MVC AUDITIONS
MVC Dancers & MVC Ambassadors
If you are outgoing, a terrific spokeswoman, a great role model, love the Minnesota Vikings and can confidently represent the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders, then we want you!
When you think of The Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders you probably picture the women performing on the field at Minnesota Vikings home games. But, the MVC are so much more than that. The MVC are an integral part of the total NFL fan experience at U.S. Bank Stadium. The MVC have traveled around the world to meet with football fans. They have spread Skol spirit throughout Vikings country, at the Pro Bowl in Hawaii, at NFL games abroad, and at military bases stateside and overseas. You don't need to be a dancer to be a part of the MVC and have the experience of a lifetime. We have both Dancer and Ambassador positions to fill on our team for the upcoming 2018 season. Spread the word and invite your friends to audition with you.
With the high demand for the MVC, we expanded our team in 2016 and now have two equally important, but different roles for you to choose from. The two roles allow us to broaden our presence on game day and in the community, as well as provide greater opportunity for women to participate. The MVC Dancers will focus on dance/cheer performances on the field on game day. The MVC Ambassadors will be active during all home games, visiting Suites and Club areas at U.S. Bank Stadium, visiting fans in the Fan Zone, rallying on Medtronic Plaza, and being available for the photos and interactions fans love so much!
Open auditions for both positions will be on the same day, so whether you are a dancer or ambassador candidate, everyone auditions on April 7th, 2018. Don't know which direction you want to go yet? Read on for more information about each role and the tryout process.
Tryouts for the MVC Ambassadors may include: interviews, personal introductions on the mic, panel discussions, photoshoots, spokesmodel presentations, etc. Ambassadors will need to do some "hitting the crowd" and cheering, however, no dance/cheer experience is required – we will teach you how to do this during the audition process. The time commitment for this Ambassador position will include all home games, practice one to two nights a week, appearances that vary - but are flexible in the scheduling - plus other team meetings/photoshoots, etc.
Tryouts for the MVC Dancers may include: learning and performing MVC choreography, technical dance skills, a dance solo, "hitting the crowd" and cheering, interviews, personal introductions and photoshoots. The time commitment for this Dancer position will include all home games, three weekly practices, appearances that vary – but are flexible in scheduling - plus other team meetings/photoshoots, etc.
***MVC AUDITION PROCESS***Â
MVC Dancer Candidates:
• Prep Classes (optional)
• Open Auditions
• Interviews / Testing
• Training Camp
• Final Auditions
MVC Ambassador Candidates:
• Prep Classes (optional)
• Open Auditions
• Interviews / Testing
• Training Camp / Suite Visit
• Final AuditionÂ
* There will be no semi-finals competition this year.
***AUDITION PREP CLASSES***
Date: Thursdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29th, 2018
Time: 6:30PM-10:00PM
Location: Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center – 668 O'Neill Drive, Eagan, MN 55121
**Parking information to come.
Cost: $25 each or $80 for all 4 sessions (cash or credit card only, NO refunds). **Register online or at the door.
The format of MVC Preparation Classes combine both a sit down topic discussions as well as a dance and fitness portion in which we cover all MVC dance styles. The ​topic ​portion ​of ​the ​night ​will ​offer ​details ​about ​the ​audition ​process ​including ​tips ​on ​what ​to ​expect ​at ​auditions ​and ​how ​to ​prepare. ​The ​content ​will ​also ​focus ​on ​football ​knowledge, ​public ​speaking, ​interview ​tips, ​demo ​on ​NFL ​hair/makeup, ​mock ​auditions ​and ​MUCH ​MORE! ​This ​information is important to both candidates for the MVC Dancer and Ambassador positions and ​will ​help ​you ​prepare ​for ​open ​auditions ​on ​April ​7th.
The second portion of ​the ​night ​will focus on the MVC dance style in a dance class format. ​Styles ​of ​dance ​will ​include ​kick, ​jazz, ​rock/pom, ​and ​hip ​hop, ​with ​one ​night ​focused ​on ​fitness ​and ​conditioning. ​They ​will ​be ​taught ​by ​MVC ​alumni ​and ​current ​MVC ​will ​assist ​with ​demonstrations. ​Both MVC Dancer and Ambassadors ​candidates are ​welcome ​at ​all ​classes ​and ​encouraged ​to ​join ​the ​fitness ​night! ​ We ​look ​forward ​to ​seeing ​you ​at ​Prep ​Classes!
