Interested in being a member of the Erie Dance Team?
Interested in being a member of the Erie Dance Team?
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Prospective Team Meeting
At this meeting, we will discuss the tryout process,
financial and time commitments, and general team info. Each athlete interested in trying out should have at least one parent attend one of these meetings.
Saturday Mar 14th 10 am @ Erie High Tiger Den
Meeting will be recorded if you cannot make it!
Tryout Clinics
These are optional for dancers, we will be learning material for the tryouts that will only be taught here. If you cannot come to the clinics a video will be sent to learn the fight song after your application is submitted.
$60 for all 3 clinics or $25 each
Wednesday from 5-7 pm @ Erie High Small Gym
March 4
March 11
March 14
Tryouts
All three dates are mandatory to make the team. Tryouts will consist of two days of preparing technique and learning the routine and a final day in front of some judges. Dancers must know the fight song prior to tryouts.
$20 per athlete
March 25 and 26th 5-7 pm @ Erie High Small Gym
March 27th 5-9 pm @ Erie High Small Gym
Team Announcement March 28th @ 3 pm
Save the Dates
New team meeting & Uniform Fitting:
March 31st 4-8pm @ Erie High Tiger Den
Strength & Technique begins:
May 1st
Camp:
June 25th-28th
Fall Practice:
August 3rd
TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE THE TEAM:
• Keep your grades up – schoolwork comes first and is a good indicator of your work ethic.
• Practice good rapport with your teachers and peers. Dancers are role models in their communities.
• Introduce yourself to the coaches, this will help them get to know you.
• In the months leading up to tryouts, stretch and start training your technical skills. Work with private coaches or senior dancers for helpful critiques.
• When the score sheets become available, be sure to identify your strengths and weaknesses. This will help you practice and prepare for the big day.
• During the clinic: pay attention, have a positive attitude, dance full-out and ask questions.
• Remember the coaches and administrators are always watching. Behave appropriately and be courteous to other candidates.
• If the coach allows, record the routines on your cell phone so you can practice at home.
• Stretch after each clinic session and drink plenty of water to avoid sore muscles.
• Practice your tryout material full-out in front of your parents and friends to calm your nerves.
• On tryout day arrive early, eat a good meal, take a deep breath, relax and have fun!
• Keep in mind that being a member of the dance team may come with financial obligation. Seek out the details of what will be required so you can be prepared.
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