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2026 Cheer Audition General Information

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REQUIREMENTS

Applicant is at least 18 years of age as of May 1, 2026 and has received (or will receive) a high school diploma or its equivalent as of July 1, 2026

WHAT TO WEAR

Applicants should audition in athletic leggings or capris and an athletic tank or half top. Sneakers or Jazz shoes recommended for prelims. Both are required for finalists.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS

It is strongly encouraged to attend both the Audition Workshop and the Audition Prep Classes. The Audition Workshop will be held on December 7th, where participants will gain valuable insight into the audition process and expectations, as well as learn a routine. The Audition Prep Classes will begin in January and will focus on teaching a new routine each session while also reviewing the technical skills essential for auditions.

Register for Prep Classes Register for Audition Workshop

TIMELINE: 2026 Virtual Preliminary Round

February 4: Audition Applications Due

February 4: Audition Applications Due

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the 2026 Colts Cheerleading squad!

February 7: Receive Prelims Audition Material

February 7: Receive Prelims Audition Material

On Saturday, February 7th at NOON ET, applicants that filled out an application will receive an email with the choreography, music, and instructions on how to submit their audition material for the virtual preliminary round.

February 10: Submit Virtual Prelims Audition Video

February 10: Submit Virtual Prelims Audition Video

All candidates must submit their prelims choreography video to the designated site by Tuesday, February 10th at 6PM ET! All videos will be evaluated by a panel of judges for accuracy of choreography, technical skills, and performance.

February 15: Finalists Announced

February 15: Finalists Announced

Finalists will be announced on Sunday, February 15th!

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TIMELINE: 2026 Finalist Workshops

Date Time Brief Description
Tuesday, February 17 6:30 PM Finalist Zoom Call
Wednesday, February 25* 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Finalist Interview
Thursday, February 26* 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Finalist Interview
Thursday, February 26 6:00 PM Finalist Workshop
Friday, February 27 6:30 PM Finalist Workshop
Saturday, February 28 TBD Finalist Workshop
Sunday, March 1 TBD Finalist Workshop
Monday, March 2 6:00 PM Finalist Workshop
Tuesday, March 3 6:00 PM Finalist Workshop
Wednesday, March 4 6:00 PM Finalist Workshop
Thursday, March 5 Evening Dress Rehearsal at Hilbert Circle Theater
Saturday, March 7 TBD Final Showcase at Hilber Circle Theater

*Finalists will select to have an in-person business interview on either February 25th or 26th. In-person interviews are in 30-minute time slots.

Cheer Audition F.A.Q.

What will the audition process look like?

The preliminary round of auditions will be a virtual video submission. We will select approx. 50 finalists to attend in-person finalist workshops. On March 7th, finalists will participate in a final showcase with a panel of judges. The 2026 Colts Cheerleading team will also be announced that evening.

How can I best prepare for auditions?

We will host in-person prep classes from the end of January through February. We highly encourage you to engage in class to prepare for auditions.

If I make the squad, what is the time commitment?

The cheerleaders practice Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting mid-May until the end of the football season with occasional weeks off. Cheerleaders perform at all home games and participate in appearances in the Indianapolis area.

Is this a full time job?

No, this is a part-time job. Cheerleaders are compensated for all games, practices and appearances. We do encourage all cheerleaders to have a full time job and/or be a full time student.

Questions about auditions?

Contact Kelly Tilley at Kelly.Tilley@colts.com or Erin Smith at Erin.Smith@colts.com

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