
How to Audition For LionESSENCE

Our Official Dance Line, LionESSENCE
LionEssence is a ground breaking dance team founded on the campus of Florida Memorial University that is making history as the first and only HBCU collegiate team in South Florida.
In February of 2020, the newly appointed Director of Bands at Florida Memorial University, Richard Beckford had a vision of creating a danceline that would be exciting, unique and reflect the diverse culture that is exclusive to South Florida. His vision became “LionEssence”.
The first “Directress” of LionEssence was Ms. Janae Harrington. Ms. Harrington embraced the opportunity with great passion and enthusiasm and laid the foundation of what was to be the LionEssence look and style with the “Founding Five”, our very first team. After Ms. Harrington’s tenure, Ms. J’anaye Thurston contributed for a brief time as Interim Director.
2022 begins a new era and a REBIRTH as Ms. Shatangela Patton steps into the role of Directress of LionEssence. Stay tuned and keep your eyes on this burgeoning young team as they embark upon the journey of becoming one of the Premier Dance Teams in the HBCU marching band space.
It is our hope that we will unlock and expand on the full HBCU experience while facilitating life changing opportunities that ultimately will transform students into great leaders and role models.
VIRTUAL AUDITIONS FOR 2022 - 2023
for ladies outside of the South Florida area
LionEssence Virtual Audition Video Submission Requirements
#1 RSVP For the Virtual Audition
#2 Submit Your Audition Via YouTube (Directions Below)
CLICK HERE TO READ HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR VIRTUAL AUDITION TO YOUTUBE
#3 Showcase Techniques
◦ Left and right Kick
◦ Left and right Heel stretch
◦ Left and right split
◦ Double pirouette
◦ Leaps
Dance
◦ 1 minute dance routine ( music of your choice )
◦ Showcase dance ability , technique, and tricks
◦ Video attire : black sports bra / black dance briefs
◦ Label the video with your name and high school
#4 Mind the Deadline
Video needs to be submitted by April 9 @ 6pm
Callbacks
Call backs will be announced April 12
Final Auditions
Auditions will be held at FMU April 30
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