Goldrush Recruitment Events

Thank you for your interest in joining the 2026-2027 Goldrush Dance Team!

Being a part of Goldrush offers many exciting opportunities, but it is also a major commitment that requires an extraordinary work ethic. Goldrush competes annually at the UDA Collegiate National Championship in Orlando, Florida. Competing in Division 1A Jazz, Hip Hop, and Gameday categories, the program combines technical skill, showmanship, and athleticism.

Being a member of the Goldrush dance team requires an intense commitment of around 20 hours per week and runs from July to May. See below for a high-level breakdown of our season.

Fall Commitment

Practices 3-4x per week
Home Football Games
Home Men’s Basketball Games + Women’s Basketball Games
Nationals Practices (Winter Break)
UDA Collegiate National Championship (January)
Bowl Game Travel – if applicable (January)

Spring Commitment

Practices 2-3x per week
Home Men’s Basketball Games + Women’s Basketball Games
Basketball Tournament Travel (Spring Break)

Upcoming Events

2026-27 Goldrush Auditions

Saturday, April 11th
Location: McCamish Pavilion 965 Fowler St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Audition Fee: $75
- Register for the clinic and save $25 on your audition registration fee!

Registration Steps

Complete the participant registration waiver below.
Purchase the clinic and audition fees HERE.
Payment Description: Goldrush Recruitment
Invoice Number: GOLDRUSH2627
Please email your payment confirmation to goldrush@athletics.gatech.edu

Audition Requirements

What to Expect

Auditions begin with a review of the required choreography, including Hip Hop, Jazz, and our traditional Fight Song.
Participants will also learn a new sideline routine during the morning session.

Please prepare 2–4 eight-counts of a technical improv combination highlighting:

Your strongest technical skills
Any show-stopping tricks you wish to showcase

What to Bring to In-Person Auditions

Headshot: Clear 5×7+ photo (does not need to be professional), hair down, GT attire or colors
Goldrush Application
Personal Letter: Why you want to join the Goldrush Dance Team and how you’d be an asset to the team
Letter of Acceptance: (Freshman only) or waitlist/transfer documentation
Copy of Insurance Card

Audition Appearance

All participants must adhere to the following guidelines for in-person auditions:

Attire: Black sports bra & black Spanx-style shorts
Shoes: Jazz shoes, turners, and sneakers (your choice)
Hair: Curled low ponytail
Makeup: Gameday-ready (full face with lashes)
Earrings: Performance-style earrings

Contact

Have questions about the Goldrush Dance Team?
📧 Email: goldrush@athletics.gatech.edu

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