Thank you for your interest in the FMHS Dance Team
Thank you for your interest in the DANCE TEAM! Please read through all of the information included in this packet. Please e-mail Liz Dukes at [email protected] if you have any questions. All information is also listed on the Dance Team page within the Fort Mill School District Athletics website.
Each candidate must submit the following prior to Friday, May 6th or they will not be allowed to participate in auditions.
Candidate Application Form
Parental Permission Form
3 Teacher Evaluations (current year teachers only) *these should NOT be submitted by the candidate!!! The teacher may send to me in the district mail. OR…You may provide the teacher with a stamped envelope addressed to: Liz Dukes/FMDT 215 N. Hwy 21 Byp Fort Mill, SC 29715
The following skills may be included in the tryout routine:
Double & Triple pirouettes
Grand Battements and Leg-Grab-Holds
Saut de chat, second leaps, switch leaps, disc jump and reverse leaps
Turns a la seconde
What to wear/bring?
Comfortable clothes without writing or logos (NO midriff allowed)
If wearing shorts they must be spandex & fitted (no cheer shorts please)
Dance shoes or bare feet
NO jewelry or gum
Hair must be pulled back from face
IMPORTANT DATES Parent Meeting: Tuesday, April 19th @ 6 pm All forms due: Friday, May 6th Auditions: Saturday, May 7th @ 9:30am Team Posted: Saturday, May 7th @ 6pm *All 2016-2017 team members should be available for our first team event following the posting Saturday evening!
Constitution of the Fort Mill High School Dance Team Purpose The purpose of the Dance Team is to promote school spirit within the student body and to develop a sense of good sportsmanship and friendship with each other and between other schools during athletic events. All team members are representatives of the Fort Mill School District and should display behaviors that will reflect favorably on their team, their school and themselves at all times, in uniform or not. Tryouts All forms must be turned in to the coaches by Friday, May 6th. An audition clinic will be held on Saturday, May 7th from 9:30 am until 11:30 am in the R-wing Commons and R102 (Dance Room), located in the R-wing. There will be a lunch break from 11:30 until 1:00 and auditions will begin promptly at 1:15. Dancers may not stay on campus during the break. No one is allowed to watch auditions. A panel of three qualified judges will evaluate the candidates using a score sheet. Candidates will perform in groups of three. Each group will perform the routine twice for fairness. Candidates are free to leave after their audition. A list of the new team members will be posted by audition number outside the R-wing doors & on the FMDT website @ 6 pm on Saturday, May 7th. New members of the team should be available Saturday evening for a team event. There are 15 performance positions available on FMHS dance team, but the coaches reserve the right to accept more or less based on the natural break in scores. A small amount of spaces will be available to alternate team members. Being on the dance team one year does not guarantee placement on the team the following year. Students with major discipline problems will not be allowed to participate in tryouts. The Coaches and Administration retain the right to evaluate any questionable situations. Requirements for Dancers/Candidates: Candidates must be a rising 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grader. Academic eligibility must be met for each grading period in the current school year of tryouts. Candidates must maintain a “77” average in all of their classes in order to audition. Exhibit maturity, sound judgment, leadership and demonstrate a cooperative attitude. Members of the dance team are strongly encouraged to enroll in the dance class blocked for dance team 1st semester during 4th block. *This class is pending schedule change requests for 2016-2017. Dancers must be able to conduct themselves properly at all times (in and out of season). FMHS Dancers may not have any tattoos or facial piercing. Unnatural hair colors (purple, blue, etc…) are not permitted for members of the dance team. Be insured through the school or by an individual family policy. Each dancer will be responsible for certain fees (see attachment). Dancers and parents will be expected to assist with fundraisers as approved by the principal. Dancers must be able to commit completely to a full dance season and all of the additional responsibilities involved with being a dance team member. Games, Practices, and Competitions The dance team season runs from June through the end of basketball season in February. Dancers will be required to participate through all seasons. INCLUDING PLAY OFF GAMES which do not fall on the normal schedule. A calendar of performances will be provided to each dancer at the beginning of each semester. o Mandatory Boot Camp: May 31-June 3, 7:30-11:30 July 25-26 7:30-11:30 o Summer Conditioning: Tuesday-Thursday 7:15 – 8:15