**Prep Classes are optional and are not a requirement to audition on April 7th.
***OPEN AUDITIONS***
Date:Â Saturday, April 7th, 2018
Location: Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center – 2600 Vikings Circle, Eagan, MN 55121
**Pull into the employee parking lot off of O'Neill Drive. This will be on the left hand side. Then follow the sidewalk to the main entrance door. Security will be there to escort you into the building.
**Parking information to come.
Time:Â Call time is 9 am. Plan for a long day!
Fee: $25 registration fee (cash or credit card only, NO refunds). **Register online or at the door.
- Here is your chance to be a part of the MVC! GO FOR IT!
- Please review all of the questions in the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section of this site for detailed information about tryouts. Auditions are closed to the public. Arrive dressed in form-fitting clothing and proper shoes to perform. Bring your ID, a resume, non-refundable photo and application (available at the door) and application fee. You will also want to pack a lunch/snack, water bottle and layers to keep warm between rounds of auditions.
***INTERVIEWS***
A lottery sign up for interview time slots will take place for those selected to Training Camp. Interviews will be held on Monday, April 9th, 2018.  A quiz on team and football knowledge will be administered following your interview.
***TRAINING CAMP***
Dates: April 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19th, 2018
Location: Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center – 2600 Vikings Circle, Eagan, MN 55121
**Parking information to come.
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. each night
- We will train, condition and learn material for the Mall of America Final show during training camp.
- Training Camp is closed to the public. You must have qualified and been selected for Training Camp through Open Auditions.
-Dress rehearsal for final auditions will be on Thursday, April 19th.
***FINAL AUDITIONS***
Date: Monday, April 23rd, 2018
Where: Mall of America, Bloomington, MN – Rotunda / 1st floor, East Side
Time: Show start time will be 6:30 PM.
- This is open to the public. There is limited seating but ample standing room. FREE Admission!
- Final team selection will be posted online Tuesday, April 24th, 2018. First team meeting will follow that night and will be held on April 24th, location, and time TBD.
- NOTE: You must have been selected through Open Auditions and all other rounds of competition to be judged at the Final Auditions. We will not accept walk up applicants at Final Auditions.
***AUDITION REQUIREMENTS***
- Must be a high school graduate as of June 2018
- If selected, must reside or be willing to commute to the Minneapolis metro area for all rehearsals, appearances, games, etc.
- Must be able to attend ALL rehearsals, games and other related activities. Practices are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. MVC Dancer's also practice Sunday evenings.
- Must have a valid passport
- Must be able to show age verification and a diploma, as needed
- Must provide a completed and signed application and release/waiver
- If selected to the team, a one year contract and commitment are required
- $25 Application Fee made payable to the Minnesota Vikings is due at Open Auditions (cash or credit only) *Non-refundable
-Must provide a recent non-returnable headshot and resume
-Attendance at all rounds of audition competition is required (See detailed list below.)
*** Make sure to visit the MVC Ambassadors FAQ**or** **MVC Dancers FAQ**** for answers to all of the most frequently asked questions about the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders and about the audition process!!!!
*Prep classes are optional steps in the Audition process. Prep classes are provided to help you prepare for auditions and/or enjoy a night of dancing and learning inside tips and tricks about the MVC.
- Engage with and perform in front of 66,000 + fans at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- Possible travel on military tours for appearances and in our Show Tour to entertain US troops.
- Past MVC have traveled to London, Canada, Iwakuni, Atsugi, Winnipeg, Calgary, Djibouti, Hawaii, Guam, Alaska, Germany, Australia and many national military installations.
- Be a role model to hundreds of Junior MVC Cheerleaders and the MVC All Stars.
- Have a presence and contribute to our community as an ambassador of the Vikings organization and the NFL at over 400 appearance hours per season.
- Make amazing and life-long friends while on the team, and so much more!
