North Carolina State University Athletics
Dance Team Tryouts Slated for Sept. 5-6
8/22/2007 12:00:00 AM | Dance
Auditions for the NC State Dance Team are scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 7-9 p.m. at Carmichael Gym’s Court 11, and Thursday, Sept. 6, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Carmichael Dance Studio 2307.
Dancers must be available for both days of try-outs.
Interested dancers need to be in good aerobic condition and have the following basic dance skills:
●Jazz Skills including triple turns, quad turns, fouette turns/combinations, pique turns, switch leaps, side leaps, switch opens, switch tilts and turn/leap combinations
●Funk/Hip Hop Skills.
●Pom Skills including toe touches
During the tryout process, dancers will be taught and judged on a jazz dance, pom dance, funk dance, and game day cadences. You will also be individually judged on the jazz skills listed above. Participants auditioning in the fall must attend both tryout days!
Frequently Asked Questions for Dance Team Tryouts
What should I wear/bring to tryouts? All participants should wear long black plants and a sports bra for both tryout days. Bring any jazz shoe of your choice, running shoes and water.
How much time is involved in being a member of the NCSU Dance Team? The team practices four times a week in addition to any games that occur during that time. There are also occasional community appearances, school events or fundraisers that occur during the week.
What should I expect from Practice? Staying in peak physical condition is an important part of being a member of the NCSU dance team. Each practice begins with running one mile and ends with performing abdominal exercises. The remaining practice time consists of stretching, working on technique and learning and perfecting routines. Once a week, practice is completely devoted to small group workouts.
For more information about the squad, visit www.ncstatedanceteam.org.
