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Tryouts will consist of different styles of dance. Each dancer will be evaluated on their technique, showmanship, and grades. Below is a copy of our tryout documents and the steps to the tryout process:
Step 1: Apply for Tryouts HERE!!! AND REGISTER FOR ATHLETICS HERE
Each Candidate must register for athletics and apply for tryouts before being invited to audition.
*please complete the online registration by March 21th and submit your video as well
*physical must be scanned into the Registration at Dutchtownathletics.com
Step 2: Create your video submission
Introduction
Full Name
Grade
Why do you want to be apart of the dance program?
What is your experience with dance?
What makes you the best candidate?
Technical Dance Requirements
Splits
Leg Extension
Single and *Double Pirouettes- must attempt but do not have to be perfect
Grande Jete
Toe Touch
Optional- Other technical skills (Gymnastics, Headspring, Kip-Ups, Bronco)
Field Dance Combination
Present a field routine (must contain elements of agility, flexibility, technique and HBCU style dance) to a song of your choice for 64 counts
Hip Hop
*this is hard. I do not expect it to be perfect, but I expect you to try and do your best. We will spend time fixing it during tryouts
Step 3: Submit Audition
*Submissions due by March 21th
a. Email must be sent to ebonee.usher@henry.k12.ga.us
b. Put in subject line Dance Audition/last name
c. Body/contents of the email must include
i. Name
ii. Headshot
iii. Link to Audition Video
*Post the video unlisted to YouTube/do not send the link to others
Step 4: Wait for an invitation to the live tryouts on MARCH 21ST
Click HERE to register for Tryouts
Click above to fill out the mandatory Registration Form