o UDA summer camp will be held @ Wake Forest University July 27-30 o After School Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-5:30 *this time should be available in the dancers schedules, but may not be required during the 1st semester. o Football Performances: Fridays @ 7:00 (dancers arrive by 6:15) o Basketball Performances*: Tuesdays & Fridays @ 6:30 & 8:00 *Occasionally we have a Monday/Wednesday game o Potential Bowl Game/Parade Performance – dates to be set at summer camp! o Potential Competition Dates Dorman High School – November 5 *this is a SAT date Lexington High School – November 12* Dutch Fork Competition – late January* *No competition dates have been set! These are all potential dates! o Fundraising – 3 mandatory fundraising dates October 22nd – FMDT Invitational Competition *this is an ACT date December 9th & 10th – Breakfast with Santa (Friday set-up) *this is an ACT date October 10th OR January 3rd – Jacket Dynasty Dance Camp No chewing gum during practice, games, or competitions. Camp is mandatory. NO EXCEPTIONS! Practice will be orderly always and closed to the public. The coaches have the right to call any extra practices if she feels it is needed. These will still be mandatory! Dance technique classes are strongly recommended for members of the dance team. During a performance the dancers must sit as a team and cheer and support their classmates that are participating in the sporting event. Dancers may not talk to their friends physically or on cell phones. Only after the performance may dancers mingle, eat, etc… Academic excellence must be maintained throughout the school year. Dancers must maintain a “75” average in all classes in order to perform with the team. Dancers who do not meet the requirement for the grading period will be on probation until the grade is brought to the minimum average. If the grade is not brought up by the following grading period the dancer will be dismissed from the team. Any first semester FINAL grades that do not meet the minimum requirement will be dismissed from the team. Transportation to and from tryouts, practices, performances and other events is the responsibility of the participant. Parents are expected to pick up by the scheduled time or make alternate arrangements. Dancers will run one mile if not prepared or tardy for a practice or an event. Miles owed must be ran before a performance. If dancer does not run their miles owed they will not be allowed to perform until the miles have been completed. Arrangements should be made with coaches in advance.
Attendance Attendance is mandatory at all practices and performances unless cleared by the coaches. (Even if the dancer is sick or leaves school early…the coaches must be notified). If the coaches are not notified by the dancer/parent BEFORE the absence occurs: o The absence will be unexcused even if it is medical o The dancer will not be allowed to perform the dance that was worked on at practice All excused absences require a doctor’s note. Excused absences follow the school guidelines and include personal illness or death in the family. Although absences may be excused, if the absences affect the dancer’s ability to successfully learn the routine for a performance, the coaches will determine if participation in the event is allowed Dancers are allowed 2 unexcused appearances during the semester. Dancers who work or have outside commitments must see that their schedule does not conflict with performances or practice. This includes other dance commitments! Dancers are encouraged to participate in clubs and school activities; however these activities should not interfere with practices or performance and multiple tardies, early dismissals, and/or absences are unacceptable.
Dancers must be at school for at least ½ of the day in order to participate in practice or performance. Dancers that are too sick to attend practice will be considered too sick to perform as well. Homework/studying is not an excused absence! Scheduled doctor’s appointments must be made around the dance schedule.
