Tryouts

2009-2010 Graceland Gadets Tryout Information

*  Please arrive on time and in appropriate dance attire. Hair must be pulled away from your face. Dancers may bring jazz shoes.

*   Tryouts consist of a one day dance clinic to learn and perfect the routine; the routine and required elements will be performed for the captains and coach at the end of the day.

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

*   You must pre-register for try outs by contacting Amanda Waske at amanda.waske@graceland.edu or 641.784.5494.

*   Interested dancers are encouraged to visit Graceland, attend a practice and talk with the captain (s) and coach

The tryouts are judged upon the following categories:

*   Performance of taught routine (will look at technique, attitude and overall performance)

*   Double Pirouette

*   Straight leap - Toe-touch

*   Any other option elements (example: fouettes, axels, knee-drops, etc.)

TRY-OUT SCHEDULE

FALL TRYOUTS COMING SOON!

Qualifications

Must be enrolled full-time (12 hours) at Graceland University for the entire year she will serve.

Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.00

Cannot be on disciplinary probation

Must have health and hospitalization insurance

Prior dance experience preferred

Tryouts are held in the spring for the upcoming fall semester.