UIW DANCE TEAM TRYOUT INFORMATION

The UIW Dance Team is a 14+ member team that performs at volleyball, football, women’s and men’s basketball, occasional women’s and men’s soccer, baseball and softball games, school functions, and outside appearances. The squad is expected to be competition-ready each year for the NDA Collegiate National Championships in April in Daytona Beach, Fl.

Tryout Information:

  • Tryouts for the 2014-2015season will be held on May 3 at UIW Fencing Center (3200 McCullough, San Antonio, TX 78212). For more information on the tryout, go to
  • A tryout date may be announced for August.
  • Any person trying out for the dance team must be a current or accepted incoming student.
  • Members are required to maintain a 2.25 grade point average and be in good standing with the university.
  • All persons wishing to tryout must turn in all necessary forms.
  • This includes:
  • Application and $15 application fee (cash, check or money order payable to University of the Incarnate Word)
  • Try-out Waiver,
  • Dance Information Sheet
  • Current physical (dated no earlier than August 2013)
  • A recommendation letter from current coach
  • One 4” by 6” picture (head shot; photos will not be returned)
  • Routines will be taught at tryout and an interview will be conducted (business attire required). The interview questions will be about your background, your goals, and some questions about UIW.
  • Tryout attire: sports bra/fitted tank top and hot pants (no hose). No gum; tattoos must be covered; hair down; only stud earrings or medically required jewelry accepted; dance shoe required.
  • For more information, contact Melissa Martinez at

TRYOUTS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC! NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS ALLOWED!

Tryout Expectations:

  • Leaps:switch leaps, calypso, grandejete a la second, turning disk
  • Turns: doubles and triples, fouettes
  • Kicks & Jumps: High kicks, toe touch

Practices:

Practice schedule for the fall semester Mondays/Wednesdays 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Tuesdays/Thursdays 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and Fridays 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Occasional Sundays may be required.

Camp Expenses

Expenses for dance team is the responsibility of the individual member and can cost somewhere in-between $500-$850 per person. Members of the squad are required to attend camp.

*A $200 non-refundable deposit will be due May 23 to the UIW Spirit coach. The remaining balance will be due June 6*

ESTIMATED COSTS AND TEAM EXPECTATIONS

Expected Costs:

At this time the UIW Spirit Program provides game day uniforms, which must be returned at the end of the season. Camp and attire are the only expected costs with the program, unless we attend a competition.

Members will be responsible for payment of any competition. Fundraising may be available to assist with costs.

Costs include:

- Camp registration, hotel, transportation, etc.

- Attire (tops, pants/shorts, shoes, polos, t-shirts, earrings, etc.)

Estimated cost: $850 per person ($200 non-refundable deposit due May 23)

You will also be required to purchase cotton cheer shorts (red and black), hot pants BCG brand (red and black), razorback sports bras (red, black and white), pantyhose and black and tan jazz shoes (elastic on the side). These items will be used for practice and performances.

Team Expectations:

You must be a full-time student in good-standing with the university, and maintain a 2.25 grade point average.

UIW Spirit team members are some of the hardest working students at UIW. To that end, members may be asked/required to perform/attend multiple events a week, including during school breaks (i.e. fall break, holiday break, spring break, etc.) An effort will be made to share the performance responsibilities equally.

Tentative schedules:

Summer: June weekend practice, July week practice before camp, August week practice before school

Fall sports (August – November): football, volleyball, women’s and men’s soccer, and appearances

Winter sports (October – March): women’s and men’s basketball, and appearances

Spring sports (February – May): baseball, softball and appearances

UIW Spirit team members are often asked to assist with in-game promotions, hanging fliers/posters, assisting with game day management, etc.

UIW Spirit team members represent the university, the team, and the Athletics Department both in and out of uniform. Members are expected to follow all university rules and regulations, the Student Code of Conduct, the university Mission, and applicable local, state and federal laws.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Melissa Martinez

UIW Athletics Head Cheer/Dance Coach

(210) 283-6406