READY TO CRUSH IT? ATHENS CRUSH ANNOUNCE INAUGURAL DANCE TEAM AUDITIONS

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READY TO CRUSH IT? ATHENS CRUSH ANNOUNCE INAUGURAL DANCE TEAM AUDITIONS

ATHENS, GA — September 30, 2026 — The Athens Crush are turning up the volume - and they’re looking for dancers ready to bring the energy to the field.

The new Indoor Football League (IFL) franchise has announced auditions for the team’s inaugural Athens Crush Dance Team, which will perform at all eight home games during the Crush’s inaugural 2027 season. Running from March through July, the 2027 season will bring professional indoor football, family entertainment, and plenty of excitement to Akins Ford Arena.

The Crush are looking for talented, energetic, and confident dancers who are ready to perform in front of thousands of fans and become part of the Athens Crush game-day experience. Selected team members will be paid for their professional dance performances at the team’s eight home games.

AUDITION DETAILS

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Dancefx Dance Studio located at 396 Foundry Street in Athens, Georgia 30601
Age Requirement: 18 years or older
Audition Fee: $35 with pre-registration and payment before November 14; $50 for same-day registration

Each dancer will be asked to prepare and perform a 45-second to one-minute routine during the audition.

For dancers who would like a little extra help getting ready, the Crush will also offer a dance workshop prior to auditions designed to help participants prepare their routines, build confidence, and get comfortable performing in the Crush style. Workshop details will be announced soon.

Final team selections will be made on the day of auditions.

“This is more than a dance team,  it’s going to be a major part of the Athens Crush game-day experience,” said Angela Wagenti, Athens Crush Dance Team Manager. “We’re looking for dancers who want to perform, have fun, entertain our fans, and help us create something special from the very beginning.” 

Dancers interested in auditioning can register on the Athens Crush website at www.athenscrush.com/dance-team. Questions can be addressed to danceinfo@athenscrush.com.

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About the Athens Crush:

The Athens Crush are a new professional Indoor Football League (IFL) franchise set to begin play in March 2027 at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia. Led by an ownership group that includes Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis, College Football Hall of Famer David Pollack, and former MLB All-Star and NFL standout Brian Jordan, the organization is committed to bringing high-energy, family-friendly entertainment and championship-caliber football to the Classic City. For more information, visit AthensCrush.com.

About the Indoor Football League:

The Indoor Football League (IFL) is the premier professional indoor football league in North America and the longest continuously operating indoor football league in the United States. Entering its 19th season, the IFL features fast-paced, high-scoring action played on a 50-yard field inside arenas across the country. For more information, visit GoIFL.com.