Lindbergh Flyerette Dance Team

Tryout Information

Tryout Dates

Practice Clinics – February 23rdand March 5th3:00-4:30

Girls will learn skills for that will be auditioned on the first day of tryouts.

Attendance March 5this mandatory to audition.

Skills Audition: March 12from 3:00-4:30

Second Round: March 13-15 from3:00-4:30

Tryout Location: Multi-Purpose Room

To all Lindbergh Flyerette Applicants:

Thank you for your interest in trying out for our team. Our activities begin with the Spirit Festival performance in May. In June we host the Lindbergh Flyerette Pom Pon Camp, which is one of our main fundraisers. The Varsity and JV teams attend UDA Camp in July. Team practices begin in August from 8-10 a.m. When school starts we will practice Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3-5 p.m. When we are getting ready for major performances, we will either increase the number of practices or lengthen them as needed. Your attendance at all practices is required in order to be eligible to perform.

Varsity and Junior Varsity will perform at the Varsity football games on Friday evenings at 7:00. Varsity will also perform at Varsity Basketball games on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7:00 and Junior Varsity will perform at Junior Varsity Basketball games on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 5:30. There will also be additional performances throughout the year, including competitions and community events. Both Varsity and JV attend the National Dance Team Championships in Orlando, FL in early February.

As with any performing group, there are expenses each member must incur. In the past, girls have spent around $450 on uniforms during their first year on the team. In addition, there is a $50 returnable required uniform deposit. Summer camp, a regional competition in Chicago and a national competition in Orlando, Florida totaled $1,230 per girl for the 2011-2012 school year. Dues to cover incidentals throughout the school year ran $165 last year. Please do not let these costs prevent you from trying out for the team. Through various fundraising activities ofparents and girls, approximately $400 of these costs was covered for each Flyerette. Payment due datesarealso spread throughout the year to help with family budgets.

No video taping during the clinics or auditions is allowed. The actual tryout audition will be closed to the public. If you have any questions, please feel free to contactany of the coaches listed below.

Sincerely,

Natalie Shoults – Varsity CoachCaroline Wise– Varsity Coach

729-2400 ext. 1110729-2400 ext. 1110

Alex King – JV CoachAmy Stumpf - JV Coach

479-2704574-4603

TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS

The following must be completed in order to be eligible to audition for the Flyerette Dance Team.

***Please read the following items carefully and have them all taken care of prior to tryouts***

  • The information sheet must be filled out and signed by your parents. This sheet is to be given to Natalie Shoults in room 110 or brought to the first day of tryouts.
  • The Parent Requirements needs to be signed by your parents and given to Natalie Shoults in room 110 or brought to the first day of tryouts.
  • All participants must have a physical dated after FEBRUARY 1st, 2011and a parent permission card on file in the Athletic Office. When you turn both of these forms into the Athletic Office, you will be given a permission slip. This permission slip needs to be given to a coach on the first day of tryouts.
  • New This Year! You will need to pick up a packet from the High School Athletic Office titled “Lindbergh High School Athletics and Activities Registration”. This packet needs to be read through and you need to sign and return the Registration with Parent(s) signature and the Character Code. Included in the back of the packet is a Physical Form.
  • Team Recommendation Forms need to be handed out to your teachers as soon as possible. These forms are to be returned by your teachers to Natalie Shoults in room 110.

TRYOUT INFORMATION

Tuesday, February 23rdand March 5th:

These days are for all girls who will be new to the Flyerette program (8th graders or high school). You will be taught various technical skills. You will have the opportunity to practice and ask questions from the senior leaders. Skills you will be taught: double/triple pirouette, turns in second, toe touch, helicopter, leaps (right, left and center), kicks and kick technique. Attendance on March 5this mandatory to audition.

Please wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable and appropriate to dance in.

No jewelry or gum is permitted.

Monday, March 12th – SKILLS AUDITION:

This day is for both new and returning members.

You will be evaluated on your technical skills only. You will perform your skills individually.

***Please wear green shorts and a plain white t-shirt. Jazz shoes or tennis shoes need to be worn***

Notification:

After the skills audition, invitations will be offered to the new girls auditioning to the team to either attend the Junior Varsity or Varsity dance audition on Tuesday. An invitation must be received in order to attend the dance portion of the tryout on Tuesday. Invitations to both teams are based on the scores from the skills audition.

Recorded invitations will be posted on voicemail by

7pm Monday, March 12th

and can be accessed by calling:

314.729.2400 ext. 1110

Tuesday, March 13th and Wednesday March 14th:

You will learn either the JV or Varsity tryout dance routine. You will have the opportunity to practice and ask questions from the senior leaders.

Thursday, March 15th– FINAL AUDITION:

You will be evaluated on your tryout dance routine. The judging panel consists of the coaches, seniors, teachers and professional judges. You will perform your routine in groups of 2-3.

***Please wear green shorts and a plain white t-shirt. Jazz shoes or tennis shoes need to be worn***

The 2011-2012 Flyerette Dance Team will be posted on voicemail by

3pm Friday, March16

and can be accessed by calling:

314.729.2400 ext. 1110

Attendance is required to audition for the team.

Please notify a coach in writing from a parent or guardian as to why a practice is missed.

Information Sheet

Name: ______Grade: ______Birthday: ______

Address: ______

Zip Code

Phone : (____) ______Cell Phone: (_____) ______

Parent Email:

______

Student Email:

______

Parent(s) / Guardian(s) Name(s):

______

Dance Experience: (Feel free to use the back of this sheet if you need more room)

______

______

______

______

______

If I make the Flyerette Dance Team, I will honor my commitment for the entire year and follow all rules.

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Student SignatureDate

My daughter has my permission to audition for the Lindbergh Flyerette Dance Team.

