2019 Dance Team Tryout Information
20 18/2019 Dance Team Tryout Information
Dance Team Tryout Dates: Tryout 1: When: April 27 & April 28
Time: April 27 @ 5-9pm & April 28 @ 8am-2pm
Tryout 2:
When: May 4 & May 5
Time: May 4 @ 5-9pm & May 5 @ 8am-2pm
**Both tryouts will be held at the Moody Field House *Please note that you are not required to attend both tryouts but, if you do we will take the higher of your two scores.
Attire: Black, Kelly Green, Silver, or Royal Blue sports bra/half top. Black hot shorts, dance shoes, and hair down but fashioned out of your face. Feel free to stand out and be noticed. Your tryout attire should represent your personality. All potential dancers are expected to portray a collegiate image when trying out for TAMUCC. Body piercings and jewelry of any kind, extreme hair styles and/or colors are not acceptable at tryouts or during the year as an Islanders Dancer. All dance candidates must remove all piercings and cover tattoos prior to arrival of tryouts. *Please stay for interview questions at the end of Day 2 of tryouts. Call back numbers will be released and posted later that day. *The team will be named n o l ater t han Monday, May 7th: Check www.goislanders.com, Islanders Dance Team Facebook, twitter (@islandersdance), or Instagram (@islandersdanceteam) for a list of the final team. We will also follow up with emails to confirm status. Please respond as soon as possible in order to secure your spot.
Tryout Schedule Day 1: Friday
1. 4:30-5pm: Registration
2. 5-5:30pm: Warm- Up & stretch
3. 5:30-6:15pm: Technique & skills 4. 6:15-7pm: Jazz Choreography
5. 7-7:45pm: Contemporary Choreography 6. 7:45-8:30pm: Hip Hop Choreography
7. 8:30-9pm: Tryout etiquette/Open Gym
Day 2: Saturday
1. 8:00-8:30am: Warm-up/stretch on your own
2. 8:30-9:30am: Numbers handed out/Review Session
3. 9:30am: Tryouts will begin. Please stay the entire tryout. Interviews will be conducted at the end. Call back numbers will be released and posted later that day.
Tryout Checklist (Please have all items completed and available for Tryouts) Medical Release Form Dance Team Application
Copy of Acceptance Letter or Transcript (Unofficial is Ok) Application Fee $30.00
Head Shot and Full Body Shot One letter of recommendation
TAMUCC DANCE TEAM SKILLS FOR TRYOUTS: • •
• •
Turns: o Triple pirouette and Advanced/Elite turn sequence (multiple turns in second, ect.) Leaps/Jumps: Tilt Jump o r Switch Tilt, Double Toe Touch, Switch leap o r Center switch, Turning D isc Extensions o Tilt hold. Leg extension. Needle. Tumbling o Ariel, back walk over, front walk over, front hand spring, back hand spring, hip hop head spring and kip up. f
Tryout Routines The tryout routines will consist of a jazz, contemporary and hip hop . Before and after the choreography of each routine, there will be a few eight counts of free style. This is your opportunity to show the judges what you can do. The routines will be taught in full on Friday night. Interview During tryouts you will be asked to participate in a personal interview. Coach’s and Judges will ask different questions at the end of tryouts, so be prepared for that on Saturday.
Males All males may try out for the dance team however, they will only be considered for our competition team. The competition team will begin practicing in November and details will be given out to those who make the team.
Appearance/Image: At TAMUCC, appearance and image are very important to the program. All females are expected to present themselves in a collegiate and professional manner at all times. We are looking for the “All American” girl. At tryouts, those trying out are expected to wear and look like: Females: all ladies are to look “game ready.” Natural make-up should be worn. Hair should be down and out of your face. All tryout apparel worn should not have any o ther college or high school logos on them. Prep Clinic: We will be hosting our tryout prep clinic on April 14th . To register, please visit www.islanderspiritcamps.com All choreography and skills needed for tryouts will be learned at this clinic.
Required Paperwork: All potential first year members who are not TAMUCC students must bring a copy of their acceptance letter to tryouts. You cannot tryout unless you have been accepted to the university and ALL your required paperwork is in. All potential first1 year members who are current TAMUCC students must bring their student id and current unofficial transcript. Everyone will need to fill out a medical release and application form all of which can be found in this packet or can be filled out at tryouts. Squad Size: For the 2018-2019 Season we will be taking between 16-22 dancers.
