Audition Information

TCCHS GOLDRUSH DANCE TEAM TRYOUT GUIDELINES

Audition Packets Due!

Friday, April 21, 2023 by 3:30pm (No late Submissions will be accepted!)

Pre-Tryout Rehearsals:

Monday, April 24, 2023 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Tryouts:

Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Forms:

Tryout Permission form
Completed application form
Signed Guideline/Agreement form by dancer and parent/guardian
Signed Eligibility Rules form
ALL DUE by Friday, April 21, 2023 before 3:30pm

Please adhere to the following:

You are required to attend the tryout.
It is important to be on time and ready to warm up.
Candidates need to wear appropriate workout/dancewear to the audition. No baggy clothes, midriffs, or sports bras being used as a top.
Acceptable attire includes leotards, sports tops, t-shirts, jazz pants, shorts, etc.
Ballet slippers, dance sneakers, jazz shoes, or socks are required at all times.
Hair must be pulled back in a ponytail or bun at all times.
No chewing gum and no food or drinks will be allowed in the studio. Only water bottles and a light snack if needed. Try to avoid soda and sweets.
All practices and tryouts are closed. No spectators will be allowed to observe.
No jewelry during tryouts except small earrings allowed.
Bring a positive attitude and a strong work ethic! These ideas, along with prompt attendance, are also a part of the judging process.

Results:

After reviewing the results, the coach will post a list of those candidates who made the dance team outside of the dance studio door on the Monday following the audition. Please allow for some time to come up with a final list.

Criteria for Judging:

Dance experience is not mandatory but preferred! Judges will look for your ability to perform the audition routine. In addition, the technique audition requirements are listed below. You will be judged on your overall experience, poise, and projection. The coach will be present at auditions to evaluate your performance, not to judge. 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

-Toe Touch

-Grand Jete (Leap)

-Double Pirouette

-Fouette Turns (8 Count)

-Calypso

-C Jump

-Right and Left Leg Splits

-Audition Dance- routine (about 3:00 mins) -elements may include: turns, switch leaps, switch open, or open leaps

TCCHS Dance Team Tryouts Sample Form

Audition #: ______________________ Judge # _____________

Ballet Barre (25 points)

Plies 1 2 3 4 5
Tendu battement/Battement degage 1 2 3 4 5
Rond de jambe 1 2 3 4 5
Grande Battement 1 2 3 4 5

Skills (35 points)

Toe Touch 1 2 3 4 5

-Legs straight and toes pointed

-Good height from the floor

-Clean landing

Grand Jete (Leap) 1 2 3 4 5

-Legs straight and toes pointed

-Good height from the floor

-Clean take-off and landing

Double Pirouette 1 2 3 4 5

-Turn is controlled

-Rotation is complete

-Clean landing coming out of turn

Fouette Turns (8 Count) 1 2 3 4 5

-Turn is controlled, including arm placement

-Extended leg is parallel and opens to the front, toes pointed

-Leg is in posse when not extended out (Fouette only)

-Rotation is complete

Calypso (Turning Leap) 1 2 3 4 5

-Turn is controlled, including arm placement

-Front leg is extended, toes pointed

-Rear leg is bent, parallel to the floor

-Rotation is complete

C Jump 1 2 3 4 5

Right Leg Split 1 2 3 4 5

Left Leg Split 1 2 3 4 5

Total: ______

2. Audition Routine (25 points)

-Moves are clean and sharp 1 2 3 4 5

-Movements are big and definite 1 2 3 4 5

-Remembers choreography 1 2 3 4 5

-Has good rhythm 1 2 3 4 5

-Maintains energy throughout dance 1 2 3 4 5

Total: ______

3. Facial Expressions (10 points)

-Smiling at the beginning and throughout the dance 1 2 3 4 5

-Appears confident while performing 1 2 3 4 5

Total: _______

4. Style (5 points) 1 2 3 4 5

-Overall style as a performer

Total: _______

GRAND TOTAL: _______/100

Would you include this candidate on the team? YES NO

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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TCCHS GOLDRUSH DANCE TEAM APPLICATION

Please write clearly.

