Auditions — April 21, 2024
Audition Requirements
Anyone interested in trying out for Biola Spirit must meet the following requirements:
- We are looking for well rounded spirited boys and girls with experience in studio dance, tumbling, song leading, cheerleading, and/or competitive cheer or dance experience who LOVE the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Candidates must enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester credits, 9 of which must be at Biola University in both the fall and spring semesters
- Note: Candidates may choose to be concurrently enrolled at Biola University and another junior college, state college or university; however they must maintain a minimum of 9 semester credits at Biola while maintaining a minimum of 3 additional semester credits at said institution.
- Candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all college level credits attempted, completed and awarded a letter grade.
We do hold in person tryouts as well as a video submission option. Check out our Instagram for the most up to date tryout information, or send us an email!
Interested in Video Submission?
- Learn the material from the link on the Biola Spirit Tryout YouTube page.
- Record yourself performing the material one full time through. All submissions that are incomplete will be judged on the material completed.
- Please see video audition material link above for cheer, dance or mascot to complete the audition process.
- Once your video is received you will get a confirmation of receipt. Please check your email for team results.
Interested in In-Person Auditions
- Learn the material from the link on the Biola Spirit Tryout YouTube page.
- Bring the required materials posted below.
- After auditions, please check your email for team results.
What to wear
- Biola colors, red, black, and/or white.
- Cheer: Bow
- White shoes, jazz shoes if needed (dance)
- Full face of makeup
The following items are required and must be signed by all who are auditioning and their legal guardian (if under 18), and submitted with your audition video to BiolaSpirit@biola.edu, or brought with you to in person auditions:
- Application
- Team Release Waiver
- Team Release Waiver (for minors)
- $25 audition fee (submitted as cash or check)
- Photo of yourself
- Current/Future semesters schedule
- Letter of recommendation
Download Video Submission Instructions
Audition Materials
Cheer
Dance
Mascot
Note: Audition materials will be accessible one week before auditions.