Dancing Boots Application

R.J.ReynoldsHigh School

Dancing Boots Application

THIS IS THE COVER SHEET FOR YOUR PACKET AND MUST BE ATTACHED ON THE FRONT OF ALL PAPERS RETURNED.

ALL PAPERWORK DUE MAY 2, 2014

Student Check List for

______

Student Name

These items must be completed and returned in order to tryout for R.J. Reynolds Dancing Boots. Place this sheet along with all of the items listed below in a brown envelope and return no later than MAY 10. NO LATE PAPERWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. All participants must be pre-registered. If you do not have all parts of your packet—including your completed physical & ALL teacher recommendations, you will NOT be allowed to tryout.

Application Packet:

____ Headshot

____ Application

____ Health Form

____ Parental Consent Form

____ Signature Page

____ Most Recent Report Card

____ Physical Form (completed)

____ Teacher Recommendations (4)

R. J. Reynolds Dancing Boot Application

Full Name: ______

Name you go by: ______

Home Address: ______

City, Statezip code

Home Phone Number: ______Cell Phone Number______

Student ID#: ______Current Grade Level: ______Age: ______Birth Date: __/__/______

Mother’s/Guardian Name:______

Work #: ______Email:______

Father’s/Guardian Name: ______

Work #______Email: ______

WORK INFORMATION:

Are you employed? ______If so, where? ______

Number of hours per week: ______

DANCE EXPERIENCE

______

AWARDS or HONORS

______

What other clubs or organizations do you belong? ______

Why are you interested in becoming a dancing boot? ______

R. J. Reynolds Dancing Boot Health Form

TO THE PARENT:

As a Dancing Boot, your daughter will participate in the following activities throughout football and basketball season:

1. Approximately two to four hours of strenuous hours of strenuous activity per day.
2. Performances at ALL Varsity football games, basketball games, as well as participation in various outside performances with the community and competition. This involves physical and emotional stress.
3. Extra time spent at home and school in meetings and other activities related to Dancing Boots.
4. Your daughter will be dancing, stunting, and jumping during most performances.
5. Because of the strenuousness of the activities, Dancing Boots must be in good health and practice good health habits.

In the event of an emergency as a result of athletic participation that requires medical attention, I grant permission to the school and/or its employees, the R.J. Reynolds Dancing Boot coaching staff, to take whatever action it deems necessary. If I cannot be reached the R.J. Reynolds Coaching staff is authorized to give consent for unexpected medical care and hospitalization to my son or daughter, ______.

I expect every effort will be made to contact me in order to receive my specific authorization before any medical treatment or hospitalization is taken.

Signed ______Date ______

Do you have insurance? Yes ______No ______

Insurance Company Name ______Policy # ______

Person to be notified other than a parent/guardian in an emergency:

Emergency Contact ______Phone: ______

Family Doctor ______Phone: ______

Medical Information

Injury/Condition / Yes / No
Kidney Injury
Heart Condition
Diabetes
Asthma

Date of last Tetanus Shot _____

Allergic to any medication (please list): ______

Additional medical information that may be helpful (please list): ______

PARENT PERMISSION FORM

STUDENT LAST NAME ______

STUDENT FIRST NAME ______

I understand that Dancing Boots is a major personal commitment of my non- academic time and it cannot be placed secondary non-academic activities. I agree to abide by all Dancing Boot rules and regulations AND understand that I will be removed from the position if I violate those rules and regulations.

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Student SignatureDate

I hereby give my consent to my child (named above) to tryout for Dancing Boots at R.J.ReynoldsHigh School and agree that my child and I will abide by the rules and regulations set forth for the Dancing Boots.

The financial cost of being a Dancing Boot is expensive. The Dancing Boot fees will range from $400-$700 throughout the school year. I understand that there will also be FINANCIALOBLIGATION involved in being a Dancing Boot and I am willing to accept those obligations.

______

Parent/Guardian SignatureDate

SIGNATURE PAGE

You’re expected to participate in ALL practice sessions, meeting and summer dance AND band camp as designated by the coach.

You MUST maintain a 2.0 GPA each semester.

Performing with the Reynolds High School Dancing Boots is a MAJOR commitment that is not to be taken lightly. Please read ALL of the information carefully!!!

I have read and understand the ReynoldsHigh School Dancing Boot’s Rules and Expectations.

______Parent/guardian Signature & Date

______Dancer Signature & Date

I have read and understand that if any of my grades in a particular class is a C or lower I will go to tutoring with my teacher.

______Parent/guardian Signature & Date

______Dancer Signature & Date

I have read and understand the ReynoldsHigh School Dancing Boot 3-step rules.

______Parent/guardian Signature & Date

______Dancer Signature & Date

I have read and understand the amount of games allowed to be missed during the year.

______Parent/guardian Signature & Date

______Dancer Signature & Date

Total:

R. J. Reynolds Dancing Boots

Teacher Evaluation

Due May 2

Student Name ______

CurrentGrade______School ______

Teacher Name ______Period___ A/B___ Subject______

Teachers: This student is a candidate for the R. J. Reynolds Dancing Boots. Please evaluate this student in the following categories honestly. The character of any student representing this school in uniform is very important. Please be sure that you are a CURRENT teacher of this student. Comments/points will be viewed by coaches ONLY. Pleaseseal your recommendation in an envelope, sign over the flap and return it to the student. They will be responsible for turning it in with the rest of their tryout information packet.