Alternates: Those chosen as an alternate will be pulled up in the event that someone does not fulfill their commitment to the Team, is not prepared or is dismissed. from the Team If you are interested in being an alternate please make sure to write it down on your application. Competitive Team: There will be auditions for the competition dance team in the Fall. Only members of the 2018-2019 TAMUCC Dance Team can audition.
Sporting Season: The TAMUCC dance team dances at all home volleyball and men and women’s basketball games as well as community and university events. We also travel with the basketball teams when they attend post season tournaments. The competition team also attends NDA Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida and made top 10 last year.
Financial Requirements: The university provides most everything a TAMUCC Dance Team member may need including shoes, uniforms, poms, etc. The only thing that you will be asked to pay is your cost of camp and practice wear which is $700. We do offer scholarships for those who qualify. Summer Dates: May 19th...Mandatory New Team Meeting: Team fees of $700. due (or 1st payment in the amount of $250.00) You will need to have insurance by this day, so please bring a copy of your insurance card to have on file. We will also have uniform fittings, and university sponsored physicals. July 6th-10th...2/day Practices for Camp July 11th-15th...UDA Camp in Austin (UT) July 21st-23rd...ProAction (in Vegas) OPTIONAL August 6th...Fall practice begins (Early move in Aug. 3rd)
Tryout Application Name _____________________________________________ Classification: ______________________________ Mailing Address_________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________ State ___________________ Zip__________________________ Cell Phone: __________________________ High School/Studio ____________________________________ Email Address __________________________________________________________________________________ DOB _________________________________________________ A # _______________________________________ Emergency Contact Name ____________________________ Phone _____________________________Relationship_________ Dance Experience & Special Awards _________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have any medical conditions we should be aware of? YES or NO If yes, please explain: __________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Will you be working during the year? YES or NO If yes, will it affect practice or performance time? __________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Can you attend camp in July and the 2/day practices prior to camp? Yes or No. If No, please explain:_______________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Is transportation to practice and performance a problem for you (Games are held at the American Bank Center)? Yes or No If yes please explain: ______________________________________________________ Are there any other clubs you are involved in on campus or plan on being involved in that may take time away from being on the dance team? If so please list: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Expected number hours of classes you will be taking: Summer ____________Fall ___________ Applications can be mailed to: Kim Whipple, 6300 Ocean Drive Unit 5719 Corpus Christi, TX 78412 . For more information: Please email [email protected]
Student Activity Release Form The Texas A&M University System I, , understand and agree that the officially-sponsored activities of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi involve certain known risks, including but not limited to, transportation accidents, personal injuries, and loss or destruction of my property. I understand and agree that Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi cannot be expected to control all of said risks. In consideration of the benefits I will receive through my participation in the activities of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi_ (club name). I hereby expressly and knowingly RELEASE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION I MAY HAVE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH SUSTAINED BY ME ARISING OUT OF ANY TRAVEL OR ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY, OR UNDER THE AUSPICES OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, WHETHER CAUSED BY MY OWN NEGLIGENCE OR THE NEGLIGENCE OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, OR EMPLOYEES. I hereby give my consent for any medical treatment that may be required during my participation with the understanding that the cost of any such treatment will be my responsibility. Further, I voluntarily and knowingly agree to HOLD HARMLESS, PROTECT, AND INDEMNIFY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, its officers, agents, volunteers, and employees, against and from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action for property damage, personal injury or death, including defense costs and attorney’s fees, arising out of my participation in the activities of TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES, INJURY, OR DEATH ARE CAUSED BY MY OWN NEGLIGENCE, OR BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, OR EMPLOYEES. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi shall notify me promptly in writing of any claim or action brought against it in connection with my participation in these activities. Upon such notification, I or my representative shall promptly take over and defend any such claim or action. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS DOCUMENT, AND MY SIGNATURE EVIDENCES MY INTENT TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. Student’s Signature
Date
Parent’s Signature (if student is under 18) Date
Emergency Information Full name Birthday
Preferred name Gender
Phone
Address
City_
State_
College Status FR SO JR SR or High School Emergency Contact_ Home Phone
Zip
Email_
or Dance School Relationship_
Alternate Phone_
City_
State_
Email
Medical conditions we should know about Drug allergies_ Medications you are currently taking (prescription and non prescription) Physician’s name_
Phone
Insurance company
Policy #_
Name of policy holder
Group #
Employer I hereby authorize Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to release information pertaining to myself in the event of an emergency. This information will be made available to organizational officers and advisor(s), Student Activities staff and the University Police Department. Signature of Student
Date
Signature of parent or guardian(if under 18 years of age)
Date
Printed name of parent or guardian
Dance Team Tryout Dates: Tryout 1: When: April 27 & April 28
Time: April 27 @ 5-9pm & April 28 @ 8am-2pm
Tryout 2:
When: May 4 & May 5
Time: May 4 @ 5-9pm & May 5 @ 8am-2pm
**Both tryouts will be held at the Moody Field House *Please note that you are not required to attend both tryouts but, if you do we will take the higher of your two scores.
