Why You Should Audition For The Las Vegas Raiderettes

Picture yourself dancing on the turf at Allegiant Stadium, cheering on one of the most legendary NFL teams to ever exist, the Las Vegas Raiders. Sound like an dream? Well, it's time to make that dream a reality! The Las Vegas Raiderettes have announced the dates for their upcoming prep clinics and auditions, and if you're considering auditioning, you totally should. Take it from someone who has experienced the audition process!

Football's Fabulous Females are looking for their next batch of extremely talented, personable dancers to join their squad for the 2024 season. It all begins with their prep clinics. The team will be hosting four prep clinics ahead of the actual audition date. Those considering auditioning can attend any or all of the prep clinics on March 26th, April 2nd, April 9th, and April 16th from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The Las Vegas Raiderettes will also be hosting classes ahead of the prep clinics and auditions for those seeking more personalized attention and critiques. THe classes will take place at Raiderettes The Studio, and interested individuals can choose between a variety of classes. Whether you're looking to brush up on your technique in the Adv. Adults Pom or Dancer Strech/Conditioning classes or simply looking to work on your performance skills in the Pro Style and Raiderettes Style classes, any of these courses will definitely help prepare you for the auditions!

Auditions are slated to begin virtually in April. According to News 3, the first step of the actual audition process will be a virtual open call held April 15th - 17th. From there, in-person callbacks will follow, taking place April 28th. Then, the final rounds of the audition process will commence with semi-finals taking place April 30th - May 2nd and finals taking place on May 4th. Those who are interested in auditioning will be able to sign up sometime in February. Stay tuned!

As someone who has auditioned for the Las Vegas Raiderettes before, I would recommend to absolutely anybody and everybody to experience the audition process. Auditioning to become a Raiderette isn't about shaking pom poms and flashing a smile. The audition process is truly about pushing your body to its physical and mental limits, mastering complex routines with unwavering focus, and performing with the fire and intensity that embodies the Raider spirit. Whether you ultimately make the team or not, the process alone is something that I recommend everyone experience.

The countdown to the 2023 NFL season is on, and as fans eagerly await the kickoff, one website has conducted a comprehensive analysis to determine the true cost of supporting each team in the league. USBettingReport has unveiled its "Fan Cost Index" (FCI), a measure that takes into account the expenses incurred by a family of four attending a game. The evaluation considers factors such as ticket prices, food and drink, parking, merchandise, and more, with data spanning a ten-year period from 2012 to 2022.

When it comes to being an NFL fan, the costs have been on the rise over the past decade. Families are now expected to fork out around $600 per gameday, and experts predict this number could climb over $700 by 2030. But guess which team is hitting fans' wallets the hardest? Yep, you guessed it—the Las Vegas Raiders.

Since 2012, the Raiders have seen their fan costs skyrocket by a jaw-dropping 93.3%. Can you believe it? Despite only making it to the playoffs twice since 2002, they charge the third-highest rates among all major league teams. Talk about pricey!

While the Raiders took the crown for highest cost, it's worth noting that two teams actually saw their FCI totals decline. The Dallas Cowboys and the New York Jets bucked the trend, offering a more affordable experience for fans. Across the league, the increases in costs ranged from a modest 6.2% for the New York Giants to a formidable 72.6% for the Cleveland Browns, securing the second spot behind the Raiders.

So, if you're a Las Vegas Raiders fan, be prepared to dig a little deeper into your pockets. But hey, as the saying goes, "Once a Raider, always a Raider." The commitment and passion of Raiders fans in the vibrant city of Las Vegas remain unwavering, no matter the price. As the team continues to make their mark in Sin City, let's hope they give fans plenty to cheer about and make it all worthwhile!

Here are the most expensive NFL teams to be a fan of, according to the study.

This isn't a list we like to see our team on, but here we are. Our Las Vegas Raiders had a 2012 FCI of $381.90, but that number has skyrocketed since.
Since 2012, the Raiders have seen their fan costs skyrocket by a jaw-dropping 93.3%.  They charge the third-highest rates among all major league teams.

The Cleveland Browns come in hot on the heels of the Raiders. Since 2012, their fans have faced a hefty 72.6% increase in gameday costs. Back in 2012, the Browns offered one of the most affordable experiences, but now families are looking at a bill of around $593.23 per game. That's quite the jump!

Let's talk about the Philadelphia Eagles. As last season's Super Bowl runner-up, you'd think they'd cut fans some slack, right? Well, since 2012, the cost of attending an Eagles game has soared by a whopping 71%. Families now have to shell out almost $680 for each game they want to catch. That's a hefty $282.23 more compared to the good ol' days of 2012.

A few things have happened that have caused Tampa Bay to raise their ticket prices since 2012. Firstly, they won a Super Bowl a couple years ago, and they also hired the GREATEST quarterback of all time!... However, TB12 is now retired and it's been a few years since they won the Lombardi Trophy. Perhaps that'll help families afford tickets next season, but as of right now, the Bucs are ranked 4th on this list because of a 66.1% increase in their FCI.

This one makes the most sense, considering all the success this team has had recently. The Chiefs even recently won 3 ESPY's, including the coveted TEAM OF THE YEAR. They round off the top 5 with a 62.9% increase in their FCI.