WHAT ARE THE SAN ANTONIO ROSES?
| The San Antonio Roses are independent professional cheerleaders for San Antonio. They consist of ladies's who are multi-talented with a background in dance and cheerleading. We exist to train individuals to be professional sports entertainers by performing and appearing at local events and offer the opportunity for on-field experience as a semi-pro cheerleader for local minor league teams. |
WHAT ARE THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINING THE SAN ANTONIO ROSES?
You must be physically fit and trim.
You must be a High School Graduate or have a G.E.D.
You must live in the San Antonio area and have your own transportation.
You must be minimum 18 years old.
You should have a dance and/or cheerleading background, but is not required.
You must have an email address for communication.
Must commit to all practices and events for 12 months. |
WHAT DO I NEED FOR AUDITIONS?
Auditions are usually held late August.
Be prepared with a short introduction speech.
Be prepared to ad lib dance for 1 minute.
Be ready to learn a dance and a kick line combination to perform in front of judges.
Audition attire is a 2-piece outfit (sports bra and hot pants), skin colored hose, dance sneakers.
Wear your hair loose, wear makeup, and no jewelry. |
CAN YOU BE MARRIED AND BE A MEMBER OF THE SAN ANTONIO ROSES?
Yes. Keep in mind the required time commitment.
We cannot accept single mothers with small children who do not have reliable childcare. Childcare issues will not be an acceptable excuse to miss practices or events. |
ARE THERE ANY HEIGHT AND WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS?
| We do not have a minimum or maximum height or weight requirement. However you should look well proportioned and physically fit. The uniform consists of a cropped top and short skirt. Your midriff will be visible. |
SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT MY APPEARANCE AS A MEMBER OF THE SAN ANTONIO ROSES?
Absolutely! A professional image is a big part of pro cheerleading and is generally requested by sponsors and any associated team with which we contract. We will help you achieve the required "look". Visible tattoos and body & tongue piercing jewelry (with exception of approved earrings) are not allowed. We require all San Antonio Roses to cover all visible tattoos and remove all body & tongue piercing jewelry while in uniform, at practice, or while representing the San Antonio Roses.
You are expected to keep your "look" for your entire 12 month duration with the Roses. |
WHEN ARE PRACTICES / EVENTS / GAMES?
| As of this writing, practices are held one or twice a week in the evenings. Events and games are usually held on the Saturdays but can vary. |
WHAT ARE MY EXPENSES FOR BEING A MEMBER OF THE SAN ANTONIO ROSES?
You will need to purchase your own boots and dance shoes, hose and earrings which are sponsored at a reduced price. Uniforms and poms are supplied for the season.
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DO I GET PAID AS A MEMBER OF THE SAN ANTONIO ROSES?
| The San Antonio Roses appear and perform at many community and charity events throughout San Antonio. Many will be voluntary. However, there will be opportunities for paid promotions. Do not consider this pay your primary source of income. As a San Antonio Roses member, you will receive sponsor benefits with complementary services like free use of a 24-hour fitness center, free tanning, free movie passes, free oil changes and other discounts. |
CAN MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ATTEND PRACTICE, EVENTS, OR WATCH THE AUDITIONS?
| All practices and auditions are closed to the public. Some of our events are private and are closed to the general public. For those events that are opened to the public your family and friends may attend but you should avoid having family and friends around you during events. |
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