Conduct 1. Conduct in the classroom should be of a caliber, which sets a good example to other students and the faculty. 2. Dancers should always conduct themselves properly. Behavior that is unbecoming while in uniform and/or during which times they are representing their school consists of things such as: smoking, drinking, using abusive language, making obscene gestures, and public display of affection. Disciplinary action or dismissal from the team may occur. 3. Girl drama is unacceptable and unwelcome on the FMHS Dance Team. Any member (or parent) that causes dissent among the team will result in the dancer being dismissed. 4. Facebook, Twitter, and other social media websites of which a dancer is a member should ever present unbecoming information about themselves, others or the team. This includes inappropriate language, pictures, comments, etc… Disciplinary action or dismissal from the team may occur. 5. The coaches have the authority to suspend or drop permanently any dancer who does not present themselves in a professional manner 100% of the time. Uniforms 1. Dancers are responsible for their issued costumes. Any costumes that are not returned or are not returned in its issued condition will be charged to the dancer. 2. Dancers must buy their own camp wear, performance bottoms, shoes, tights, jackets, etc…There will be mandatory fundraising throughout the dance season that may help with some of these expenses. 3. Uniforms may only be worn by members of the dance team. 4. At all performances, dancers are to be dressed in full as instructed by the captain or coaches at the time agreed upon and designated by the coach. Dancers who are not dressed correctly will not be allowed to perform. Disciplinary Action: 1. Consistently poor performance, excessive talking during games and failure in any way to participate with the dance team will result in disciplinary action. 2. The coach, athletic director, and principal will evaluate situations that arise that are not covered by existing rules. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken according to the circumstance at hand. 3. Offenses that will result in automatic dismissal from the dance team: a. Alcohol, smoking or the use of illegal drugs b. Contact fighting c. Profanity d. Blatant disrespect to coaches or school faculty e. Behavior that may affect the reputation of the team or cause dissent among the team. f. Consistently poor grades g. Disciplinary action from school administration or police officials 4. Any dancer dismissed from the team will not be permitted to tryout again the following year.
If a member of the dance team leaves before the conclusion of the season (MARCH 1, 2017) for ANY reason (dismissal or voluntary), the dancer will be required to pay any expenses provided to them through FMDT Fundraising.
Candidate Application for Dance Team Please complete all questions and return by Thursday, May 7th to Mrs. Dukes in F112 @ FMHS. (Applications may be put in mailbox in F-wing teacher’s lounge, mailed: 225 Munn Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29715, sent through district mail or emailed to [email protected]) Name________________________________________ Current Grade__________ Birthday ___________ Current School___________________________________ Dancer Cell Phone #_______________________ Parents Name____________________________________ Parent Cell Phone ________________________ Parents E-mail_____________________________________________________________________________ Medical Information (including previous injuries): __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Studio Commitments for 2016-2017: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Can you ensure that your studio commitment will not interfere with your dance team commitment? __________
Please list below any school activities in which you have participated (sports, clubs, etc…). Activity
Sponsor’s Name
Length of participation
Reason for Termination
__________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ ***Continue on back page if necessary. Are you Employed? ____Yes____No
Place of Employment:___________________________________
Can you ensure that work will not interfere with the dance team schedule?__________________________ DANCE TEAM CANDIDATE AGREEMENT: I have carefully read the Constitution by which the FMHS Dance Team is required to abide. If selected, I agree that I will at all times abide by these rules as long as I am a member of the team. I understand that failure to comply with thee rules could result in dismissal from the team and require payment of items purchased by the Fort Mill Dance Team. All of the questions above were answered completely and truthfully by me. Signature of Candidate:_____________________________________________________________________
FMHS DANCE TEAM Parent Contract & Release My son/daughter has signified a desire to become a member of a dance team in the Fort Mill School District. If selected, there are certain responsibilities and obligations that he/she must assume in order to be selected and remain on the team. I have read the rules and regulations set forth in the Constitution and agree to help my child abide by them. I understand that if my child does not follow the contract rules then he/she will have to accept the consequences which may or may not include dismissal from the team without any financial refund and will require financial reimbursement of items and services provided by the Fort Mill Dance Team. I will contact the dance coaches whenever questions arise for clarification of the matter. I hereby give __________________________________ (print clearly candidate’s name) permission to tryout and take part in future dance team activities. I will not hold the Fort Mill School District, individual schools or the coaches responsible for any injury that occurs during tryouts or as a member of the team, should he/she be chosen. I give the coaches and school officials the authority to act on my behalf for the best interest of my child until I am able to arrive. Please sign and return this permission form no later than Friday, May 6th. All forms are due to Mrs. Dukes in room R102 at this time. Candidates cannot tryout if these required forms have not been received by the date specified. No verbal consents or late forms will be accepted. Please include your insurance information at the bottom of this form. Thank you! _______________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian
________________ Date
Address: ______________________________________________ City: ____________________State:___________ Zip: __________ Emergency Phone: ___________________ Relation and Name of Emergency Phone Number: _____________________ Guardian’s Work Phone: ___________________________________ Guardian’s Cell Phone: ____________________________________ Primary Insurance: _______________________________________________ Name on Insurance: _______________________________________ Policy Number: ___________________________________________ Secondary Insurance (if any?):_______________________________ Policy Number: ___________________________________________ Does your son/daughter have school insurance? __________________(not required with private policy).
