2017-2018 FHS Dance Team Tryout Packet
PURPOSE:
Our objective is to provide leadership for the student body, assert school spirit, and to display good character and responsibility among members. The dance team is expected to demonstrate respectable behavior in the classroom. ANY misbehavior on behalf of a dance member will be monitored. Some misbehavior may result in removal from the team.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT TRYOUTS:
1. Grade levels 8-11 may try out for the Dance Team.
2. Each participant must have at least 4 teacher recommendations. I will collect the recommendations; they are not to be given to me by the participant.
2. There will be an informational meeting the second day of tryouts. A parent or guardian should try to attend. This meeting will begin at 5:15 pm in the auditorium.
TRYOUT TIMELINE:
June 1 3:15 – 5:00
June 2 3:15 – 4:30
June 5 3:15 - ?? (until tryouts are over)
All dance clinics will take place in the auditorium. Team placement will be posted on the Frankfort High School’s website Monday evening after tryouts. All members that make the 2017-2018 Dance team will get an email with further team information as soon as possible.
Forms:
v Tryout Permission form
v Completed application form
v Signed Guideline/Demerit Agreement form by dancer and parent/guardian
v Signed Eligibility Rules form
v Two Recommendation Forms (by any adult not related to you)
v Grade Check form
ALL DUE 1st DAY OF TRYOUTS, JUNE 1st
PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING:
v You are required to attend all three days of the tryout process.
v It is important to be on time and ready to warm up.
v Candidates need to wear appropriate workout/dancewear to all sessions. No baggy clothes, midriffs, or sports bras being used as a top.
v Acceptable attire includes leotards, sports tops, t-shirts, jazz pants, shorts, etc.
v Tennis shoes, dance sneakers, or jazz shoes are required at all times. You may not just dance in socks, for safety reasons.
v Hair must be pulled back in a ponytail or bun at all times.
v No chewing gum and no food or drinks will be allowed in the auditorium. Only water bottles and a light snack if needed. Try to avoid soda and sweets.
v All practices and tryouts are closed. No spectators will be allowed to observe.
v No jewelry during tryouts.
v Bring a positive attitude and a strong work ethic! These ideas, along with prompt attendance, are also a part of the judging process.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
v Toe Touch
v Grand Jete (Leap)
v Double Pirouette
v Fouette Turns (8 Count) OR Alsicone Turns (8 count)
v Calypso
v C Jump
v Right and Left Leg Splits
v Hip Hop Routine- short routine (about 1:30)
**The dancers that are teaching you the dances will also help you to learn these technique requirements. **
Panther Dancer Tryouts Sample Form
Audition # : ______________________ Judge # _____________
1. Skills (35 points)
Toe Touch 1 2 3 4 5
-Legs straight and toes pointed
-Good height from the floor
-Clean landing
Grand Jete (Leap) 1 2 3 4 5
-Legs straight and toes pointed
-Good height from the floor
-Clean take-off and landing
Double Pirouette 1 2 3 4 5
-Turn is controlled
-Rotation is complete
-Clean landing coming out of turn
Fouette Turns (8 Count) OR Alsicone Turns 1 2 3 4 5
-Turn is controlled, including arm placement
-Extended leg is parallel and opens to the front, toes pointed
-Leg is in posse when not extended out (Fouette only)
-Rotation is complete
Calypso (Turning Leap) 1 2 3 4 5
-Turn is controlled, including arm placement
-Front leg is extended, toes pointed
-Rear leg is bent, parallel to the floor
-Rotation is complete
C Jump 1 2 3 4 5
Right Leg Split 1 2 3 4 5
Left Leg Split 1 2 3 4 5
Total: ______
2. Jazz Routine (25 points)
-Moves are clean and sharp 1 2 3 4 5
-Movements are big and definite 1 2 3 4 5
-Remembers choreography 1 2 3 4 5
-Has good rhythm 1 2 3 4 5
-Maintains energy throughout dance 1 2 3 4 5
Total: ______
3. Hip Hop Routine (25 points)
-Moves are clean and sharp 1 2 3 4 5
-Movements are big and definite 1 2 3 4 5
-Remembers choreography 1 2 3 4 5
-Has good rhythm 1 2 3 4 5
-Maintains energy throughout dance 1 2 3 4 5
Total: ______
4. Facial Expressions (10 points)
-Smiling at the beginning and throughout the dance 1 2 3 4 5
-Appears confident while performing 1 2 3 4 5
Total: _______
5. Style (5 points) 1 2 3 4 5
-Overall style as a performer
Total: _______
GRAND TOTAL: _______/100
Would you include this candidate on the team? YES NO
Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FHS DANCE TEAM APPLICATION
Please write clearly.
Name: ____________________________ Present Grade: ___________
Address: ____________________________ Home Phone: __________
Cell Phone: ___________________
Student’s Email: ___________________________________________
Parent(s) Name: ___________________________________________
1. List previous dance experience. Include location, years involved, and type of dance:
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2. Will you be involved in dancing with a studio next year?____ If yes, please tell where and what type(s) of dance: ______________________________________________________________________________
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3. Please list other activities and interests. Be sure to include those you anticipate being involved with next school year. ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
4. List qualities that you think are necessary to produce a top-notch dance team:
______________________________________________________________________________
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5. Please tell why you would like to audition and be on the PFHS Dance Team:
______________________________________________________________________________
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FHS Dance Team
TRYOUT PERMISSION FORM
My student, _________________ has my permission to try-out for the Panther Dance Team at Frankfort High School. I understand that practices will be held June 1st, 2nd & 5th, all of which will take place at Frankfort High School from 3:15 – 5:30 (may run later on the day of auditions, the 5th, and I will be providing my student transportation home.
Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________
Parent/Guardian (Print Name):_____________________
Phone Number: _______________ Date: _______________
This form must be signed and returned to Mrs. Pamela Bleuel in order to audition for the team.