AUDITIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many members make the line each year?
The Arizona Pomline consists of 24 talented dancers from around the country. There is not a set number of dancers that are selected each year, however we take the best candidates up to 24. The new rookie class is always a combination of ladies from various classes.
What are you looking for in a pom line member?
We are looking for dancers that have the overall package. A dancer that is not only a great technical dancer but also has excellent showmanship. All pomline members should be performance ready at all times when representing the University of Arizona (including Auditions). This is to include game day hair and makeup.
What skills are required for auditions?
We highly recommend having a clean triple pirouette, strong turns in second, leaps, high kicks and jumps. We also recommend strong body control through movements, great showmanship abilities while executing combinations and being able to retain choreography quickly.
How can I prepare for auditions?
We recommend enrolling in as many dance classes as possible to enhance your flexibility and technique. Focus on clean technique along with great showmanship while executing combinations. Please come to the audition as if you are ready to step onto the field.
Is it hard to juggle school and Pom?
College in general is a learning experience for time management. Pom is very demanding not just in terms of time commitment, but mentally and physically as well. You will learn how to be organized and responsible to be successful in school. Pomline is truly a sisterhood where everyone is willing help with academics, priority management and is a support system.
Do you accept video auditions?
We do NOT accept video auditions as each dancer has to be present on audition weekend in order to make the team.
Who can I contact with more questions?
You can email the coach, Adrienne Robertson, at [email protected] with any questions that are not answered here.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The 2025 Arizona Pomline Auditions will be held IN PERSON on April 4th and 5th in McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. Audition Applications are due by March 17, 2025. Audition fee is $45. Click the APPLY NOW button below to begin the Audition Application Form.
High School Sophomores and Juniors: We will be accepting the first 10 dancers to go through the audition process and you will receive the judges notes within 2 weeks of the audition. You will complete rounds 1-3 of the audition. The audition fee will be $115. Please send an email to Coach Adrienne at [email protected] to reserve your spot. This is based on a first come, first serve basis.
AUDITION SCHEDULE
Friday, April 4th
| 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Registration |
| 6:00 PM | Group Warmup |
| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Learn Across the Floor- Across the Floor Audition |
| *Announcement of First Cuts | |
| 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Learn Jazz Combination |
Saturday, April 5th
| 8:00 AM | Group Warmup |
| 8:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Kicks, splits, jumps and Jazz Combination Audition |
| *Announcement of Second Cuts | |
| 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Learn short Pom Routine- Pom Routine Audition |
| *Announcement of Interview Candidates | |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Interviews- McKale Center |
| 5:00 PM | Announcement of 2025-2026 Team |
If you are selected as a member of the 2025-2026 University of Arizona Pomline, we will be conducting an orientation meeting at the conclusion of Saturday’s Auditions.
DETAILS AND EXPECTATIONS
Dancers are expected to wear form fitting dance attire and be performance Game Day ready. This attire may consist of hot shorts or dance pants and a half top or form fitted tank top. Full hair and makeup is required.
Round 1: Across The Floor
The across the floor combination will be about 2 or 3 eight counts repeated. It may include a triple turn, kicks and leaps.
Round 2: Jazz Combination
The jazz combination will be 8- 8 counts that includes turns, leaps, kicks and jumps. This routine would emulate something that we would perform during a media timeout during a football or basketball game.
Round 3: Pom Routine
The pom routine will consist of a Bear Down or Fight Wildcats that would be preformed on the sidelines at a football or basketball game.
Round 4: Interviews
All finalists will be included in a panel interview. Please be sure to dress trendy business casual for this portion of the auditions.
MISCELLANEOUS INFO
Pomline members must be back in Tucson to attend Pom Camp and Band Camp in the Fall. Exact dates will be announced and could vary slightly once the “Pride” Week schedule is finalized.
Regular practices are MW 6:00 – 8:00AM, MWF 3:00 – 6:00PM and Saturdays 8:00AM – 12:00PM. These times are subject to change. If the line chooses to compete, it does not take precedence over our focus on University performances.
Expenses for new members could run $600 or more during their first year.