Saint Xavier UniversityPaw Prints Dance Team

The Saint Xavier University Paw Prints Dance Team takes pride in helping to cultivate a strong sense of community by maintaining high moral character and embodying the spirit and tradition of SXU. The dance team performs at all home football, men and women’s basketball games, as well as special events at the university and within the community.

Audition Requirements

  1. Complete the SXU Paw Prints Dance Team Application
  2. Submit an audition video no later than April 1st, 2018, including the following:

-Audition video

-Dance team application

-Non-returnable head shot (does not need to be professional)

  1. Attend an in-house dance clinic (date TBD) – this is not required if auditioning via video submission

***SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE***

All video auditions should be sent to Heather Ratulowski at . For additional information or questions, please contact:

Heather Ratulowski

Head Dance Coach

Hannah Papaleo

Assistant Dance Coach

VIDEO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Appearance

-Black short, a black tank top or black sports bra, and black or tan jazz shoes

-Hair should be in a ponytail or secured away from the face so as not to interfere with the performance of skills

-No jewelry

Introduction

-State your name, what school you are currently attending and why you would like to attend Saint Xavier University

-Include a brief description of why you would like to be on the SXU Paw Prints Dance team and what would make you a valuable team member

-List any previous dance experience or accomplishments

Technical Skills

  1. The following technical skills must be executed:

Turns

-Single

-Double

-Triple

-One 8 count of a la seconds

Jumps

-Toe touch

-C – jump

-Barrel Roll

-Calypso

-Axle

Leaps

-Right leg leap

-Left leg leap

-Center leap

-Switch leap

Flexibility

-Right and left splits

-Center splits

-Leg extensions

-Pull through center splits

** If you cannot perform one of these skills, please attempt it to the best of your ability**

Optional: Please include any specialty skills that you would like to showcase (ex: turn or jump sequences, turning leg extensions, a la seconds with changing spot, etc.)

  1. A choreographed routine including four 8-counts each of pom, jazz and hip-hop

**Music must be tasteful, free from profanity and explicit context**

SXU Paw Prints Dance Team Application

Name: ______

Current Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Phone Number: ______Email Address: ______

Current high school / college: ______

Current year in school (circle one): freshman sophomore junior senior

Major (or intended major if in high school): ______

Do you have a job (circle one): YES NO

How many hours per week do you typically work? ______

Will you be working during the school year (circle one): YES NO

Are you available to practice 1-2 days a week over the summer? YES NO

**If you answered no, please explain your reasoning: ______

Questionnaire

  1. How long have you been dancing / performing? (if applicable) ______
  1. Please list all applicable dance experience / accomplishments:

______

  1. What qualities do you possess that would make you a valuable asset to the team?

______