2017 - 2018 Huntsville High

2017 - 2018 Huntsville High

Pantherettes Auditions

Wednesday, April 26, 2016 - MANDATORY Parent Meeting at 5:30 pm in Mrs. Quintela’s room in the HHS Freshman Academy. Turn in TRYOUT PACKET.

Please ask questions at this meeting or email questions to us at . Please do not call Mrs. Quintela during school hours and DO NOT turn in your packet to Mrs. Quintela or at the Main Office.

Tryouts

Monday, May 1Tuesday, May 2 – Audition Clinic (HHS Main gym)

Sign in – 3:15 pm. Clinic begins at 3:30 pm

Attendance is mandatory on both days. Applicants will draw for audition slot and partners.

Wednesday, May 3 – Auditions (Main gym)

- Sign in – 3:15 pm. Auditions begin at 3:30 pm

Audition Process

- Applicants must be present at the tryout. Video taped auditions are not allowed.

- Auditions are closed. No parents, friends, etc.allowed inthegymbefore or during

auditions.

- No video taping is allowed at the clinic or tryouts

- Applicants will be taught a dance routine and technical progressions during the audition clinic. Potential technical elements included are: double turns, splits, grande jete, fouette, kicks and leaps.

- The audition will be performed before a panel of independent judges. Judges are dance professionals of diverse ethnic backgrounds. We have worked very hard to ensure that our judges are independent and impartial. Neither Mrs. Quintela, Mrs. Chappell nor any HHS Faculty/ Staff member is a judge.

Audition requirements

-Auditions are open to any current HHS student or anyone entering school in the fall as a freshman or approved transfer

-All dancers will be expected to perform as a team. It is important to dance show an ability to dance in sync with the other dancers.

Audition Attire

- Attire should consist of a fitted full-length top (no midriff showing) and shorts, leggings or jazz pants. It is not necessary to purchase any special clothing for tryouts.

- No jewelry. Small post earrings are allowed.

- Dance shoes or tennis shoes

- Hair pulled out of participant’s face

Selection for the team

-Applicants shall be selected based on the scores of the judges plus their teacher evaluations. Ideally we will have a squad of 18 girls. The number will be based on the clean break in scores.

We look forward to seeing you at the clinic! Bring a smile and a good attitude.

Cynthia Quintela Sarah Chappell HHS Dance Team Sponsor/Coach Assistant Sponsor

Huntsville High School

Pantherettes Dance Team

General Information Form

Name: ______

Address: ______

Parents Names: ______

Home Phone Number: ______

Cell Phone Number: (Student’s) ______(Parent’s) ______

Email Address: (Student’s) ______

(Parent’s) ______

Current School and Grade: ______

Have you ever received a disciplinary referral? ______

Are you currently enrolled in dance classes? ______

Waiver of Liability

I hereby release the Huntsville High School Pantherettes Dance Team, its sponsors, its facilities, the Huntsville High School administration, athletic department and staff from any and all liability in the event of injury or death occurring while participating or as a result of participating in the Dance Team clinic and auditions April 25-27, 2016.

In the event of injury (including death) during participation in the Dance Team clinic and auditions, I hereby agree that I will be financially responsible for any and all related expenses.

I understand that the decision of the judges is final.

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Student Signature Date

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Parent Signature Date

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HHS Pantherette Dance Team

Rules and Requirements

1)Dance Team is a class that meets every day during 7th period. Team members received a grade for this class and a PE credit and are required to dress out and participate each day unless otherwise notified. Please refrain from scheduling appointments during this time. If you will not be in class, Mrs. Quintela must be notified in advance. All absences must be approved.

2)Dancers are expected to be at all performances. If you must miss a performance, you are to notify Mrs. Quintela as soon as possible. Unexcused absences will result in a deduction of ten points from your semester grade. Two unexcused absences will result in the dancer being suspended for the next pep rally. Coaches will remove any dancer from the squad who has 3 unexcused missed performances.

3)Dance Team will perform at all pep rallies, selected home football and basketball games, PTA Open House, and a few additional appearances during the school year.

4)Approved excuses for missing a performance include illness, injury, oralegitimate college visit. Attendance at college football games is not an excused absence.

5)We will be attending Team Camp in July. Attendance and participation is required.

6)Mandatory choreography practices for camp will be held prior to camp. You must attend all practices in order to participate in the “Home Routine” at camp.

7)Summer practices will be held to learn routines for camp, pep rallies and the sideline routines. Days and times will be announced.

8)Dance Team hosts an annual fundraising clinicfor girls ages 6 and up. All members and their parentsare expected to help plan, execute and participate as directed.

9) Pantherettes are expected to be leaders and represent themselves, their family, the Dance Team and Huntsville High at all times. The use of tobacco, drugs, alcoholic beverages, narcotics and/or any illegal substances or the misuse of prescription medications is strictly forbidden. The use/misuse of such are grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal from the squad. We reserve the right to randomly drug test all team members.

10) Dancers are expected to conduct themselves with the highest ethics, morals and standards. Texting, sending or posting inappropriate language or pictures by cell phone, email or social media at any time is grounds for immediate dismissal. Team members are expected to refrain from fighting, bullying or public displays of affection at any time while on campus or at a school function or anytime they are in uniform. Any infractions are subject to disciplinary action including dismissal from the squad. All rules and punishments of Huntsville City Schools outlined in the Student Handbook apply.

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Huntsville High School

Pantherettes Dance Team

Cost Requirements

Cost

The Pantherettes do not receive any school funding so we are dependent on fundraising to offset an individual expenses. Dance Team hosts one fundraiser each year. Dance Team members are also afforded the opportunity to sell ads in the Media Guide by the HHS Football program. Any commission earned shall be reimbursed to the member after we receive payment from the Football program.

The approximate out-of-pocket expense to be a member of the squad is broken down as follows:

Camp and bus - $500

Camp clothes / new pieces (all dancers) - $ 125

Performance pieces (new dancers) - $ 275

Annual rental fee for performance tops owned by the team - $25

New members generally have an opportunity to purchase used uniform pieces, at a reduced cost, based on size and availability. Returning members will have lower uniform cost based on which current uniform pieces that we use again this season. Fundraising opportunities could reduce the cost to each member.

One Half of the money will be due at the FIRST PARENTS MEETING in May. Parents should be prepared to pay directly for select uniform pieces that they may be purchasing as used from graduating Dance Team members.

Any monies earned from fundraising activities will be reimbursed following the fundraiser.

I have read and agree to all of the policies concerning team rules and costs requirements are outlined on pages 3 and 4.

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Parent or Legal Guardian Signature Dance Team Applicant Signature

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Date

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Teacher Evaluation

(Teacher must be a core subject teacher)

To be returned with the tryout packet on April 26, 2017 in a sealed envelope. Please sign over the seal and return to the candidate.

Dance Team Candidate ______Grade______

Teacher ______School ______

• This is a confidential evaluation

Please rate the student on a scale of 0 – 5 (5 being the highest) on the following elements:

1. Attendance/Punctuality
2. Respect of Authority
3. Respect of Peers
4. Effort/Quality of Work
5. Honesty and Integrity

Total Points = ______

Comments:

Teacher’s Signature: ______Date:

Thank you for your willingness to evaluate this student as a potential member of the HHS Dance Team. Please complete this form and return it to the student in a sealed envelope provided by the student. Please sign the back on the seal. Evaluations may also be emailed to .

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