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THE RAVENS DANCE TEAM
TRYOUT INFORMATION
Tryouts Hosted Every Spring & Fall
October 2023
At tryouts, we are looking for hardworking student-athletes with a passion for dance or learning something new! We look for students who are
Dedicated
Positive Attitude
Willingness to Learn
Good Performers
(dancing with big energy and a smile!)
Experience is NOT required but preferred!
WHAT TO EXPECT AT TRYOUTS
Our tryouts typically run similar to a practice and span over the course of 2 or 3 days to give new dancers the chance to practice at home and / or get help from a friend. It also shows coach your improvement. Here's how tryouts usually go:
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Get to know you game
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Warm up & Stretch
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Across the Floor Technique
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Battements (kicks), Chaîné Turns, Leaps, Pirouettes, etc...
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If you are new to dance- don't worry. We will teach you at the tryout!
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Learn a Short Piece of Choreography
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Cool Down
Remember- Coach Katelyn looks for potential!
Don't be afraid to make a mistake, just use your biggest energy while dancing, smile, and try your best. YOU CAN DO THIS!
WHAT TO EXPECT AT TRYOUTS
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What kind of dancing do we do?
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR TRYOUTS
Dance experience is NOT required, but knowing a few basic moves will help you feel a lot more comfortable and confident going into tryouts.
Use the videos below to begin practicing!
All Videos
All Videos
How to Dance: Basic Leap
How To Do A Pirouette For Beginners I @ti-and-me
How to Do Chaines Turns | Ballet Dance
WHAT TO EXPECT AT TRYOUTS
Our tryouts typically run similar to a practice and span over the course of 2 or 3 days to give new dancers the chance to practice at home and / or get help from a friend. It also shows coach your improvement. Here's how tryouts usually go:
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Get to know you game
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Warm up & Stretch
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Across the Floor Technique
-
Battements (kicks), Chaîné Turns, Leaps, Pirouettes, etc...
-
If you are new to dance- don't worry. We will teach you at the tryout!
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Learn a Short Piece of Choreography
-
Cool Down
Remember- Coach Katelyn looks for potential!
Don't be afraid to make a mistake, just use your biggest energy while dancing, smile, and try your best. YOU CAN DO THIS!
WHAT TO EXPECT AT TRYOUTS
Our tryouts typically run similar to a practice. Here's how tryouts usually go:
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Warm up & Stretch
-
Across the Floor Technique
-
Battements (kicks), Chaîné Turns, Leaps, Pirouettes, etc...
-
If you are new to dance- don't worry. We will teach you at the tryout!
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Learn a Short Piece of Choreography
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Run it in groups
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Q&A
Remember- Coach Chasity looks for potential!
Don't be afraid to make a mistake, just use your biggest energy while dancing, smile, and try your best. YOU CAN DO THIS!
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UP-TO-DATE PHYSICAL OR YELLOW / BLUE CARD
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As per ASD Guidelines, you cannot participate without this!
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Email it to coach ahead of time or bring a physical copy with you to tryouts.
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Water
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Wear comfortable athletic clothing
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Wear tennis shoes / sneakers
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Bring jazz shoes if you have them
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Or other dance shoes (ballet, foot undiez, half-shoes, etc.)
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WHAT TO BRING
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What kind of dancing do we do?
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Our main styles are pom, hip hop and jazz but we occasionally do lyrical and drill
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Do I need dance experience to join the team?
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No! We will teach you what you need to know :)
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Does the Dance Team compete?
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YES! Our competition team competes in 3 - 5 competitions each winter in 1 - 3 styles (depending on the season)
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What is the time commitment?
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We practice 2-3 days a week for 3 hours each practice. Expect anywhere from 0 - 3 performances a month.
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How much does it cost to be on the team?
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TBD
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