen Center on the USC campus. Those wishing to audition must submit an application by Thursday, March 31. All participants must be 18 years or older by April 2, 2016.

After submitting an application, all participants must attend the preliminary auditions where they will learn a dance and perform the routine in front of a panel of judges, with the judging being based on physical talent, dance ability, personality, appearance and poise. Round one will take place on Saturday, April 2 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and round two will take place on Sunday, April 3 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The preliminary auditions are closed to the public. Those selected to move on to the finals will be announced online at www.therams.com on Tuesday, April 5 at 5 p.m. The finalists will then be required to participate in a professional interview the week of April 11 prior to final auditions.

Final Auditions to Be Held on April 17 at the Forum

The final auditions for the 2016 Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders will take place on Sunday, April 17 and include an interview portion, swimsuit competition and dance performance. The doors will open at 3:30 p.m. with the competition beginning at 5 p.m. At the end of the evening, the 2016 Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders will be announced live on stage. The final auditions will be open for public viewing and tickets will be available soon for purchase on the Forum’s website.

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