North Carolina State University Athletics
Dance Team Audition Information
10/16/2006 12:00:00 AM | Dance
Dance Team Audition Information
Thank you for your interest in the NC State Dance Team! Auditions will be fun and challenging for all. Participants should be in good general aerobic condition and be able to perform the following skills:
· Pom Dance OR Game Day Cadence (including a Toe Touch)
· Funk Dance
· Jazz Dance (including Triple Pirouettes, Quad Pirouettes, Fouette Turns/Combinations, A La Seconde Turns, Pique Turns, Switch Leaps, Switch Opens, Switch Tilts, and Turn/Leap Combinations)
Participants will learn a jazz, hip hop, and pom routine or game day cadence. Participants will only be allowed to tryout in person and must attend BOTH tryout sessions listed below in order to be considered. Tryouts by video will not be accepted.
The NC State Dance Team works very hard throughout the year to prepare for summer camp, football games, Men & Women's basketball games, gymnastics meets, wrestling matches, Nationals, along with many school appearances. Here are some frequently asked questions:
· How much time is involved with being a member of the NC State Dance Team?
The team practices four times weekly in addition to any games occurring during that time. They also have to fundraise occasionally during the week, attend two summer in-house camps, and attend a NDA summer residential camp.
· What should I expect from practice?
Each practice begins with each member of the team running at least one mile and will end by performing abdominal exercises. The remainder of practice will consist of stretching, learning routines, perfecting skills, etc. Also, once a week practice is completely devoted to small group workouts.
· What should be expected from tryouts?
Day One – Brief teaching of skills in the NC State style. At least two routines are taught with skills included in them. Cuts will be made.
Day Two – Review of Day One material. Participants will tryout in small groups and/or individually if deemed necessary by the coaching staff.
· What should I wear/bring to tryouts?
All participants should wear long black pants and sports bra for both tryout days. Bring any dance shoe of choice: dance sneaker, pedinis, or bloch jazz shoes. Also bring tennis shoes and water!
Good Luck, Everyone!!!!!
If you are interested in trying out for the team, please complete the audition form and send it in to us so that we can make a spot available for you.
Audition Application