Attire: Black, Kelly Green, Silver, or Royal Blue sports bra/half top. Black hot shorts, dance shoes, and hair down but fashioned out of your face. Feel free to stand out and be noticed. Your tryout attire should represent your personality. All potential dancers are expected to portray a collegiate image when trying out for TAMUCC. Body piercings and jewelry of any kind, extreme hair styles and/or colors are not acceptable at tryouts or during the year as an Islanders Dancer. All dance candidates must remove all piercings and cover tattoos prior to arrival of tryouts. *Please stay for interview questions at the end of Day 2 of tryouts. Call back numbers will be released and posted later that day. *The team will be named n o l ater t han Monday, May 7th: Check www.goislanders.com, Islanders Dance Team Facebook, twitter (@islandersdance), or Instagram (@islandersdanceteam) for a list of the final team. We will also follow up with emails to confirm status. Please respond as soon as possible in order to secure your spot.
Tryout Schedule Day 1: Friday
1. 4:30-5pm: Registration
2. 5-5:30pm: Warm- Up & stretch
3. 5:30-6:15pm: Technique & skills 4. 6:15-7pm: Jazz Choreography
5. 7-7:45pm: Contemporary Choreography 6. 7:45-8:30pm: Hip Hop Choreography
7. 8:30-9pm: Tryout etiquette/Open Gym
Day 2: Saturday
1. 8:00-8:30am: Warm-up/stretch on your own
2. 8:30-9:30am: Numbers handed out/Review Session
3. 9:30am: Tryouts will begin. Please stay the entire tryout. Interviews will be conducted at the end. Call back numbers will be released and posted later that day.
Tryout Checklist (Please have all items completed and available for Tryouts) Medical Release Form Dance Team Application
Copy of Acceptance Letter or Transcript (Unofficial is Ok) Application Fee $30.00
Head Shot and Full Body Shot One letter of recommendation
TAMUCC DANCE TEAM SKILLS FOR TRYOUTS: • •
• •
Turns: o Triple pirouette and Advanced/Elite turn sequence (multiple turns in second, ect.) Leaps/Jumps: Tilt Jump o r Switch Tilt, Double Toe Touch, Switch leap o r Center switch, Turning D isc Extensions o Tilt hold. Leg extension. Needle. Tumbling o Ariel, back walk over, front walk over, front hand spring, back hand spring, hip hop head spring and kip up. f
Tryout Routines The tryout routines will consist of a jazz, contemporary and hip hop . Before and after the choreography of each routine, there will be a few eight counts of free style. This is your opportunity to show the judges what you can do. The routines will be taught in full on Friday night. Interview During tryouts you will be asked to participate in a personal interview. Coach’s and Judges will ask different questions at the end of tryouts, so be prepared for that on Saturday.
Males All males may try out for the dance team however, they will only be considered for our competition team. The competition team will begin practicing in November and details will be given out to those who make the team.
Appearance/Image: At TAMUCC, appearance and image are very important to the program. All females are expected to present themselves in a collegiate and professional manner at all times. We are looking for the “All American” girl. At tryouts, those trying out are expected to wear and look like: Females: all ladies are to look “game ready.” Natural make-up should be worn. Hair should be down and out of your face. All tryout apparel worn should not have any o ther college or high school logos on them. Prep Clinic: We will be hosting our tryout prep clinic on April 14th . To register, please visit www.islanderspiritcamps.com All choreography and skills needed for tryouts will be learned at this clinic.
Required Paperwork: All potential first year members who are not TAMUCC students must bring a copy of their acceptance letter to tryouts. You cannot tryout unless you have been accepted to the university and ALL your required paperwork is in. All potential first1 year members who are current TAMUCC students must bring their student id and current unofficial transcript. Everyone will need to fill out a medical release and application form all of which can be found in this packet or can be filled out at tryouts. Squad Size: For the 2018-2019 Season we will be taking between 16-22 dancers.
