VISTA MURRIETA HIGH SCHOOL
DANCE DEPARTMENT
Audition PLEDGE & ASSUMPTION OF RISK OF POTENTIAL INJURY
Dear Candidate,
On behalf of the Bronco Dance Department, I would like to wish you the very best during your tryout. I would like to share some very important information with you and your parents.
Many teams must limit the size of their squad to provide time or proper instruction, safety concerns, and supervision. “Cutting” prospective student/dancers is a very difficult, “gut-wrenching” task that coaches must accept as a necessity to benefit the growth of the team as a whole. Being an “all-star” dancer at the youth level does not guarantee selection on a team.
All auditions will be handled by a staff of 1-3 coaches/judges, who will give each candidate the same, fair chance. Each candidate will be graded on all phases of the total dance team experience. The criteria for evaluation and team selection is attached to this letter. As it is commonly known, there is a potential for injury and even serious injury, disability, or death as a result of participating in any athletic activity. The MVUSD and VMHS administrations would like you to be aware of this potential risk. We do not require physicals for auditions, but recommend one. Please sign the bottom portion of this letter and have you parent/guardian sign also in acknowledgement that the potential for, and risk of injury is always present, even during auditions. One last item, if a candidate is on the academic ineligible list at the time of auditions, the coach will most likely not allow you to audition, as the students who have met this requirement will receive the “privilege” of auditioning. Good luck and may your best effort be rewarded. Please sign this form and return it to the head coach before your audition.
Yours truly,
Theresa Garcia-Olson MFA MSCLAD SSM SS
VMHS Dance Director
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I understand the above letter, acknowledge the risk of injury and accordingly agree that the MVUSD shall not be held liable for such injuries, and will try my hardest to do the best I can. I also understand that not all of the candidates trying out will make the team.
Student Name_____________________________
Student Signature_____________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________
Home Telephone________________
Parent Work Phone #____________________________________
Cell Phone # ____________________
TREATMENT CONSENT: __________YES_____________NO – In the event of accident or
emergency, I (we) give permission for school authorities to take my (our) child to any available
doctor or hospital, or request their services. I (we) grant consent to any and all health providers to
provide my (our) child with any medical care as a result of any injury or illness.
ParentSignature:_________________________________________Date:__________________
*THIS WAIVER IS GOOD FOR 1 WEEK ONLY FROM THE ABOVE DATE*
Revised 3-01-11
VISTA MURRIETA HIGH SCHOOL
Application for VMHS Dance Teams
(This application will be used to give us an idea of your capabilities. Students will be interviewed
based on this application. Please DO NOT attach a resume or other supporting material.)
Circle One: VMHS Broncos Gold VMHS Broncos Blue
Bronco Dance Crew
Name _____________________________________________
Senior ___ Junior ___ Soph ___ Frosh ___
Incoming Freshmen coming from: Shivela, Thompson, Warm Springs, Dorothy
(Circle One)
Home Address ______________________________
(Please include City & Zip Code)
Phone Number _____________
E-mail ________________________
Holding a position on Dance Team requires time and effort. Most of the rehearsals and performances occur outside of the regular class day. Failure to meet these out-of-class obligations can affect your standing on Dance Team.
Are you academically eligible and on track for graduation? ________
What is your current GPA? (2.5 minimum is required) ________
Do you have satisfactory citizenship grades in all classes? ________
Will you be able to take the Dance Team Class? ________
Do you have any discipline referrals? ________
Will you be able to go to Dance Camp? ________
Please attach you picture to this form________
Please answer the following questions.
1. Why do you want to be on Dance Team?
2. If you are selected for Dance Team, what new ideas would you like to put into action?
3. What strengths will you bring to the dance team?
4. Give names of TWO teachers OR staff members who can give you a recommendation.
Please include e-mail address or phone numbers
______________________________________ ____________________________________
5. What dance experience do you have?
6. What other activities are you currently involved in?
7. Are you aware that a great portion of work is completed outside of class and rehearsal?
It is the responsibility of the prospective dance student to return this form to the VMHS Dance Director!
LATE FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DANCE OFFICE BY THURSDAY –
April 22nd
The criteria for evaluation and team selection
Performance Quality
Dance Technique
Golden Spirit – a Bronco Attitude
Interview
• Optimistic warmth (genuine kindness, thoughtfulness, and a sense that the glass is always at least half full)
• Intelligence(not just “smarts” but an insatiable curiosity to learn for the sake of learning)
• Work ethic(a natural tendency to do something as well as it can possibly be done)
• Empathy(an awareness of, care for, and connection to how others feel and how your actions make others feel)
• Self awareness and integrity(an understanding of what makes you tick and a natural inclination to be accountable for doing the right thing with honesty and superb judgment)
Vista Murrieta Dance
28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
Theresa Garcia-Olson
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IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO RETURN
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSON
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FOR DIRECTOR USE ONLY
Interview Date ________________________ Time ______________
Recommendations ____________________________________
Signed _____________________