Estimated Costs 2016-2017 FMHS Dance Team ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE MAY 25th *A detailed list will be provided after the new team has been selected. Some items may have been purchased in previous years and will not need to be repurchased. In addition, some items or events will be covered by the FMDT. If a dancer leaves the team before the conclusion of the season (dismissed or voluntary), financial reimbursement will be required for any and all items AND events that were covered by FMDT fundraising.
Camp (UDA @ Wake Forest):
$350
Camp Bus Fee
$25
Camp Clothing:
$150
Uniforms:
$120
(Tops provided by FMHS)
Optional Items will be offered after the team has been finalized. (bags, sweats, items from previous years for practices)
Dance Team Fee
$100
Dancers will be responsible for having the following items that may be previously owned or purchased from any dance store: Tan jazz shoe (slip on style) Black jazz shoe (slip on style) Footed Tights that match their tan jazz shoes Black Footed Tights or Long Black Socks Black Hot Shorts w/ Elastic in Leg Dance Retailers www.dancewearsolutions.com www.discountdance.com www.justforkix.com Sullivan’s Dancewear (Rock Hill) Lebo’s (Rock Hill) Miller Street Dance Wear (Baxter…I have not personally been in this location)
DANCE TEAM Teacher Evaluation Form PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE STUDENT! Forms should be sent through inter-district mail or given to Liz Dukes at FMHS. If coming from another district, forms can be mailed to Liz Dukes/FMDT, 215 N. Hwy 21 Byp., Fort Mill, SC 29715 or emailed to [email protected] We would appreciate receiving the information requested below by Friday, May 6th. Please be as candid as possible. We read ALL comments and your evaluation scores are averaged into the candidate’s overall score. All information will be kept strictly confidential. Thank you for your time and effort! ~Liz Dukes & Julie Ann Shaw, Coaches ____________________________________________is trying out for a position on the FMHS Dance Team. Please circle the number that best describes the applicant as you know him/her and feel free to elaborate: Comments 1(low)------------------------5(high) Attitude_________________________________
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Maturity_________________________________
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Conduct_________________________________
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Follows Directions_________________________
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Cooperation with others_____________________
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Punctuality/Attendance______________________
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: _______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Teacher Signature Subject Please print teachers name ___________________________________________________________________
DANCE TEAM Teacher Evaluation Form PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE STUDENT! Forms should be sent through inter-district mail or given to Liz Dukes at FMHS. If coming from another district, forms can be mailed to Liz Dukes/FMDT, 215 N. Hwy 21 Byp., Fort Mill, SC 29715 or emailed to [email protected] We would appreciate receiving the information requested below by Friday, May 6th. Please be as candid as possible. We read ALL comments and your evaluation scores are averaged into the candidate’s overall score. All information will be kept strictly confidential. Thank you for your time and effort! ~Liz Dukes & Julie Ann Shaw, Coaches ____________________________________________is trying out for a position on the FMHS Dance Team. Please circle the number that best describes the applicant as you know him/her and feel free to elaborate: Comments 1(low)------------------------5(high) Attitude_________________________________
1
2
3
4
5
Maturity_________________________________
1
2
3
4
5
Conduct_________________________________
1
2
3
4
5
Follows Directions_________________________
1
2
3
4
5
Cooperation with others_____________________
1
2
3
4
5
Punctuality/Attendance______________________
1
2
3
4
5
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: _______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Teacher Signature Subject Please print teachers name ___________________________________________________________________
DANCE TEAM Teacher Evaluation Form PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE STUDENT! Forms should be sent through inter-district mail or given to Liz Dukes at FMHS. If coming from another district, forms can be mailed to Liz Dukes/FMDT, 215 N. Hwy 21 Byp., Fort Mill, SC 29715 or emailed to [email protected] We would appreciate receiving the information requested below by Friday, May 6th. Please be as candid as possible. We read ALL comments and your evaluation scores are averaged into the candidate’s overall score. All information will be kept strictly confidential. Thank you for your time and effort! ~Liz Dukes & Julie Ann Shaw, Coaches ____________________________________________is trying out for a position on the FMHS Dance Team. Please circle the number that best describes the applicant as you know him/her and feel free to elaborate: Comments 1(low)------------------------5(high) Attitude_________________________________
1
2
3
4
5
Maturity_________________________________
1
2
3
4
5
Conduct_________________________________
1
2
3
4
5
Follows Directions_________________________
1
2
3
4
5
Cooperation with others_____________________
1
2
3
4
5
Punctuality/Attendance______________________
1
2
3
4
5
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: _______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Teacher Signature Subject Please print teachers name ___________________________________________________________________
Each candidate must submit the following prior to Friday, May 6th or they will not be allowed to participate in auditions.
