BWHS Dance Team

Application Packet

Head Coach – Lauren Snow – Lauren.Snow@lcps.org

DANCE TEAM 2016-2017: The BWHS Dance Team is a performance team that started in the 2013-2014 academic school year. The Dance Team will perform at pep rallies, basketball games, and other BWHS events. The dance team will hold 2-3 practices a week to prepare for events during the months of October – February.

Auditions: Semtember 21, 2016 @ 4 PM in the Cafeteria

FORMS: Audition Permission Form Completed application form Signed Guideline/Demerit Agreement form by dancer and parent/guardian

ALL DUE DAY OF TRY-OUTS

Please adhere to the following guidelines: You are required to attend September 21st in order to try out. It is important to be on time and ready to warm up. Candidates need to wear appropriate workout/dancewear to auditions. No baggy clothes, midriff

tops, or sports bras to be used as a top. Acceptable attire includes leotards, sports tops, t-shirts, jazz pants, shorts, etc. Tennis shoes, dance sneakers, or jazz shoes are required at all times. You may not dance in only

socks for safety reasons. Hair must be pulled back in a ponytail or bun. Only water bottles and a light snack if needed. All practices and tryouts are closed. No spectators will be allowed to observe. No jewelry during tryouts. Bring a positive attitude and a strong work ethic!

Results: After reviewing the results, the coach will post a list of those candidates who made the dance team

outside of the #506 classroom on Thursday, Semptember 22nd at 8:50 AM.

Captain and Co-Captain Interviews: September 26th 2016 It is crucial to have student leaders on the dance team. Please review the separate Captain/Co-Captain

guidelines and forms if you are interested in leading the dance team. Interviews will be conducted after practice on the above date in classroom #506.

Approx. Costs (we will review ordering information at our first meeting)

Uniform - $135

Optional warm-ups - approximately $100

On your own:

Criteria for Judging: Although dance experience is preferred and recommended, it is not necessary. Judges will look for your ability to perform specific technique requirements and perform a choreographed routine showing off your unique talents and what you can bring to the BWHS Dance Team. You will be judged on your overall performance, poise, and rhythm. The judges will be using the scoring rubric to score your individual performance. No spots are ever guaranteed, and the decision of the judges is final.

Audition Requirements:

Right and left leg side kicks Right and left tilts Right and left leg fan kicks Grand Jete (Leap) Switch Leap Double Pirouette Fouette Turns/Calypso Turns C Jump Axel Turns Right and Left Leg Splits Additional technique dance trick – dancer’s choice

Dance Routine – we will teach you 30-45 seconds of a dance routine on Monday and Tuesday, September 19 & 20. On Wednesday, September 21st dancers will audition using the choreography learned.

Tentative Schedule of Practice: We plan to practice Monday 4-5 PM & Thursday 7:30-8:30 AM starting the second week of October. Our team understands that most dancers have demanding schedules and we seek to coordinate practice as fairly as possible for all.

Additional schedule information will be given out shortly, once basketball schedules are announced.

Tan jazz shoes – (Cappezio, Block etc.) - $25 - $30

Dance attire for practice

The skills listed below will also be shown individually:

TRYOUT PERMISSION FORM

My student, _________________ has my permission to try-out for the Briar Woods Dance Team at Briar Woods High School. I understand that the audition process will take place over the course of three days from September 19th--21st starting at 4 PM and I will be providing my student with transportation home.

Parent/Guardian Signature:__________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian (Print Name):_______________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________ Date: _______________

This form must be signed and returned to Coach Snow on or before the day of try-outs.

BWHS DANCE TEAM APPLICATION

Please write clearly.

Name: ____________________________ Current Grade: ___________

Address: ____________________________ Home Phone: ____________________

_____________________________

Student Cell Phone: ___________________

Student’s Email: ___________________________________________

Parent(s) Name: ___________________________________________

Parent(s) email:________________________________________________________________

Parent(s) cell:_________________________________________________________________

1. List previous dance experience. Include location, years involved, and type of dance:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Will you be involved in dancing with a studio this year? ____ If yes, explain where, when (days andevening hours) and what type(s) of dance:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. Please list other activities and interests. Be sure to include those you anticipate being involved with nextschool year.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. List qualities that you think are necessary to produce a top-notch dance team:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Please tell us why you would like to be on the BWHS Dance Team:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dancer Tryouts Sample Form

Dancer Name: ______________________ Judge # _________

1. Technique1. Right Leg Side Kick 0 1 2 3 -clean preparation -straight leg and above 135 degrees -pointed foot

2. Left Leg Side Kick 0 1 2 3 -clean preparation -straight leg and above 135 degrees -pointed foot

3. Right Leg Tilt 0 1 2 3 -clean preparation -straight leg and above 135 degrees -pointed foot

4. Left Leg Tilt 0 1 2 3 -clean preparation -straight leg and above 135 degrees -pointed foot

5. Right Leg Fan Kick 0 1 2 3 -clean preparation -straight leg and full rotation -pointed foot

6. Left Leg Fan Kick 0 1 2 3 -clean preparation -straight leg and full rotation -pointed foot

7. Grand Jete (Leap) 0 1 2 3 -Legs straight and toes pointed -Good height from the floor -Clean take-off and landing

8. Switch Leap 0 1 2 3 -Legs straight and toes pointed -Good height from the floor -Clean take-off and landing

9. Double Pirouette 0 1 2 3 -Turn is controlled-Rotation is complete-Clean landing coming out of turn

0 1 2 3

-Extended leg is parallel and opens to the front-Leg is in posse when not extended

10. Fouette Turns (8 Count)11. Turn is controlled

12. Rotation is complete

11. C Jump 0 1 2 3 -clean preparation-high jump-arched back-arms reach bent legs-pointed feet

12. Dancer’s Choice 0 1 2 3

Total (36 points): ______

2. Routine0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3

-Moves are clean and sharp-Gives eye contact/excellent facial expressions-Remembers choreography-Has good rhythm-Maintains energy throughout dance-Grabs the attention of the audience-Excellent transitions-Shows strong technique (pointed toes, handplacement, etc)

0 1 2 3

Total (24 points): ______

GRAND TOTAL: _______/60 points

Would you include this candidate on the team? YES NO

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________