Mission Hills High School

Mission Hills High School

2017-2018

Dance Team Tryouts

Auditions for All Teams

(MHHS Dance Team application due to Mr. Boring by 5/7/16 3:15 p.m.)

Monday, June 5 , 2016—Tryout Clinic (Dance Room) 3:30-5:30

Mandatory Parent Meeting: Monday 6/5 5:30-6:30 MHHS Library

Tuesday, June 6, 2016—Tryout Clinic (Dance Room) 5:30-7:30

Wednesday, June 7, 2016— Tryout Clinic (Dance Room) 5:30-7:30

Thursday, June 8, 2016—Open studio (Dance Room) 5:30- 7:30

Friday, June 9, 2016—4:00-7:00 p.m.—Tryouts (Dance Room)

*Each candidate must complete and submit the MHHS Dance Team application to Mrs.Hale by Friday, June 9, 2016 at 3:15 p.m. in order to be eligible to tryout—the earlier the better!

Questions? Please contact MHHS Pageantry Director Kathy Hale at

Email: / Phone: 760-290-2700 x3665

MHHS Dance Team Application

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Remember: This is your first impression on the MHDT coaching staff!

Name: ______Current Grade (circle): 8 9 10 11

Current School: ______Current ID Number: ______

Student Cell: ______Parent Cell: ______

Student E-mail Address: ______

Parent E-mail Address: ______

Home Address: ______

Emergency Contact Name and Relation: ______

Emergency Contact Phone Number: ______

Insurance Provider, Policy Number, and Policy Holder’s Name (please attach to this application a copy of both sides of your insurance card or proof of school insurance from the finance office):

______

Please have one of your current teachers sign as a character reference:

Signature: ______

E-mail address: ______

Please attach a copy of your most recent progress report to this application. The minimum requirement is a 2.0. If you received lower than a C in Dance or PE, please do not tryout.

Parent/Guardian Signature and Release of Liability: ______

MHHS Dance Team Application Pg. 2

Which team are you qualified for?

Varsity JV

If we think you are not qualified for Gold/ Cardinal, would you accept a spot on JV?

Yes No

How many years have you been dancing? ______

Where have you trained?______

What is your specialty? (Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Freestyle, etc.) ______

Do you feel comfortable doing all styles of dance? ______

Why do you want to be a member of the MHHS Dance Team?

______

______

______

Are you available this summer for practices/dance camp?

______

Mission Hills High School

Dance Team Requirements

MHDT

·  Dance is a year round sport. Any varsity dance team members involved in any other MHHS sports need approval from MHDT coaching staff.

·  MHDT needs to be your first priority. Your attendance is required at all games, pep rallies, classes and practices (this includes summer, winter and spring breaks).

·  Being a member of this team means that you are representing MHHS. You must conduct yourself appropriately in and out of school. This includes all social networks, such as: Facebook, My Space, Twitter, Tumbler, Instagram, etc.

Varsity/ JVE (meet some of these reqs.)

·  Right and left splits

·  Quad on the right

·  Triple on the left

·  Leg-hold turn on the right

·  Turning disc

·  Turns in second into a triple pirouette

·  Technical Training (pointed toes, straight knees, etc.)

·  Execution of hip hop movements using rhythmic variations with correct technique

·  Ability to physically express the rhythm, nuance and character of the music

·  Ability to control the speed, direction and movement of the body throughout the routine

·  Ability to connect with the audience during the performance, includes genuine expression, emotion, energy and entertainment value

·  Advanced freestyle ability and confidence

·  Immediate ability to pick up and execute choreography

·  Willingness to try everything

Junior Varsity

·  Flexibility

·  Rhythm

·  Ability to pick up choreography in a timely manner

·  Willingness to try everything

MHHS Dance Team Tryout Clinic Permission Slip

Open ONLY to 8th-11th graders who will attend MHHS in Fall 2016. Bring this
completed form to the clinic. It's FREE but you must have a permission slip!

Student's Name: Age: ______

School: Grade Level: ______

Parent/Guardian: ______Cell: ______

Email Address:______

In case of emergency please contact:

Name: ______

Telephone Number:______

Insurance Provider:______Policy #______

Team Preference:______

I give permission to my student, , to participate in the series

of Dance Clinics/Auditions offered at Mission Hills High School. I accept full responsibility for my student and understand that San Marcos Unified is not liable for any injury that may occur.

Parent/Guardian Signature:______