The Clippers' Spirit Dance Team Tryouts 2002

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Tryouts 2002

Applicants start the day off by learning the audition routines

The dancers run through one last practice before the first cut is made

Dancers audition while hundreds of hopefuls wait their turns

The panel of judges eval‎uate the talent

Anxious dancers wait to hear their numbers called

With the first cuts over, a few minutes of rest for those moving on to phase 2

Phase 2 of tryouts includes more instructions and routines
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With routine practice over, dancers get last minute instruction before another round of judging

A final pose for the judges after each routine

Spirit Dance Team Director, Jessie Christensen, reads off the names of the finalists

The field of more than 300 is narrowed down to 36

These 36 finalists will advance to the interview and final dance auditions

Interviews

Before interviewing with the judges, an anxious group of Spirit hopefuls pose for a picture

The women take turns introducing themselves to the panel of judges

The applicants share a laugh as their group interview winds down

The next group of applicants is equally relaxed and enjoying the process

The judges get to know each applicant by asking them a series of questions

Even returning members must audition and interview each season

One last group poses for Clippers.com

Judges review all of the applicants before turning in their scoresheets