Name: ____________________________ Present Grade: ___________

Address: ____________________________ Home Phone: __________

Cell Phone: ___________________

Student’s Email: ___________________________________________

Parent(s) Name: ___________________________________________

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

______________________________________________________________________________

2. Will you be involved in dancing with a studio next year? ____ if yes, please tell where and what type(s) of dance: ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

3. Please list other activities and interests. Be sure to include those you anticipate being involved with next school year. ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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

______________________________________________________________________________

5. Please tell why you would like to audition and be in the TCCHS Dance team:

_______________________________________________________________________

TRYOUT PERMISSION FORM

My student, _________________ has my permission to try-out for the GoldRush Dance Team at Thomas County Central High School. I understand that the audition will be held on April 27, all of which will take place at Thomas County Central High School from 3:30pm – 5:00pm. I will be providing my student transportation home.

Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________

Parent/Guardian (Print Name):_____________________

Phone Number: _______________ Date: _______________

This form must be signed and returned to Miss Katie Gaston in order to audition for the Dance Team.

TCCHS GOLDRUSH DANCE TEAM AGREEMENT

I, __________________ (dancer name), have carefully read all sections of the 2022-2023 TCCHS Dance Team Guidelines. I understand what is expected of me as a Dance Team member, and if I fail to follow these rules and regulations, the appropriate consequence will be enforced by the coach.

Dancer Signature: _________________ Date: ________________

I, _____________________, as the parent/guardian, have carefully read all sections of the 2023-2024 TCCHS GoldRush Dance Team Guidelines. I understand what is expected of my daughter as a member, and agree to address any concerns directly with the coach in a scheduled meeting.

Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________ Date: __________

Please detach, sign, and return this form to Ms. Gaston by

April 21, 2023

Dance Team Eligibility Rules

Dancers will be expected to have a 70 or higher in all classes at the end of each semester. Students that do not met this requirement will be dismissed from the team.
For dancers that make the Dance team, rehearsals will be on Thursday’s after school from 3:30pm – 5:00pm. All rehearsals are mandatory! Dancers that miss more than three rehearsals will be dismissed.
Parents/Guardians will be responsible for buying all dance gear listed in the expenses list.
All performances are mandatory. The only exceptions are death in the family, family member in the hospital, or quarantined.

Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________________

Dancer: __________________________________________________

EXPENSES

Below is an itemized list of the cost of the dance club. Items are subject to change from year to year, depending on costumes needed and performance costs.

Clothing Items

- Dance Uniform Top $30

-TCCHS Dance t-shirt $20

-Black Leotard $10

-Black Ballet Wrap Skirt $20

-Ballet Tights $10

-Ballet Slippers $20

-Tan Jazz Shoes $30

-Summer Dance Intensive $30

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE INFORMATION

2023

I will be sending out additional, more detailed information about the summer dance intensive at a later date, but here is a breakdown of the dates.

We will be attending a Summer Dance Intensive from July 19th – July 23nd, at the TCCHS Dance Studio.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for transportation to and from the Intensive.

I would like to stress that the Summer Dance Intensive is considered MANDATORY, as this is a HUGELY important bonding experience for the girls early on.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! My e-mail address is kgaston@tcjackets.net . We will be giving out our school phone numbers at a later date.

TCCHS Dance Team

2023-2024 Guidelines

Organization
1. This Constitution has been written and adopted for the TCCHS Dance Team
2. The purpose of the TCCHS Dance Club is to:
  1. Create school spirit, pride, and leadership.
  2. Promote interest in school activities, perform at school functions, local events, and to bring joy to our community.
  3. Develop responsibility, teach self-respect, encourage honest effort, strive for perfection, and develop character.
  4. Teach teamwork and pride in a quality performance through maintaining high standards.
Eligibility
1. Every dancer will maintain or improve their academic standing while associated with the TCCHS Dance Team. Academics are the number one commitment. If a dancer is not disciplined or dedicated in the classroom, then they will not be disciplined or dedicated enough to contribute positively to the team. Grades will be checked regularly and teachers frequently contacted to discuss progress in the classroom.
2. Any referral/write up will disqualify dancers from being eligible for the team.
3. A dancer must agree to purchase many of her/his own uniforms, uniform accessories, and attend the summer dance intensive. Please see attached Expenses sheet.
4. Each candidate will be judged on technique, ability, presentation, energy, sharpness, and judge’s overall impression at the try-out.
5. All candidates must have a positive attitude at try-outs and at all other times. This should enable the candidates trying out to acquire the skills to perform the routines to the best of their abilities.
6. Each candidate must perform the dance routine that will be taught through a video and meet any other requirements deemed necessary for try-out by the coach. Judges will evaluate all candidates and score accordingly. Judges are selected by the coach so that all scores will be accurate and unbiased.

