CRIMSON GIRL DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS APRIL 22-23, 2011 (Crimson Girls Tryout Registration is Closed)
The Washington State University Crimson Girls dance team features one of the top dance teams in the Pacific Athletic Conference. The Cougars are looking for talented, energetic and articulate young women who are enthusiastic about dancing for some of the most dynamic athletic teams in the PAC-12 conference! The WSU Crimson Girls are an important aspect of game production and public relations for Washington State University. They serve as ambassadors for the University in a variety of ways including dancing at all home games, participating in University events and community appearances. The team has placed second in the Hip Hop Division at USA Nationals in Las Vegas three times and in 2009 placed eighth in the Hip Hop division at UDA Nationals in Orlando, Florida!
BENEFITS
Scholarships • Pac-10 Travel • Nike Apparel
Football and Basketball Tickets • Athletic Strength Training
National Competition Opportunities
Tryouts for the 2011-12 Crimson Girls will be April 22-23, 2011. If you have further questions, please contact Crimson Girls dance team coach Erika Boruff at 509-398-0314 or at eboruff@psd267.wednet.edu. Thank you for your interest! Go Cougs!
Open Practices ($10)
April 2, 12-2 p.m., Smith 115
April 14, 5-7 p.m., Smith 115
April 21, 5-7 p.m., Smith 115
Tryouts ($20)
April 22, 7-10 p.m., Hollingbery Fieldhouse, CC201
April 23, 10-6p.m., Hollingbery Fieldhouse, CC201
To sign-up for tryouts, click HERE
REQUIREMENTS
Ability to learn choreography quickly, as you will be learning a pom breakdown, a jazz routine, the fight song and a hip hop routine over the course of two days.
Strong dance technique, including the following:
•Double pirouette turning right on the left foot
•Triple pirouette
•Turns in second
•High kicks
•Hip Hop Stall and/or handstand
•Turn combination
* Dancers will be evaluated on performance (stage presence), pom motions, technical ability, hip hop style, appearance, interview, and fitness (endurance).
2011 Tryout Schedule (This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change)
Friday, April 22
7:00-7:05 Check in and stretch. Turn in: Tryout application and photo of yourself.
7:05-7:10 Brief informational meeting
7:10-7:30 Learn WSU Fight Song
7:30-7:35 Break
7:35-8:15 Learn jazz routine
8:15-8:30 Break/ Review routines
8:30-10:00 Auditions- Round 1
10:00 First Cuts announced- End of Day 1
Saturday, April 23
10:00-10:05 Check in and stretch.
10:05-10:10 Brief informational meeting
10:10-10:40 Learn pom breakdown
10:40-10:45 Break
10:45-11:00 Learn turn combination
11:00-11:15 Break/Review pom breakdown & turn combination
11:15-1:30 Auditions- Round 2
1:30-2:30 Learn hip hop routine
2:30-3:00 Break/ Review hip hop routine
3:00-6:00 Auditions & Interviews- Round 3
6:00 Announcement of 2011/2012 Crimson Girls Dance Team
WHAT TO WEAR AT TRYOUTS
You will be evaluated on appearance, so consider clothing that is appropriate and appealing. Absolutely no jewelry, gum chewing or logos for other colleges or universities is permitted. Please come "game ready" which means hair (down) and makeup to impress! The proper attire for tryouts is as follows: Sports bra top, dance pants, dance shoes or sneakers. (You will be performing pom, jazz and hip hop so please bring proper footwear for each style.)
WHAT PAPERWORK TO BRING TO TRYOUTS
Please make sure to register online and bring the following with you to tryouts: your tryout application page with a current picture attached, and documentation of a current physical examination from your doctor.