Candidate Application Form
Parental Permission Form
3 Teacher Evaluations (current year teachers only) *these should NOT be submitted by the candidate!!! The teacher may send to me in the district mail. OR…You may provide the teacher with a stamped envelope addressed to: Liz Dukes/FMDT 215 N. Hwy 21 Byp Fort Mill, SC 29715
The following skills may be included in the tryout routine:
Double & Triple pirouettes
Grand Battements and Leg-Grab-Holds
Saut de chat, second leaps, switch leaps, disc jump and reverse leaps
Turns a la seconde
What to wear/bring?
Comfortable clothes without writing or logos (NO midriff allowed)
If wearing shorts they must be spandex & fitted (no cheer shorts please)
Dance shoes or bare feet
NO jewelry or gum
Hair must be pulled back from face
IMPORTANT DATES Parent Meeting: Tuesday, April 19th @ 6 pm All forms due: Friday, May 6th Auditions: Saturday, May 7th @ 9:30am Team Posted: Saturday, May 7th @ 6pm *All 2016-2017 team members should be available for our first team event following the posting Saturday evening!
Constitution of the Fort Mill High School Dance Team Purpose The purpose of the Dance Team is to promote school spirit within the student body and to develop a sense of good sportsmanship and friendship with each other and between other schools during athletic events. All team members are representatives of the Fort Mill School District and should display behaviors that will reflect favorably on their team, their school and themselves at all times, in uniform or not. Tryouts All forms must be turned in to the coaches by Friday, May 6th. An audition clinic will be held on Saturday, May 7th from 9:30 am until 11:30 am in the R-wing Commons and R102 (Dance Room), located in the R-wing. There will be a lunch break from 11:30 until 1:00 and auditions will begin promptly at 1:15. Dancers may not stay on campus during the break. No one is allowed to watch auditions. A panel of three qualified judges will evaluate the candidates using a score sheet. Candidates will perform in groups of three. Each group will perform the routine twice for fairness. Candidates are free to leave after their audition. A list of the new team members will be posted by audition number outside the R-wing doors & on the FMDT website @ 6 pm on Saturday, May 7th. New members of the team should be available Saturday evening for a team event. There are 15 performance positions available on FMHS dance team, but the coaches reserve the right to accept more or less based on the natural break in scores. A small amount of spaces will be available to alternate team members. Being on the dance team one year does not guarantee placement on the team the following year. Students with major discipline problems will not be allowed to participate in tryouts. The Coaches and Administration retain the right to evaluate any questionable situations. Requirements for Dancers/Candidates: Candidates must be a rising 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grader. Academic eligibility must be met for each grading period in the current school year of tryouts. Candidates must maintain a “77” average in all of their classes in order to audition. Exhibit maturity, sound judgment, leadership and demonstrate a cooperative attitude. Members of the dance team are strongly encouraged to enroll in the dance class blocked for dance team 1st semester during 4th block. *This class is pending schedule change requests for 2016-2017. Dancers must be able to conduct themselves properly at all times (in and out of season). FMHS Dancers may not have any tattoos or facial piercing. Unnatural hair colors (purple, blue, etc…) are not permitted for members of the dance team. Be insured through the school or by an individual family policy. Each dancer will be responsible for certain fees (see attachment). Dancers and parents will be expected to assist with fundraisers as approved by the principal. Dancers must be able to commit completely to a full dance season and all of the additional responsibilities involved with being a dance team member. Games, Practices, and Competitions The dance team season runs from June through the end of basketball season in February. Dancers will be required to participate through all seasons. INCLUDING PLAY OFF GAMES which do not fall on the normal schedule. A calendar of performances will be provided to each dancer at the beginning of each semester. o Mandatory Boot Camp: May 31-June 3, 7:30-11:30 July 25-26 7:30-11:30 o Summer Conditioning: Tuesday-Thursday 7:15 – 8:15
