When are NBA Dance Team auditions for the 2026 season?

NBA Dance Team auditions typically begin in June and run through August. Most teams start with virtual application deadlines in late spring or early summer, followed by preliminary video rounds and in-person finals.

Are NBA Dance Team auditions virtual or in-person in 2026?

For the 2026 season, many teams have adopted a hybrid format. Preliminary rounds are often held virtually via video submission, while semi-finals and finals are conducted in-person at the team's training facilities.

What is the application deadline for NBA Dance Team tryouts?

Application deadlines vary by team. Many major teams, including the Warriors and Celtics, have deadlines as early as June. Check our live tracker for specific dates for all 30 teams.

2026 NBA Dance Team Auditions

NBA Dance Team
Audition Dates

Open/Closed

Virtual / Video Round

Last Updated: July 15, 2026

Planning your 2026 pro dance audition season requires precise timing. With the transition toward virtual preliminary rounds and hybrid audition formats, staying on top of application deadlines is more critical than ever. Whether you are aiming for the Warriors, Thunder Girls, or Spurs Silver Dancers, our league-wide tracker is updated daily to ensure you never miss a registration window.

Expert Tip: Most NBA Dance Team teams require a "Headshot & Resume" upload before the first round.

Team	App Due	Prelims	Semi-Finals	Interviews	Finals
OpenCleveland Cavs Powerhouse	July 17, 2026	July 19, 2026	July 20, 2026	July 21, 2026	July 22, 2026
OpenDallas Mavericks D-Town Crew	July 16, 2026	July 18, 2026	July 19, 2026	TBD	July 19, 2026
OpenDenver Nuggets Dancers	July 24, 2026	July 24, 2026	July 25, 2025	Aug 4-5, 2026	Aug 8, 2026
OpenHouston Rockets Clutch City Dancers	Aug 14, 2026	Aug 15, 2026	TBD	TBD	Aug 15, 2026
OpenMemphis Grizz Girls	Aug 2, 2026	Aug 2, 2026	N/A	Aug 3 - 6, 2026	Aug 9, 2026
OpenMiami Heat Dancers	Aug 13, 2026	Aug 15, 2026	N/A	Aug 16 - 20, 2026	Aug 20, 2026
OpenMinnesota Timberwolves Dancers	July 23, 2026	July 24, 2026	July 25, 2026	July 27 - 30, 2026	Aug 1, 2026
OpenOklahoma City Thunder Girls	July 25, 2026	July 25, 2026	N/A	July 28, 2026	July 29, 2026
OpenOrlando Magic Dancers	Aug 3, 2026	Aug 3, 2026	Aug 6, 2026	TBD	Aug 6, 2026
OpenPhiladelphia 76ers Dancers	Open	Open	TBD	TBD	TBD
OpenSacramento Kings Dancers	July 29, 2026	July 31, 2026	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 2, 2026	Aug 2, 2026
OpenToronto Raptors North Side Crew	July 18, 2026	July 18, 2026	N/A	TBD	July 18, 2026
Coming SoonNew York Knicks City Dancers	Coming Soon	Coming Soon	TBD	TBD	TBD
ClosedAtlanta Hawks Dancers	June 16, 2026	June 7, 2026	June 22, 2026	TBD	July 6–12, 2026
ClosedBoston Celtics Entertainment	May 6, 2026	May 8-14, 2026	TBD	May 18th	June 6–7, 2026
ClosedBrooklyn Nets (Brooklynettes)	June 15, 2026	June 20, 2026	July 2026	TBD	July 2026
ClosedCharlotte Honey Bees	June 2, 2026	June 2, 2026	June 6, 2026	TBD	June 13, 2026
ClosedChicago Luvabulls	May 28, 2026	May 28, 2026	May 29, 2026	May 30, 2026	May 31, 2026
ClosedDetroit Pistons Dancers	July 11, 2026	July 11, 2026	N/A	TBD	July 12, 2026
ClosedGolden State Warriors Dance Team	July 12, 2026	July 19, 2026	July 25, 2026	July 27, 2026	August 9, 2026
ClosedIndiana Pacemates	June 5, 2026	June 9, 2026	TBD	June 10, 2026	June 15, 2026
ClosedLA Clippers Spirit	July 11, 2026	July 11, 2026	July 12, 2026	TBD	July 12, 2026
ClosedLA Lakers (Laker Girls)	May 17, 2026	May 31, 2026	TBD	TBD	June 2026
ClosedNew Orleans Pelicans Dance Team	June 17, 2026	June 28, 2026	N/A	TBD	July 19 - 25, 2026
ClosedPhoenix Suns Dancers	June 15, 2026	June 30, 2026	July 25, 2026	TBD	July 31, 2026
ClosedPortland Trail Blazers Dancers	July 1-9, 2026	July 12, 2026	July 19, 2026	July 27 - 31, 2026	July 31 - Aug 2, 2026
ClosedSan Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers	June 28, 2026	July 1, 2026	N/A	TBD	July 17 - 19, 2026
ClosedUtah Jazz Dancers	April 22, 2026	April 22, 2026	TBD	TBD	TBD
ClosedWashington Wizards Dancers	May 26, 2026	June 4, 2026	June 14, 2026	TBD	June 24, 2026

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Dates are subject to change. Always cross-reference with the team's official portal via the links provided.

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NBA Dance Team
Audition Dates

Cleveland Cavs Powerhouse

Dallas Mavericks D-Town Crew

Denver Nuggets Dancers

Houston Rockets Clutch City Dancers

Memphis Grizz Girls

Miami Heat Dancers

Minnesota Timberwolves Dancers

Oklahoma City Thunder Girls

Orlando Magic Dancers

Philadelphia 76ers Dancers

Sacramento Kings Dancers

Toronto Raptors North Side Crew

New York Knicks City Dancers

Atlanta Hawks Dancers

Boston Celtics Entertainment

Brooklyn Nets (Brooklynettes)

Charlotte Honey Bees

Chicago Luvabulls

Detroit Pistons Dancers

Golden State Warriors Dance Team

Indiana Pacemates

LA Clippers Spirit

LA Lakers (Laker Girls)

New Orleans Pelicans Dance Team

Phoenix Suns Dancers

Portland Trail Blazers Dancers

San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers

Utah Jazz Dancers

Washington Wizards Dancers

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NBA Dance Team Audition Dates

Cleveland Cavs Powerhouse

Dallas Mavericks D-Town Crew

Denver Nuggets Dancers

Houston Rockets Clutch City Dancers

Memphis Grizz Girls

Miami Heat Dancers

Minnesota Timberwolves Dancers

Oklahoma City Thunder Girls

Orlando Magic Dancers

Philadelphia 76ers Dancers

Sacramento Kings Dancers

Toronto Raptors North Side Crew

New York Knicks City Dancers

Atlanta Hawks Dancers

Boston Celtics Entertainment

Brooklyn Nets (Brooklynettes)

Charlotte Honey Bees

Chicago Luvabulls

Detroit Pistons Dancers

Golden State Warriors Dance Team

Indiana Pacemates

LA Clippers Spirit

LA Lakers (Laker Girls)

New Orleans Pelicans Dance Team

Phoenix Suns Dancers

Portland Trail Blazers Dancers

San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers

Utah Jazz Dancers

Washington Wizards Dancers

Don't Audition Alone

LET'S GET TO WORK.

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NBA Dance Team
Audition Dates

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