ZOOM INFORMATIONAL #1: FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2025 (6:00pm) ZOOM LINK APPEARS UPON SUBMISSION OF THIS REGISTRATION FORM PRIVATE IN-PERSON MEMBERSHIP SCREENING: TBA - You will receive a confirmation email regarding your screening details within forty-eight hours afterafter your registration form has been processed. ################################################################################################ In cooperation with The City Of New Orleans, New Orleans Society Of Dance (NOSD) is proud to host our dance company's tenth annual Baby Doll Ladies Mardi-Gras Dance-Parade Fat Tuesday, FEBRUARY 17, 2026! Thank you for registering with the New Orleans Society of Dance (NOSD) Signature Ensemble, OR Auxiliary unit for 2025-26 season. NOSD is recruiting dedicated, adult ladies (starting age 19), who are either interested in performing choreographic/ professional stage acts seasonally with the New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies as a Dance Company Member, and OR seeking to also or only participate in our annual Krewe of Baby Doll Ladies Mardi-Gras Day Walking Parade as an Auxiliary member! ABOUT THE DANCE COMPANY & COLLEGIATE UNITS: The Signature Dance Ensemble is comprised of the company's principle (Intermediate to advanced) dancers and are considered cultural dance ambassadors of the organization. Summer intensive and ALL Fall/Winter rehearsals are mandatory. Prospects must reside locally, and talented in or interested in learning dance styles including, yet not limited to, hip hop, jazz, tap, bucking, & freestlye/improvisation. The right candidate is also able to present themselves in a professional manner. Because The New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies (BDL) is a cultural staple and role models in our communities, we will select ladies who are committed to a healthy, productve lifestyle. The BDL Dance-Talent screening is a two step process beginning with the preliminary dance tryout. Those advancing will then take part in an interview (same day). Call backs will conclude on a pre-determined date with a rehearsal alongside current dance company members. Incoming and returning membership is a nominal investment fee in Summer camp intensive, dancer gear, parade essentials and expendables. As a dance company member you can look forward to: * A complete orientation on The BabyDollLadies cultural legacy * Participating in the BabyDollLadies annual induction luncheon * Performing in The BDL Cabaret, * Performing in the BabyDollLadies Mardi-Gras Dance-Parade; seasonal appearances/promotions. * Appearing in the annual BDL character photoshoot * Enjoying the spotlight of performing in BDL dance videos * Supporting the community thru BDL School/Youth Programs * Being a role model for young artists in your community * Entertaining local; national television audiences * Entertaining clandestine; bespoke event audiences * Engaging your passion, making new friends; HAVING FUN! ABOUT THE AUXILIARY UNITS: The New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies Auxiliary Units are the quintessential drill team, tray steppers and float court members of our Annual Dance-Parade! Join the revelry along with the Dance Company! Auxiliary Members have "fun with creative-cadence" tutorials and learn BDL struts by video in preparation of the big day. Auxiliary members also engage in the Baby Doll Ladies virtual living history orientations which is also a requisite for induction. Each qualified parade-roster participant secures a nominal budget for associated expenses. Your experience Includes: * Making new friends! * An exciting opportunity to be part of a "distinguished" sisterhood with an authentic cultural legacy * A series of cultural legacy orientations *Auxiliary Drill Team/ Tray Steppers - A series of online "cadence" tutorials *1 (ONE) reserved table setting; Inclusion in The BDL Induction Luncheon * BDL parade costume rental; BDL signature- trademarked face painting by professional artist * Perform for Lafayette Square/ Gallier Hall audiences, and news outlets as part of the BDL annual master presentation. * Make seasonal appearances * Keepsake-Souvenirs * Member photo and listing on the website roster * Seasonal Access to the NOSD/BDL Member Portal * Options to purchase exclusive BDL gear; BDL parade souvenirs * Newsletter announcements as presented to the organization. REQUIREMENTS: MUST be at least 19 years of age College Students, Professional, Retired; Amateur Dancers of ALL DANCE LEVELS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! ***Limited slots available for the 2025-26 season!*** Submissions reviewed on rolling basis. SEE PARADE-UNIT DESCRIPITONS ON PG.2 CONFIRM YOUR SCREENING ON PG. 3
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