2024-25 SSHS Sailors Dance Team Tryouts

Please watch the recorded Callout Meeting video or read through the Information Packet before registering. LINK TO MEETING VIDEO. 

>>NEW THIS YEAR - Tryout will take place over TWO days. <<

TRYOUT DAY #1:

Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm @ SSHS Auditorium 

• Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to grab an audition number and begin warming up. 
• 5:30 pm — Tryouts begin
• 5:30 – 6:00 — Coaches will lead a warm-up/stretch                         
  • 6:00 - 6:45 — Technique across the floor and in the center (This portion of the tryout will be evaluated.)
  • 6:45 - 7:15 — Learn a short Gameday-style routine
  • 7:15 - 7:45 — Learn a short Hip Hop/Jazz Funk-style routine
  • 7:45 - 8:00  — Review both routines
  • 8:00 — Dancers are dismissed
  • Dancers are encouraged to go home and practice the material from Day 1. 

   TRYOUT DAY #2:  

Thursday, April 18, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm @ SSHS Auditorium 

• Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to begin warming up. 
• 5:30 pm — Tryouts resume
• 5:30 – 6:00 — Coaches will lead a warm-up/stretch                         
  • 6:00 - 7:30  — Dancers will be asked to come into the gym in small groups and perform the learned routines.
  • 7:00 - 8:00  — Dancers interested in the Pre-Professional program will be asked back to the auditorium and may be asked to perform their routines again and show off any extra skills. 

    Monday, April 22 – Team Announced  

Requirements:

Attire-

Form-fitting BLACK top and BLACK bottoms, hair pulled back off the face (ponytail, or bun). Jazz shoes (socks, if you don’t have jazz shoes) and clean sneakers.

Gameday Technique and Skill Requirements-

Ability to execute the following skills after being shown- 

■ Splits (right, left, and center)

■ Grand battements (right and left kicks)

■ Chainés across the floor

■ Jazz walks across the floor

■ Leaps across the floor

■ Single or double pirouette turns

■ Strong pom arm positions

Any other skills you’d like to share with us. (i.e. skills: acro skills, leg hold turns, advanced turn combinations).

Pick up quickly and perform dance routines 

Short pom/hip hop routine

A positive attitude and a smile! :)

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Tips:

● Treat the day like an audition.

● Practice required skills at home before attending tryout Day 2.

● Arrive early or on time and arrive prepared.

● Be confident and have fun!

Good Luck and Happy Dancing!