o UDA summer camp will be held @ Wake Forest University July 27-30 o After School Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-5:30 *this time should be available in the dancers schedules, but may not be required during the 1st semester. o Football Performances: Fridays @ 7:00 (dancers arrive by 6:15) o Basketball Performances*: Tuesdays & Fridays @ 6:30 & 8:00 *Occasionally we have a Monday/Wednesday game o Potential Bowl Game/Parade Performance – dates to be set at summer camp! o Potential Competition Dates Dorman High School – November 5 *this is a SAT date Lexington High School – November 12* Dutch Fork Competition – late January* *No competition dates have been set! These are all potential dates! o Fundraising – 3 mandatory fundraising dates October 22nd – FMDT Invitational Competition *this is an ACT date December 9th & 10th – Breakfast with Santa (Friday set-up) *this is an ACT date October 10th OR January 3rd – Jacket Dynasty Dance Camp No chewing gum during practice, games, or competitions. Camp is mandatory. NO EXCEPTIONS! Practice will be orderly always and closed to the public. The coaches have the right to call any extra practices if she feels it is needed. These will still be mandatory! Dance technique classes are strongly recommended for members of the dance team. During a performance the dancers must sit as a team and cheer and support their classmates that are participating in the sporting event. Dancers may not talk to their friends physically or on cell phones. Only after the performance may dancers mingle, eat, etc… Academic excellence must be maintained throughout the school year. Dancers must maintain a “75” average in all classes in order to perform with the team. Dancers who do not meet the requirement for the grading period will be on probation until the grade is brought to the minimum average. If the grade is not brought up by the following grading period the dancer will be dismissed from the team. Any first semester FINAL grades that do not meet the minimum requirement will be dismissed from the team. Transportation to and from tryouts, practices, performances and other events is the responsibility of the participant. Parents are expected to pick up by the scheduled time or make alternate arrangements. Dancers will run one mile if not prepared or tardy for a practice or an event. Miles owed must be ran before a performance. If dancer does not run their miles owed they will not be allowed to perform until the miles have been completed. Arrangements should be made with coaches in advance.
Attendance Attendance is mandatory at all practices and performances unless cleared by the coaches. (Even if the dancer is sick or leaves school early…the coaches must be notified). If the coaches are not notified by the dancer/parent BEFORE the absence occurs: o The absence will be unexcused even if it is medical o The dancer will not be allowed to perform the dance that was worked on at practice All excused absences require a doctor’s note. Excused absences follow the school guidelines and include personal illness or death in the family. Although absences may be excused, if the absences affect the dancer’s ability to successfully learn the routine for a performance, the coaches will determine if participation in the event is allowed Dancers are allowed 2 unexcused appearances during the semester. Dancers who work or have outside commitments must see that their schedule does not conflict with performances or practice. This includes other dance commitments! Dancers are encouraged to participate in clubs and school activities; however these activities should not interfere with practices or performance and multiple tardies, early dismissals, and/or absences are unacceptable.
Dancers must be at school for at least ½ of the day in order to participate in practice or performance. Dancers that are too sick to attend practice will be considered too sick to perform as well. Homework/studying is not an excused absence! Scheduled doctor’s appointments must be made around the dance schedule.
