East Jessamine Middle School Dance Team Tryout Packet 2014

East Jessamine Middle School Dance Team Tryout Packet 2014

East Jessamine Middle School Dance Team Tryout Packet 2014

Tryout Schedule:
Wednesday, May 28th 4:00-5:30 Clinic Day 1
Thursday, May 29th 5:30-7:00 Clinic Day 2
Friday, May 30th 4:00- UTC Tryout followed by 2014 Team Meeting

Requirements Checklist:

 All interested in trying out must attend both clinics on Wednesday and Thursday.

 Current transcript/report card with a GPA of 2.0 or higher

 Completed Sports Physical for 2014

  • Physicals may be completed by walk-ins at Urgent Treatment Center for $25
    WITHOUT THE PHYSICAL YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLINIC OR TRYOUT!

 Completed & signed application

Obligations:

What You Should Know About the Dance Team Before Trying Out

  • It is time consuming, as dancers will be participating in:
  • Practice 3 times a week
  • Performances at basketball and football games
  • Fundraisers
  • End of year practices (Tentatively June 2-12)
  • A few summer practices (Tentatively July 18-21)
  • UDA Dance Camp (Tentatively July 22-25)
  • Competitions
  • Community Service/Volunteer Projects
  • It is costly, as dancers will have to pay for:
  • Camp/practice attire
  • Dance camp
  • $25 Athletic Fee
  • Total cost can amount to $400 or more

Tryout Process
1) All dancers will register and turn-in all required documents on Clinic Day 1.

2) All dancers will attend the two day clinics to learn the basic techniques and to learn the tryout dance routine. The clinic is just as important as the tryout as dancer behavior, ability to learn, work with other dancers, as well as to take corrections will be observed during this time.

3) On Friday, dancers will be placed in a group of 2 or 3 and each dancer will be given a number to wear. Each dancer will be asked to execute all technique listed on the score sheet and to perform the tryout routine twice.

4) Once tryout is completed, the new 2014 EJMS Dance Team will be posted on the gym door. After 10 minutes, new member will stay for a short mandatory meeting along with the parents. At this meeting, both dancers and parents will be explained the EJMS Dance Team Agreement to sign and discuss practice schedule for summer and summer camp. More specific time for the meeting will be given on Clinic Day 2.

Tryout Attire:
Top: Blue or green t-shirt or tank top
Bottoms: Black jazz pants, capris, or shorts
Hair: Pulled back in a ponytail, out of face
Shoes: jazz shoes or gym shoes/sneakers
Few Words from the Coach:
I am looking forward to coaching the EJMS Dance Team this season. As dance has been a significant part of my life all through my academic career, I want to ensure that this will be a great experience for everyone. I understand that tryout was set up and announced at such short notice and I appreciate your patience. Break down of the costs, details of practice, and camp schedules will be discussed at our mandatory meeting after the new team has been announced. If there are any questions about tryouts, the dance team, or anything, please contact me at the contact information below.
Lisa M. Stone
EJMS 8th Grade Science: Dragons Room #: 183
E-mail: or
Phone # (606)312-5062 * Please call during the hours of 4:00pm-10:00pm
EJMS Dance Team Application
Name: ______Incoming Grade:______
Address: ______
Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______
Parents Name: ______Parent Work Phone:______
Parent E-mail Address: ______
Other Activities and Organizations: ______
Dance Style Preference: lyrical jazz pom hip-hop others:______
Preferred Days/Times of Practice:______

Dancer Written Interview (May attach separate sheet for the answers below)

  1. Why Do You Want to Dance for EJMS Dance Team?
  2. What Do You Have To Offer To This Team?
  3. What Are Your Goals in School? Dance Goals?
  4. How Would You Represent the EJMS and EJMS Dance Team as a Member?

I have read and understand the commitments my parents and I will be making as I try out for the EJMS Dance Team

Parent Signature: ______Dancer Signature: ______

Dance Team Tryout Score Sheet Dancer:______#:______Judge#:______

  1. Technique Scores
    Single Pirouette /5
    Double Pirouette /5
    Right and Left Split /10
    Right and Left leg Extension /10
    Toe Touch/5
    C-Jump/5
    Calypso/5
    Jete Leap /5
    Total: /60
  2. Routine
    Timing/5
    Memory/5
    Showmanship/5
    Pom motions /5
    Jazz motions /5
    Hip Hop Motions /5
    Overall Execution /10

Total: /40

Additional Comments:

Overall Score: ______

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