Danceteam auditions

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AUDITIONS:

2008-2009 University of St. Thomas Dance Team Auditions

Do you want to be involved at the University of St. Thomas? Are you looking to continue your dance career in college? Do you want to be part of a team? Are you a determined, hard working and loyal individual? If so, then the UST Dance Team wants you!

Auditions for the 2008-2009 UST Dance Team have been set for April 7^th through the 13^th. Please read the information below for details:

* Team members are required to re-audition every season.

* There is no pre-determined number of team members to be chosen each

year.

* Auditions will only take place in the Spring. There sill be no Fall

auditions because the team must prepare for camp and football games

before classes begin.

* Candidates who are unable to attend live auditions in April may submit a

videotape, however live auditions are preferred. (See “videotape”

information below)

* Incoming students must be accepted as full-time students for the Fall

semester at UST, or have an active application submitted to the

admissions department by the first date of auditions. All names are

screened through admissions, so failure to meet this requirement will

require the student to resign from auditions.

Schedule

Monday, April 7^th

(6:30 – 9:30 pm) Introductions, learn jazz routine and skills

Wednesday, April 9^th

(6:30 – 9:30 pm) Review jazz routine, 1^st round cuts, candidates asked to stay will learn hip hop routine

Friday, April 11^th

(6:30 – 9:30 pm) Review jazz and hip hop routines, sign-up for interview times

Saturday, April 12^th

(10 am – 3pm) Candidates will sign up for one 20 minute interview time with coach at an off-site location (TBA)

Sunday, April 13^th

(Noon - 5pm) Final auditions

All sessions will be held in the third floor gymnasium of O’Shaughnessy on the St. Paul campus. Building is located next to the football stadium at the corner of Summit and Cretin Avenues. Please arrive on time and in appropriate dance attire.

General Requirements

Candidates must bring the following to the first day of auditions:

1. Individual photo – a current head shot or full body shot. Can be dance related

or in street clothes.

2. Dance Resume – please list your dance history and accomplishments

Although it is not absolutely required to have all the skills mastered, it is important dancers have the knowledge and potential to execute them.

* Pirouettes – double/triple on both left and right sides

* A la seconde and fouette turns

* Battement pirouette (aka: needle turn, leg hold turn)

* Leaps – grand jete, calypso, second/open

* Jumps – toe touch, pitch, pike

With all skills, candidates will be evaluated on high level of overall flexibility, extension, control and body awareness. Along with individually performed skills, each candidate will be required to execute three (3) across the floor combinations learned at auditions.

Routines will be taught on day 1 (jazz) and day 2 (hip hop) of auditions. Each is approximately one minute in length. Candidates will perform in small and large groups, and will be evaluated on conformity to style, attention to detail, ability to quickly learn material, performance, execution, etc.

Auditions by Videotape

Incoming freshman and transfer students unable to attend live auditions may submit a videotape. Tapes are due into the office by Friday, March 28, 2008 (tapes postmarked on this date will be late). Late tapes will not be considered. Must be VHS or DVD format (no miniDV’s). Please clearly indicate name, hometown and age on tape/DVD.

Please include the following:

1. Short introduction stating your name and a brief description of why you want to be on the St. Thomas Dance Team and why you feel you would be a valuable addition.

2. Performance of skills listed above

3. One minute jazz routine (can be self choreographed or a portion of a past routine)

4. One minute hip hop routine (can be self choreographed or a portion of a past routine).

Also send a:

* Letter of recommendation from current coach, teacher or advisor

* Dance resume

* Current photo (headshot or full body)

Please send videotapes to:

University of St. Thomas

Department of Campus Life

Attn: Alysia Ulfers, UST Dance Team Auditions

2115 Summit Avenue Mail #4024