Dance Team Try-Out FAQs
Are all days of try-outs mandatory?
It is mandatory to attend at least one of the two prep clinics in order to try-out.
Evaluations on April 26th are also mandatory.
Open practice on April 23rd is optional.
It is mandatory to attend at least one of the two prep clinics in order to try-out.
Evaluations on April 26th are also mandatory.
Open practice on April 23rd is optional.
How will dancers be evaluated?
Dancers will learn and practice their skills and fight song at the Prep Clinic(s) April 12th and 19th.
They will then be sent a video on April 21st of a timeout routine to learn on their own.
For evaluations on April 26th, they will be evaluated on technique, fight song, and timeout routine.
Dancers will learn and practice their skills and fight song at the Prep Clinic(s) April 12th and 19th.
They will then be sent a video on April 21st of a timeout routine to learn on their own.
For evaluations on April 26th, they will be evaluated on technique, fight song, and timeout routine.
What skills are required to make the team?
Junior Varsity:
Varsity (All of the above PLUS):
There will also be time to show any additional skills you have. These are not required, but are encouraged.
Some Ideas:
Junior Varsity:
- Double pirouette
- Turns in second (Four turns into a double)
- R/L leap
- R/L kick
- Angel Jump
- Calypso
- Toe Touch
Varsity (All of the above PLUS):
- Quad pirouette
- Advanced turn combinations (double speed, quarter turns, reverse quarter turns, floats)
- Pop Jump
- Headspring
There will also be time to show any additional skills you have. These are not required, but are encouraged.
Some Ideas:
- Aerial
- Turning Open
- Leg hold turn
- Additional jumps & turn combinations
What should I wear to try-outs?
All black dance attire is required for evaluations. Jazz shoes are also required. Please have hair pulled back neatly.
All black dance attire is required for evaluations. Jazz shoes are also required. Please have hair pulled back neatly.
How many people will make the team?
Maximum is 17 for Varsity. JV TBD.
Maximum is 17 for Varsity. JV TBD.
What if I have a conflict?
Please e-mail [email protected] for any schedule conflicts, questions, or concerns.
Please e-mail [email protected] for any schedule conflicts, questions, or concerns.