Alternates: Those chosen as an alternate will be pulled up in the event that someone does not fulfill their commitment to the Team, is not prepared or is dismissed. from the Team If you are interested in being an alternate please make sure to write it down on your application. Competitive Team: There will be auditions for the competition dance team in the Fall. Only members of the 2018-2019 TAMUCC Dance Team can audition.
Sporting Season: The TAMUCC dance team dances at all home volleyball and men and women’s basketball games as well as community and university events. We also travel with the basketball teams when they attend post season tournaments. The competition team also attends NDA Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida and made top 10 last year.
Financial Requirements: The university provides most everything a TAMUCC Dance Team member may need including shoes, uniforms, poms, etc. The only thing that you will be asked to pay is your cost of camp and practice wear which is $700. We do offer scholarships for those who qualify. Summer Dates: May 19th...Mandatory New Team Meeting: Team fees of $700. due (or 1st payment in the amount of $250.00) You will need to have insurance by this day, so please bring a copy of your insurance card to have on file. We will also have uniform fittings, and university sponsored physicals. July 6th-10th...2/day Practices for Camp July 11th-15th...UDA Camp in Austin (UT) July 21st-23rd...ProAction (in Vegas) OPTIONAL August 6th...Fall practice begins (Early move in Aug. 3rd)
Tryout Application Name _____________________________________________ Classification: ______________________________ Mailing Address_________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________ State ___________________ Zip__________________________ Cell Phone: __________________________ High School/Studio ____________________________________ Email Address __________________________________________________________________________________ DOB _________________________________________________ A # _______________________________________ Emergency Contact Name ____________________________ Phone _____________________________Relationship_________ Dance Experience & Special Awards _________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have any medical conditions we should be aware of? YES or NO If yes, please explain: __________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Will you be working during the year? YES or NO If yes, will it affect practice or performance time? __________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Can you attend camp in July and the 2/day practices prior to camp? Yes or No. If No, please explain:_______________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Is transportation to practice and performance a problem for you (Games are held at the American Bank Center)? Yes or No If yes please explain: ______________________________________________________ Are there any other clubs you are involved in on campus or plan on being involved in that may take time away from being on the dance team? If so please list: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Expected number hours of classes you will be taking: Summer ____________Fall ___________ Applications can be mailed to: Kim Whipple, 6300 Ocean Drive Unit 5719 Corpus Christi, TX 78412 . For more information: Please email [email protected]
Student Activity Release Form The Texas A&M University System I, , understand and agree that the officially-sponsored activities of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi involve certain known risks, including but not limited to, transportation accidents, personal injuries, and loss or destruction of my property. I understand and agree that Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi cannot be expected to control all of said risks. In consideration of the benefits I will receive through my participation in the activities of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi_ (club name). I hereby expressly and knowingly RELEASE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION I MAY HAVE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH SUSTAINED BY ME ARISING OUT OF ANY TRAVEL OR ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY, OR UNDER THE AUSPICES OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, WHETHER CAUSED BY MY OWN NEGLIGENCE OR THE NEGLIGENCE OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, OR EMPLOYEES. I hereby give my consent for any medical treatment that may be required during my participation with the understanding that the cost of any such treatment will be my responsibility. Further, I voluntarily and knowingly agree to HOLD HARMLESS, PROTECT, AND INDEMNIFY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, its officers, agents, volunteers, and employees, against and from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action for property damage, personal injury or death, including defense costs and attorney’s fees, arising out of my participation in the activities of TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES, INJURY, OR DEATH ARE CAUSED BY MY OWN NEGLIGENCE, OR BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, OR EMPLOYEES. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi shall notify me promptly in writing of any claim or action brought against it in connection with my participation in these activities. Upon such notification, I or my representative shall promptly take over and defend any such claim or action. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS DOCUMENT, AND MY SIGNATURE EVIDENCES MY INTENT TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. Student’s Signature
Date
Parent’s Signature (if student is under 18) Date
Emergency Information Full name Birthday
Preferred name Gender
Phone
Address
City_
State_
College Status FR SO JR SR or High School Emergency Contact_ Home Phone
Zip
Email_
or Dance School Relationship_
Alternate Phone_
City_
State_
Medical conditions we should know about Drug allergies_ Medications you are currently taking (prescription and non prescription) Physician’s name_
Phone
Insurance company
Policy #_
Name of policy holder
Group #
Employer I hereby authorize Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to release information pertaining to myself in the event of an emergency. This information will be made available to organizational officers and advisor(s), Student Activities staff and the University Police Department. Signature of Student
Date
Signature of parent or guardian(if under 18 years of age)
Date
Printed name of parent or guardian