______

Parent/Guardian SignatureDate

Parent Requirements

  • Always show support for my child regardless of the circumstances they are under.
  • Support my daughter’s team in a positive manner.
  • Enjoy the performances. My daughter’s time as a high school student is a fleeting one. Make it a time to remember for her.
  • Chain of Command:

When a situation occurs relating to my daughter that raises concern, I will take the following steps in the order listed belowto resolve the situation:

  1. Encourage my daughter to seek out her coach in a private meeting.
  2. I will arrange a meeting with my daughter’s coach.
  3. I will arrange a meeting with the head varsity coach if my daughter dances on the jv team.
  4. I will arrange a meeting with the athletic director.
  5. I will arrange a meeting with a member of the school administration.
  • Make an effort to participate in some way with the Friends of the Flyerettes Booster Club.

______

Parent/Guardian Name

______

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Teacher:______

Subject:English/Language Art

FLYERETTE DANCE TEAM RECOMMENDATION FORM

is trying out for the Flyerette Dance Team. We want girls who are not only talented, but are good citizens that would represent our school with pride. Therefore, part of their score will include teacher evaluations.

Please give a copy of this form to each of your teachers for completion.

Teachers, please return this form to Natalie Shoults by Monday, March 5, 2012

This form will remain strictly confidential.

Thank you,

Natalie Shoults, Caroline Wise, Alex King and Amy Stumpf

A total score of 20 or below is an indication that this girl would not be a good candidate for the Flyerette Dance Team. 5 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

Honesty12345

Dependability12345

Attendance12345

Punctuality12345

Attentiveness

in Class12345

Attitude/Citizenship12345

Total

Comments: Optional but will be appreciated if you have some information that might help us assess the qualities of the candidate.

Natalie Shoults

Lindbergh High School

4900 South Lindbergh Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63126 314-729-2400 x 1110

Teacher:______

Subject: Math

FLYERETTE DANCE TEAM RECOMMENDATION FORM

is trying out for the Flyerette Dance Team. We want girls who are not only talented, but are good citizens that would represent our school with pride. Therefore, part of their score will include teacher evaluations.

Please give a copy of this form to each of your teachers for completion.

Teachers, please return this form to Natalie Shoults by Monday, March 5, 2012

This form will remain strictly confidential.

Thank you,

Natalie Shoults, Caroline Wise, Alex King and Amy Stumpf

A total score of 20 or below is an indication that this girl would not be a good candidate for the Flyerette Dance Team. 5 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

Honesty12345

Dependability12345

Attendance12345

Punctuality12345

Attentiveness

in Class12345

Attitude/Citizenship12345

Total

Comments: Optional but will be appreciated if you have some information that might help us assess the qualities of the candidate.

Natalie Shoults

Lindbergh High School

4900 South Lindbergh Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63126 314-729-2400 x 1110

Teacher:______

Subject:Science

FLYERETTE DANCE TEAM RECOMMENDATION FORM

is trying out for the Flyerette Dance Team. We want girls who are not only talented, but are good citizens that would represent our school with pride. Therefore, part of their score will include teacher evaluations.

Please give a copy of this form to each of your teachers for completion.

Teachers, please return this form to Natalie Shoults by Monday, March 5, 2012

This form will remain strictly confidential.

Thank you,

Natalie Shoults, Caroline Wise, Alex King and Amy Stumpf

A total score of 20 or below is an indication that this girl would not be a good candidate for the Flyerette Dance Team. 5 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

Honesty12345

Dependability12345

Attendance12345

Punctuality12345

Attentiveness

in Class12345

Attitude/Citizenship12345

Total

Comments: Optional but will be appreciated if you have some information that might help us assess the qualities of the candidate.

Natalie Shoults

Lindbergh High School

4900 South Lindbergh Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63126 314-729-2400 x 1110

Teacher:______

Subject:Social Studies

FLYERETTE DANCE TEAM RECOMMENDATION FORM

is trying out for the Flyerette Dance Team. We want girls who are not only talented, but are good citizens that would represent our school with pride. Therefore, part of their score will include teacher evaluations.

Please give a copy of this form to each of your teachers for completion.

Teachers, please return this form to Natalie Shoults by Monday, March 5, 2012

This form will remain strictly confidential.

Thank you,

Natalie Shoults, Caroline Wise, Alex King and Amy Stumpf

A total score of 20 or below is an indication that this girl would not be a good candidate for the Flyerette Dance Team. 5 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

Honesty12345

Dependability12345

Attendance12345

Punctuality12345

Attentiveness

in Class12345

Attitude/Citizenship12345

Total

Comments: Optional but will be appreciated if you have some information that might help us assess the qualities of the candidate.

Natalie Shoults

Lindbergh High School

4900 South Lindbergh Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63126 314-729-2400 x 1110

Teacher:______

Subject:Elective Teacher of your Choice

FLYERETTE DANCE TEAM RECOMMENDATION FORM

is trying out for the Flyerette Dance Team. We want girls who are not only talented, but are good citizens that would represent our school with pride. Therefore, part of their score will include teacher evaluations.

Please give a copy of this form to each of your teachers for completion.

Teachers, please return this form to Natalie Shoults by Monday, March 5, 2012

This form will remain strictly confidential.

Thank you,

Natalie Shoults, Caroline Wise, Alex King and Amy Stumpf

A total score of 20 or below is an indication that this girl would not be a good candidate for the Flyerette Dance Team. 5 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

Honesty12345

Dependability12345

Attendance12345

Punctuality12345

Attentiveness

in Class12345

Attitude/Citizenship12345

Total

Comments: Optional but will be appreciated if you have some information that might help us assess the qualities of the candidate.

Natalie Shoults

Lindbergh High School

4900 South Lindbergh Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63126 314-729-2400 x 1110