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Hundreds audition for spot on the Miami Heat dancer team. See who brought the Heat

By Miami Herald Newsroom
Madison Cantor Hadley leads contestants through different routines as hundreds of dancers from across the country audition for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Madison Cantor Hadley leads contestants through different routines as hundreds of dancers from across the country audition for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald

On Saturday, the Kaseya Center pulsed with music and ambition as hundreds of dancers took the floor for the Miami Heat dancers open auditions.

Hopefuls traveled from all over the U.S., showcasing powerful moves, sharp technique and standout personalities in hopes of landing a spot on the 2025-26 squad. With every spin and smile, the dancers brought their A-game to impress the judges and make their NBA dreams come true.

Take a look at photos from the auditions by photojournalist Alexia Fodere:

Katelyn Arnosa, center, dances during auditions for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team.
Katelyn Arnosa, center, dances during auditions for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Isabella Bisordi, center, auditions for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team.
Isabella Bisordi, center, auditions for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Brettnie Blake, stretches during auditions for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team.
Brettnie Blake, stretches during auditions for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Arielle Lopez, center, goes through the routines during auditions.
Arielle Lopez, center, goes through the routines during auditions. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Isabella Pacheco dances along with other contestants hoping for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team.
Isabella Pacheco dances along with other contestants hoping for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Mazie Meservey, center, performs along with hundreds of dancers from across the country auditioning for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team.
Mazie Meservey, center, performs along with hundreds of dancers from across the country auditioning for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Gypsy Frometa auditions for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team.
Gypsy Frometa auditions for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Iramara Moni, center, is among the hundreds of dancers from across the country auditioning for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team.
Iramara Moni, center, is among the hundreds of dancers from across the country auditioning for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Contestants perform during auditions for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team.
Contestants perform during auditions for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Amariah Sands performs along with other contestants during the audition.
Amariah Sands performs along with other contestants during the audition. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Sophie Garcia is among the hundreds of dancers from across the country auditioning for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team.
Sophie Garcia is among the hundreds of dancers from across the country auditioning for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Ariana Ubiera, left, competes for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team.
Ariana Ubiera, left, competes for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Heather Cruise dances during auditions.
Heather Cruise dances during auditions. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Contestants go through some moves during auditions for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team.
Contestants go through some moves during auditions for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Alexandria Johnson is among the hundreds of dancers from across the country auditioning for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team.
Alexandria Johnson is among the hundreds of dancers from across the country auditioning for a spot on next season's Heat dancers team. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald
Arielle Lopez smiles as she goes through the routine during the auditions.
Arielle Lopez smiles as she goes through the routine during the auditions. Alexia Fodere for Miami Herald

This story was originally published July 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM.

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