Register now to tryout for the 2026 Red Energy Newcastle Knights Sparkle Squad.
Led by Newcastle Knights Dance Squad Director Alex Tsambos, along with members of the Official Dance Squad, the Sparkle Squad are searching for talented and enthusiastic 5 to 16 year olds who love to perform, have a passion for dance and have a can-do attitude!
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2026 Tryouts
When: Wednesday 4th February 2026
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
Time: From 4pm
Registrations: Registrations begin at 4pm with the tryouts at 4:30pm and finishing approx. 6:30pm
All registrations will close 5pm, Tuesday 3rd February 2026.
The auditions will take place across two age groups, please see below for further details:
5-10 Year Olds
4pm: Registrations Open
4:30pm – 5:30pm: Auditions take place
11-16 Year Olds
5pm: Registrations Open
5:30pm – 6:30pm: Auditions take place
The process for our Sparkle Squad tryouts will be kept wholesome in a non-threating environment, similar to a typical dance class:
Warm-up (stretching)
Basic Technique (Sequence of steps travelling from corner kicks, turns, etc.)
Basic Choreography suited to each age group (16-24 counts)
What to wear: Comfortable clothes/dance wear, comfortable shoes/joggers and hair tied back.
What to bring: Bottle of water and a big smile!
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Successful Candidates
The first training session will consist of Sparkle Squad orientation, choreography for the first routine of the season and a parent information session. The Sparkle Squad is self-funded and carries a charge for rehearsals and costumes.
Successful candidates will be notified via email within 7 days of the tryouts and invited to the first training session on Wednesday 11th February 2026. Please note, training sessions will be held at a dance studio located in Beresfield..
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