Conduct 1. Conduct in the classroom should be of a caliber, which sets a good example to other students and the faculty. 2. Dancers should always conduct themselves properly. Behavior that is unbecoming while in uniform and/or during which times they are representing their school consists of things such as: smoking, drinking, using abusive language, making obscene gestures, and public display of affection. Disciplinary action or dismissal from the team may occur. 3. Girl drama is unacceptable and unwelcome on the FMHS Dance Team. Any member (or parent) that causes dissent among the team will result in the dancer being dismissed. 4. Facebook, Twitter, and other social media websites of which a dancer is a member should ever present unbecoming information about themselves, others or the team. This includes inappropriate language, pictures, comments, etc… Disciplinary action or dismissal from the team may occur. 5. The coaches have the authority to suspend or drop permanently any dancer who does not present themselves in a professional manner 100% of the time. Uniforms 1. Dancers are responsible for their issued costumes. Any costumes that are not returned or are not returned in its issued condition will be charged to the dancer. 2. Dancers must buy their own camp wear, performance bottoms, shoes, tights, jackets, etc…There will be mandatory fundraising throughout the dance season that may help with some of these expenses. 3. Uniforms may only be worn by members of the dance team. 4. At all performances, dancers are to be dressed in full as instructed by the captain or coaches at the time agreed upon and designated by the coach. Dancers who are not dressed correctly will not be allowed to perform. Disciplinary Action: 1. Consistently poor performance, excessive talking during games and failure in any way to participate with the dance team will result in disciplinary action. 2. The coach, athletic director, and principal will evaluate situations that arise that are not covered by existing rules. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken according to the circumstance at hand. 3. Offenses that will result in automatic dismissal from the dance team: a. Alcohol, smoking or the use of illegal drugs b. Contact fighting c. Profanity d. Blatant disrespect to coaches or school faculty e. Behavior that may affect the reputation of the team or cause dissent among the team. f. Consistently poor grades g. Disciplinary action from school administration or police officials 4. Any dancer dismissed from the team will not be permitted to tryout again the following year.
If a member of the dance team leaves before the conclusion of the season (MARCH 1, 2017) for ANY reason (dismissal or voluntary), the dancer will be required to pay any expenses provided to them through FMDT Fundraising.
Candidate Application for Dance Team Please complete all questions and return by Thursday, May 7th to Mrs. Dukes in F112 @ FMHS. (Applications may be put in mailbox in F-wing teacher’s lounge, mailed: 225 Munn Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29715, sent through district mail or emailed to [email protected]) Name________________________________________ Current Grade__________ Birthday ___________ Current School___________________________________ Dancer Cell Phone #_______________________ Parents Name____________________________________ Parent Cell Phone ________________________ Parents E-mail_____________________________________________________________________________ Medical Information (including previous injuries): __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Studio Commitments for 2016-2017: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Can you ensure that your studio commitment will not interfere with your dance team commitment? __________
Please list below any school activities in which you have participated (sports, clubs, etc…). Activity
Sponsor’s Name
Length of participation
Reason for Termination
__________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ ***Continue on back page if necessary. Are you Employed? ____Yes____No
Place of Employment:___________________________________
Can you ensure that work will not interfere with the dance team schedule?__________________________ DANCE TEAM CANDIDATE AGREEMENT: I have carefully read the Constitution by which the FMHS Dance Team is required to abide. If selected, I agree that I will at all times abide by these rules as long as I am a member of the team. I understand that failure to comply with thee rules could result in dismissal from the team and require payment of items purchased by the Fort Mill Dance Team. All of the questions above were answered completely and truthfully by me. Signature of Candidate:_____________________________________________________________________
FMHS DANCE TEAM Parent Contract & Release My son/daughter has signified a desire to become a member of a dance team in the Fort Mill School District. If selected, there are certain responsibilities and obligations that he/she must assume in order to be selected and remain on the team. I have read the rules and regulations set forth in the Constitution and agree to help my child abide by them. I understand that if my child does not follow the contract rules then he/she will have to accept the consequences which may or may not include dismissal from the team without any financial refund and will require financial reimbursement of items and services provided by the Fort Mill Dance Team. I will contact the dance coaches whenever questions arise for clarification of the matter. I hereby give __________________________________ (print clearly candidate’s name) permission to tryout and take part in future dance team activities. I will not hold the Fort Mill School District, individual schools or the coaches responsible for any injury that occurs during tryouts or as a member of the team, should he/she be chosen. I give the coaches and school officials the authority to act on my behalf for the best interest of my child until I am able to arrive. Please sign and return this permission form no later than Friday, May 6th. All forms are due to Mrs. Dukes in room R102 at this time. Candidates cannot tryout if these required forms have not been received by the date specified. No verbal consents or late forms will be accepted. Please include your insurance information at the bottom of this form. Thank you! _______________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian
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Address: ______________________________________________ City: ____________________State:___________ Zip: __________ Emergency Phone: ___________________ Relation and Name of Emergency Phone Number: _____________________ Guardian’s Work Phone: ___________________________________ Guardian’s Cell Phone: ____________________________________ Primary Insurance: _______________________________________________ Name on Insurance: _______________________________________ Policy Number: ___________________________________________ Secondary Insurance (if any?):_______________________________ Policy Number: ___________________________________________ Does your son/daughter have school insurance? __________________(not required with private policy).
