2027 World Auditions
Audition Information
Date: Saturday, August 29th - Sunday, August 30th
Time: 10am-9pm (Saturday), 10am-5pm (Sunday)
*Check in/ Day of registration starts an hour prior to the event
Location: Lockhart Jr. High
500 Cirty Line Rd, Lockhart, TX
Price: $50 - Pre Register Audition Fee, $60 - Day of Audition Fee
($25 Experience Camp)
*This is a one time fee. You will not need to pay it again if asked for a callback.
Anyone interested in being a part of the 2027 cast will be expected to either attend an in-person audition or submit a video audition for consideration. Everyone auditioning for either cast must audition on flag and movement; however, we strongly encourage those performers with weapon experience to audition on weapon as well. This will allow us a more well-rounded view of your abilities. The audition fee is $50 (pre-register), $60 Day Of Registration. The experience camp fee is $25. Below you will find information on both in-person and video auditions.
Registration and Payment
For both in-person, video auditions, or the experience camp you will need to complete a registration form and submit payment. The link for those are located below:
You only need to submit payment for one option.
Video Audition Information:
How it Works:
Complete BOTH registration steps (Google form + Payment)
Video Audition Registration Form
Video Audition Payment
Monday, August 24th you will receive an email from Origins with exact information on what you will need to prepare to submit along with how to submit your videos.
All video submissions will need to be completed and sent back to us via email by Sunday, August 30th.
You will receive an email with results by Wednesday, September 2nd.
Following this email, performers who are being considered for a spot must attend our callback event on Sunday, September 13th.
There is no additional fee for Call Backs.
You must attend the Call Back to be considered for a spot.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will you be teaching audition material at the August Clinic?
Yes. For individuals planning to audition for Origins World, the Advanced Track will provide an opportunity to begin learning the 2027 audition material before auditions. Anyone intending to audition for Origins World is required to attend, at minimum, the Advanced Movement and Advanced Flag classes, as all World auditionees will be evaluated in both dance and flag.
Those planning to audition on weapon should also attend the Advanced Weapon classes, where weapon audition material will be taught.
If I cannot attend the August Spin Clinic, Can I still audition?
If you are unable to attend the August Spin Clinic, you are still encouraged to audition. The clinic is not required to be considered for membership, and all audition material will be retaught and thoroughly detailed during the actual audition process. However, attending the clinic gives you additional time to become familiar and comfortable with the material before auditions.
What does the calendar for the season look like?
Origins Performing Arts typically holds auditions in September for that year’s performing ensembles. The audition process consists of an initial round, followed by call-backs, usually held the following weekend. Rehearsals take place on Sundays from October through early November. After the UIL State Marching Contest, rehearsals switch to Saturday-Sunday weekends for the remainder of the season. Occasionally, Friday evening rehearsals are scheduled for design camps or before show weekends.
In late December, each ensemble holds a 4-5 day "Holiday Camp," with rehearsals typically running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. We strive to schedule this camp before Christmas, allowing our members to spend the holiday season with their families. However, school calendars and rehearsal facility availability sometimes mean that the camp takes place between the two holidays.
Show season runs from late January through April, culminating in Dayton, Ohio for the WGI World Championships. For the World Championships event, we depart Austin on Tuesday afternoon and return late Sunday evening or early Monday morning. Our end-of-season banquet is held either on Sunday immediately following the WGI World Championships in Ohio or the following weekend in the Austin, TX area.
How much does it cost to participate in Origins?
Tuition to participate in Origins World/Open varies each season due to a number of external factors. Due to increased costs of goods and services, tuition for the 2027 season is expected to be approximately $2,700 for the World Team and $2,500 for the A Team.
What Size Equipment does Origins Spin?
We spin 39” King Sabres and 37.5” KingKong Rifles.
If I make the team will Origins provide me with equipment or do I need to bring my own?
We will provide flags and rifles; however, individuals interested in auditioning for sabre spinning will need to bring their own.
Is there an age limit to audition?
While there is no age limit for World Class, A class has an age limit of 22 years old. Performers can only compete in this classification as long as they don’t turn 23 by April 1st, 2027.
Does Origins take high schoolers or performers under 18 years old?
No. Origins does not accept current high school students into our casts, and all performers must be at least 18 years old.
The only exception is for performers who have already graduated high school, are 17 years old, and will turn 18 before the end of the calendar year.
Do I have to attend both days?
Yes. The official small group audition takes place on Sunday; however, you are evaluated throughout the weekend.
What should I wear?
Form fitting black dance attire.
Will there be a meal break?
Yes, There will be 2 meal breaks on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. There are many food options within 5-10 minutes of the facility. We recommend bringing snacks and a 1/2 gallon or gallon water jug.
Do I need to audition on all pieces of equipment?
Everyone auditioning for either cast must audition on flag and movement; however, we strongly encourage those performers with weapon experience to audition on weapon as well. This will allow us a more well-rounded view of your abilities.
Is there any pre-audition homework? (i.e. technique exercises, choreography)
No, there is no pre-audition “homework”. There will be requirements for video audition submissions; however, for those planning on auditioning in person the most you may have prior to auditions is a zoom interview.
When will I find out my status?
We will email everyone their audition results by the night of Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, 2026.
Will equipment be provided for auditions?
We recommend bringing your own equipment to spin; however, we will have a large number of flags you can use. Weapons are first come first serve so we recommend you bring your own, if possible.