2026-2027 NBA Dancer Auditions Master List – Tryout Dates, Prep Classes & Audition Clinics
Are you ready to start your NBA dance team journey in 2026? Our NBA Dancer Auditions Master List is the perfect place to begin!
This downloadable PDF includes official audition dates and prep class information for NBA dance teams! Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a Knicks City Dancer, Miami Heat Dancer, Utah Jazz Dancer, LA Lakers Dancer, or Chicago Luvabulls Dancer, you can find all your audition information here. No matter which team you’re aiming for this audition season, use this guide to help you prepare properly.
We always recommend ordering your audition wear early to allow plenty of time for practice and to become comfortable in your outfit. We will continue to update this guide as more dates become available, and we encourage you to check each team’s website and social media for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
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2025 (2026 Not Out Yet) NBA Cheerleading Audition Schedule
| Team | Prep / Master Class | Audition / Registration Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | – | Application Deadline: April 6th | @atlhawksdancers |
| Boston Celtics | – | Virtual Open Call: June 1st Virtual Submission Deadline: June 8th |
@celticsentertainment |
| Brooklynettes | – | Check website for updates | @brooklynettes |
| Cavs Powerhouse | – | June 11th | @cavsdanceteam |
| Charlotte Honey Bees | May 8, 15, 29 | Application & Video Submission: June 2–6 | @thehoneybees |
| Chicago Luvabulls | Open: April 21 Deadline: May 9 |
– | @chicagoluvabulls |
| Dallas Mavericks D-Town Crew | July 12, 19, 26 Aug 2 & 16 |
Deadline: July 31 Auditions: Aug 16 & 17 |
@mavsoffcourt |
| Denver Nuggets | June 10, 17, 23, 24, 26, 30 July 2, 8, 9, 10 |
Prelim: July 11 Semifinal: July 12 |
@nuggetsdancers |
| Detroit Pistons | June 14, 21, 28 July 7, 11, 14 |
Prelim: July 13 Final: July 14 |
@detroitpistonsdancers |
| Houston Rockets | – | July 26th | @clutchcitydancers |
| Indiana Pacemates | June 18, 20 | July 8 | @pacemates |
| New York Knicks | – | Deadline: July 1 | @knickscitydancers |
| LA Clippers | – | First Round: August 1 | @clippersspirit |
| LA Lakers | – | Deadline: June 1 Video Submissions: June 15 |
@lakergirls |
| Memphis Grizz | July 22, 23, 24 | Auditions: July 26 | @grizzgirls |
| Miami Heat | – | Check website for updates | @miamiheatdancers |
| Milwaukee Bucks | – | Check website for updates | @the414crew |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | – | Check website for updates | @wolvesdancers |
| New Orleans Pelicans | April 12 | Check website for updates | @pelsquad |
| OKC Thunder | May 4, 31 | Check website for updates | @okcthunderentertainers |
| Orlando Magic | – | Check website for updates | @ |
| Philadelphia 76ers | – | Check website for updates | @76ersent |
| Phoenix Suns | July 10, 13 | Auditions: July 15 | @suns |
| Portland Blazers | April 26 | Check website for updates | @blazerdancers |
| Sacramento Kings | May 8, 22 June 19 |
Closes: July 30 | @sacramentokingsdanceteam |
| San Antonio Spurs | – | Check website for updates | @spurshypesquad |
| Toronto Raptors | – | Application closes: June 20 | @northsidecrewto |
| Utah Jazz | April 22, 29 | Virtual Due: May 21 | @utahjazzdancers |
| Golden State Warriors | May 28 June 4, 11, 18 |
Application closes: June 23 | @gswdanceteam |
| Washington Wizards | June 3, 12, 21 | In-person: June 2–6 | @wizardsdancers |
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