Estimated Costs 2016-2017 FMHS Dance Team ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE MAY 25th *A detailed list will be provided after the new team has been selected. Some items may have been purchased in previous years and will not need to be repurchased. In addition, some items or events will be covered by the FMDT. If a dancer leaves the team before the conclusion of the season (dismissed or voluntary), financial reimbursement will be required for any and all items AND events that were covered by FMDT fundraising.
Camp (UDA @ Wake Forest):
$350
Camp Bus Fee
$25
Camp Clothing:
$150
Uniforms:
$120
(Tops provided by FMHS)
Optional Items will be offered after the team has been finalized. (bags, sweats, items from previous years for practices)
Dance Team Fee
$100
Dancers will be responsible for having the following items that may be previously owned or purchased from any dance store: Tan jazz shoe (slip on style) Black jazz shoe (slip on style) Footed Tights that match their tan jazz shoes Black Footed Tights or Long Black Socks Black Hot Shorts w/ Elastic in Leg Dance Retailers www.dancewearsolutions.com www.discountdance.com www.justforkix.com Sullivan’s Dancewear (Rock Hill) Lebo’s (Rock Hill) Miller Street Dance Wear (Baxter…I have not personally been in this location)
DANCE TEAM Teacher Evaluation Form PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE STUDENT! Forms should be sent through inter-district mail or given to Liz Dukes at FMHS. If coming from another district, forms can be mailed to Liz Dukes/FMDT, 215 N. Hwy 21 Byp., Fort Mill, SC 29715 or emailed to [email protected] We would appreciate receiving the information requested below by Friday, May 6th. Please be as candid as possible. We read ALL comments and your evaluation scores are averaged into the candidate’s overall score. All information will be kept strictly confidential. Thank you for your time and effort! ~Liz Dukes & Julie Ann Shaw, Coaches ____________________________________________is trying out for a position on the FMHS Dance Team. Please circle the number that best describes the applicant as you know him/her and feel free to elaborate: Comments 1(low)------------------------5(high) Attitude_________________________________
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DANCE TEAM Teacher Evaluation Form PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE STUDENT! Forms should be sent through inter-district mail or given to Liz Dukes at FMHS. If coming from another district, forms can be mailed to Liz Dukes/FMDT, 215 N. Hwy 21 Byp., Fort Mill, SC 29715 or emailed to [email protected] We would appreciate receiving the information requested below by Friday, May 6th. Please be as candid as possible. We read ALL comments and your evaluation scores are averaged into the candidate’s overall score. All information will be kept strictly confidential. Thank you for your time and effort! ~Liz Dukes & Julie Ann Shaw, Coaches ____________________________________________is trying out for a position on the FMHS Dance Team. Please circle the number that best describes the applicant as you know him/her and feel free to elaborate: Comments 1(low)------------------------5(high) Attitude_________________________________
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DANCE TEAM Teacher Evaluation Form PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE STUDENT! Forms should be sent through inter-district mail or given to Liz Dukes at FMHS. If coming from another district, forms can be mailed to Liz Dukes/FMDT, 215 N. Hwy 21 Byp., Fort Mill, SC 29715 or emailed to [email protected] We would appreciate receiving the information requested below by Friday, May 6th. Please be as candid as possible. We read ALL comments and your evaluation scores are averaged into the candidate’s overall score. All information will be kept strictly confidential. Thank you for your time and effort! ~Liz Dukes & Julie Ann Shaw, Coaches ____________________________________________is trying out for a position on the FMHS Dance Team. Please circle the number that best describes the applicant as you know him/her and feel free to elaborate: Comments 1(low)------------------------5(high) Attitude_________________________________
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Cooperation with others_____________________
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