Rules and Regulations
1. Practices and Performances
  1. All practices and performances are mandatory. Members are responsible for their own transportation to and from all practices and performances unless bus transportation is provided (if bus transportation is provided, all club members MUST ride the bus to and from the performance).
  2. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm – 5:00pm for Gold team and Thursdays from 3:30pm – 5:00pm for Blue team. (Extra practices will be scheduled with one week’s notice).
  3. Dancers must be stretched and ready to begin practice by 3:30pm. This means arrival needs to be at least five minutes early in order to have time to stretch. A dancer will not be allowed to begin practice until he/she has stretched.
  4. You must report to all practices, performances, and/or other designated events/meetings ON TIME. For every tardy/late arrival, you will be marked as unexcused. After three tardies, dancers will be dismissed from the ensemble.
  5. No jewelry, with the exception of assigned jewelry pieces, are to be worn during performances or events.
  6. A calendar will be handed out at the beginning of each month so that conflicts in scheduling are eliminated. Every attempt should be made to schedule appointments around these practices.
  7. All members must come dressed for practice in appropriate attire, including footwear. NO revealing tops or shorts are allowed outside of the practice area. Dancers are NOT allowed to wear just a sports bra or shorts. If you come to practice inappropriately dressed, you will be dismissed from practice and given an unexcused absence.
  8. No visitors during any practice session unless given permission PRIOR by the coach.
2. Behavior at Practices/Performances
  1. Disrespect to the coach will not be tolerated.
  2. Disrespect to the team and/or any individual club member may result in a suspension, depending on the seriousness of the offense. A conference with the coach will follow.
  3. All problems must be brought to the coach first. Part of being on the dance team is responsibility. If there are issues or concerns, the coach should be the number one person to know. This rule applies to parents/guardians as well. The coach will gladly schedule a meeting (not during a practice) to address any parental concerns or otherwise.
  4. When at a performance all team members are required to sit in a designated area. Dance Team members may not leave the seating area to talk with friends during our designated rehearsal time unless given permission by the coach. The dancers will stay at all events until the end.
3. Grade Requirements
  1. It is the dancer’s priority to be a student first and athlete second. Dancers that receive a 69 or below semester grade will be dismissed from the ensemble.
4. Absences
  1. All absences and tardiness from practices, performances, or other designated meetings must be approved by the coach PRIOR (dancer must give at least 1 week notice) to the practice or performance. Illness (with doctor’s note) and family emergencies are the ONLY excusable absence/tardy. You must have a note verifying each absence, signed by your parent/guardian. More than three unexcused absences from ensemble events will result in dismissal from the team.
  2. If you get injured during the season and well enough to attend school, you are still required to be at practice doing whatever you can to learn the routines, stay in shape, and in the proper mind-set to return.
5. In-School/Out of School Suspensions
  1. Anyone receiving in-school/out of school suspension will be dismissed from the team.
6. Uniforms
  1. ANY UNIFORM PIECE THAT BECOMES DAMAGED, LOST, OR STOLEN WHILE ASSIGNED TO AN INDIVIDUAL DANCE TEAM MEMBER MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY THAT TEAM MEMBER IMMEDIATELY, SO A REPLACEMENT CAN BE ISSUED.
7. E-mails
  1. All dance team e-mails must be cleared by the coach before they are sent out.
8. Newspaper Articles
  1. If applicable, the coach is responsible for all articles placed in the newspapers. NO ONE should be sending in newspaper requests.

BLUE AND GOLD TEAMS

This is the first year we will be having two teams! Below is the performance expectations of each group! Read it carefully and write at the bottom what team you are trying out for.

GOLD TEAM

(Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 3:30pm – 5:00pm)

FALL SHOWCASE : A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
CHRISTMAS SHOW: THE CASE OF THE MISSING DIAMONDS
CHRISTMAS PARADE
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TBD
GIRLS BASKETBALL GAMES HALFTIME (HOME GAMES ONLY)
COMPETITION
ROSE PARADE
SPRING SHOWCASE
SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE 2023

BLUE TEAM

(Rehearsal Schedule: Thursday’s 3:30pm – 5:00pm)

FALL SHOWCASE: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
CHIRSMTAS SHOW: THE CASE OF THE MISSING DIAMONDS
CHRISTMAS PARADE
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TBD
ROSE PARADE
SPRING SHOWCASE
SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE 2023

WHICH TEAM ARE YOU TRYINGOUT FOR? GOLD TEAM, BLUE TEAM, OR BOTH.