(1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest)

Date Received this form: / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / Comments:
Ability to get along with peers
Attitude
Cooperation with adults
Attendance
Punctuality
Dependability
Respectful
Leadership
Responsibility
Integrity

Approximate Grade: ABCDF

Please indicate any reason this student should not be considered for a position or representative of RJR as a Dancing Boot or if you have taken any disciplinary action against this student. ______

______Yes, I recommend this student for the RJR Dancing Boots.

______No, I do NOT recommend this student for the RJR Dancing Boots.

Additional Comments: ______

Total:

R. J. Reynolds Dancing Boots

Teacher Evaluation

Due May 2

Student Name ______

CurrentGrade______School ______

Teacher Name ______Period___ A/B___ Subject______

Teachers: This student is a candidate for the R. J. Reynolds Dancing Boots. Please evaluate this student in the following categories honestly. The character of any student representing this school in uniform is very important. Please be sure that you are a CURRENT teacher of this student. Comments/points will be viewed by coaches ONLY. Pleaseseal your recommendation in an envelope, sign over the flap and return it to the student. They will be responsible for turning it in with the rest of their tryout information packet.

(1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest)

Date Received this form: / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / Comments:
Ability to get along with peers
Attitude
Cooperation with adults
Attendance
Punctuality
Dependability
Respectful
Leadership
Responsibility
Integrity

Approximate Grade: ABCDF

Please indicate any reason this student should not be considered for a position or representative of RJR as a Dancing Boot or if you have taken any disciplinary action against this student. ______

______Yes, I recommend this student for the RJR Dancing Boots.

______No, I do NOT recommend this student for the RJR Dancing Boots.

Additional Comments: ______

Total:

R. J. Reynolds Dancing Boots

Teacher Evaluation

Due May 2

Student Name ______

CurrentGrade______School ______

Teacher Name ______Period___ A/B___ Subject______

Teachers: This student is a candidate for the R. J. Reynolds Dancing Boots. Please evaluate this student in the following categories honestly. The character of any student representing this school in uniform is very important. Please be sure that you are a CURRENT teacher of this student. Comments/points will be viewed by coaches ONLY. Pleaseseal your recommendation in an envelope, sign over the flap and return it to the student. They will be responsible for turning it in with the rest of their tryout information packet.

(1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest)

Date Received this form: / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / Comments:
Ability to get along with peers
Attitude
Cooperation with adults
Attendance
Punctuality
Dependability
Respectful
Leadership
Responsibility
Integrity

Approximate Grade: ABCDF

Please indicate any reason this student should not be considered for a position or representative of RJR as a Dancing Boot or if you have taken any disciplinary action against this student. ______

______Yes, I recommend this student for the RJR Dancing Boots.

______No, I do NOT recommend this student for the RJR Dancing Boots.

Additional Comments: ______

Total:

R. J. Reynolds Dancing Boots

Teacher Evaluation

Due May 2

Student Name ______

CurrentGrade______School ______

Teacher Name ______Period___ A/B___ Subject______

Teachers: This student is a candidate for the R. J. Reynolds Dancing Boots. Please evaluate this student in the following categories honestly. The character of any student representing this school in uniform is very important. Please be sure that you are a CURRENT teacher of this student. Comments/points will be viewed by coaches ONLY. Pleaseseal your recommendation in an envelope, sign over the flap and return it to the student. They will be responsible for turning it in with the rest of their tryout information packet.

(1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest)

Date Received this form: / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / Comments:
Ability to get along with peers
Attitude
Cooperation with adults
Attendance
Punctuality
Dependability
Respectful
Leadership
Responsibility
Integrity

Approximate Grade: ABCDF

Please indicate any reason this student should not be considered for a position or representative of RJR as a Dancing Boot or if you have taken any disciplinary action against this student. ______

______Yes, I recommend this student for the RJR Dancing Boots.

______No, I do NOT recommend this student for the RJR Dancing Boots.

Additional Comments: ______

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE THE DANCING BOOTS TEAM?

Our judges will use the following selection criteria:

• Dance Technique and Skills
• Enthusiasm and Energy
• Poise
• Showmanship and Projection
• Personal Appearance
• Personality
• Flexibility--High Kicks/Splits
• Punctuality
• Team player

ARE THERE ANY HEIGHT & WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS? You should look well proportioned in dancewear. We DO NOT have specific height and weight requirements. Dance technique, personality and execution of expected material is the main focus.

WHAT DO I NEED TO WEAR?

Please wear the following color top.

Bottoms:

• Black spandex shorts, jazz pants, or leggings

Shoes:

• Jazz shoes or sneakers

WHAT DANCE SKILLS DO I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO DO?

• Splits right, left, & middle
• Eye high kicks
• Double pirouettes on right and left (more are encouraged)
• Axel turn
• á la seconde turns (3 into a double pirouette)/ Fouettes
• Leap to second or switch second
• reverse Jetes
• Other--- Leg extension with and/or without hold.

WHEN DO I REPORT FOR AUDITIONS? Registration will begin promptly at 3:45 in the lobby of the Girls Gym on Wednesday, May 21stand 22nd. The last day of auditions will be held on May 23rd. An audition number will be given to each candidate on the first day of auditions. Numbers must be worn at all times. Auditions will begin at 4:00 p.m. DO NOT BE LATE!

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO AUDITIONS? No food or drinks are allowed in gym or dance room where auditions will be held, however, water will be allowed at breaks. You may bring a snack and water for the break.

HOW LONG WILL THE AUDITION LAST? Auditions should be over by 6:00. Please be aware that we may run over in time.

CAN MY FAMILY WATCH AUDITIONS? No. The auditions are closed to the public.