2015-2016 WMU Dance Team Auditions
Date and Time: April 24th (6:30-9pm) & 25th(9:00am-expected to be done by 1pm)
Location: READ FIELD HOUSE
HOW TO REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS:
1. MUST FIRST SIGN UP FOR TRYOUTS ONLINE
-CLICK HERE
2.FILL OUT REQUIRED FORMS & BRING THEM TO CHECK IN ON APRIL 24th:
-Registration Form
-Physical (YOU CAN NOT TRYOUT WITHOUT THIS PHYSICAL FORM FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY A PHYSICIAN AFTER OCTOBER, 24 2014)
-Insurance Form
-Waiver
-WIN NUMBER or proof of acceptance to WMU
-Bring a headshot
-You DO NOT need a sickle cell test, just a physical!
DAY 1 (Friday, April 24th)
Doors will open & registration will begin at 6:00pm
Auditions will begin at 6:30pm
Technique/Down the floor (listed at bottom of page)
Learn Fight Song
Learn Jazz Combo
First Cuts will be made at the conclusion of Day 1
DAY 2 (Saturday, April 25th)-Performance Day
Doors will open at 8:30am & you will sign in
Auditions will being at 9:00am
Perform Fight Song
Perform Jazz Combo
Perform Solo
Interviews
Final Cuts
Mandatory team meeting/lunch with new team
SOLO:
-30-40 Seconds
-Music must be provided on iPod/iPhone/Smart Phone/Tablet
-Solo can be any style dance. Please have fun with this!
AUDITION FEE:
Can be cash or check
$30 at the door on April 24th
Checks made payable to Western Michigan University with "Dance Team" in the memo.
WHAT TO WEAR:
-Tops: Must wear a half top or sports bra
-Bottoms: Spandex Shorts Preferred but can also wear jazz Pants or Leggings
-Shoes: Must have some types of jazz/dance shoe on to audition.
HAIR
Day 1: Up to dancers discretion
Day 2: Must be game day ready (Full Make-Up & Full Hair)
-Game Day Ready hair must be worn down but please feel free to pin bangs back, or wear hair half up half down. We want to see your face while you are dancing :)
TECHNIQUE:
Technique will be performed down the floor on day 1.
MINIMUM REQUIRED TECHNIQUE:
Location: READ FIELD HOUSE
HOW TO REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS:
1. MUST FIRST SIGN UP FOR TRYOUTS ONLINE
-CLICK HERE
2.FILL OUT REQUIRED FORMS & BRING THEM TO CHECK IN ON APRIL 24th:
-Registration Form
-Physical (YOU CAN NOT TRYOUT WITHOUT THIS PHYSICAL FORM FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY A PHYSICIAN AFTER OCTOBER, 24 2014)
-Insurance Form
-Waiver
-WIN NUMBER or proof of acceptance to WMU
-Bring a headshot
-You DO NOT need a sickle cell test, just a physical!
DAY 1 (Friday, April 24th)
Doors will open & registration will begin at 6:00pm
Auditions will begin at 6:30pm
Technique/Down the floor (listed at bottom of page)
Learn Fight Song
Learn Jazz Combo
First Cuts will be made at the conclusion of Day 1
DAY 2 (Saturday, April 25th)-Performance Day
Doors will open at 8:30am & you will sign in
Auditions will being at 9:00am
Perform Fight Song
Perform Jazz Combo
Perform Solo
Interviews
Final Cuts
Mandatory team meeting/lunch with new team
SOLO:
-30-40 Seconds
-Music must be provided on iPod/iPhone/Smart Phone/Tablet
-Solo can be any style dance. Please have fun with this!
AUDITION FEE:
Can be cash or check
$30 at the door on April 24th
Checks made payable to Western Michigan University with "Dance Team" in the memo.
WHAT TO WEAR:
-Tops: Must wear a half top or sports bra
-Bottoms: Spandex Shorts Preferred but can also wear jazz Pants or Leggings
-Shoes: Must have some types of jazz/dance shoe on to audition.
HAIR
Day 1: Up to dancers discretion
Day 2: Must be game day ready (Full Make-Up & Full Hair)
-Game Day Ready hair must be worn down but please feel free to pin bangs back, or wear hair half up half down. We want to see your face while you are dancing :)
TECHNIQUE:
Technique will be performed down the floor on day 1.
MINIMUM REQUIRED TECHNIQUE:
- Triple Pirouette
- Coupe Turns (doubles/triples)
- High Battements/Kicks (kickline)
- Foutee/A La Seconde turns (a minimum of 7 rotations into a double/triple pirouette)
- Turning Calypso leap
- Turning straight leg leap
- Grande Jetes (regular leaps)
- Leap in Second/Side-Leaps
- Turning leg holds
- Ariels
- Leg extensions
- Additional variations of leaps (switch, double attitude, reverse, etc.)
- Advanced turning sequences
Reminders:
-We suggest you read our "About Us" page before attending auditions located on our website.
-Pack a snack & water.
-You can NOT audition without a physical.
***If you are absolutely unable to attend live auditions, we will be accepting video entries. If you are interesting in auditioning via video please email Coach Ashley by April 15th at wmudtcoachashley@gmail.com to receive details about video submissions!***
***If you are absolutely unable to attend live auditions, we will be accepting video entries. If you are interesting in auditioning via video please email Coach Ashley by April 15th at wmudtcoachashley@gmail.com to receive details about video submissions!***
Please contact Coach Ashley Counterman with any other questions at wmudtcoachashley@gmail.com
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