PJC Dance Team Fall Tryouts

PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS OF TRYOUTS!!
CONSENT FORMS MUST BE SIGNED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN FOR THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 18.

Consent forms can be downloaded online.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS:

1. Incoming freshman are required to submit a high school transcript.
2. Bring copy of insurance card.
3. Completed application form
4. Bring signed waiver form. Have legal guardian signature if under the age of 18.
5. A complete physical form from a medical doctor within 6 months of tryouts.
6. All who try-out must have at least a 2.0 GPA and will be a student at PJC in the Fall semester 2007.
7. Video entry for those who cannot attend try-out days is permitted. In order to qualify for this option, you must send the Dance Coach a letter or email prior to August 26th, to request a waiver in order to be excuseed from the September 5th and 6th tryout. The letter must detail what extraordinary circumstance you have. All videotape submissions must be accompanied with a completed tryout application. (For video requirements see skill requirments section) All video submission must be received no later that August 26, 2008. Send video entry (DVD format) to: Pensacola Junior College ATTN: La Rita Carter, Dance Coach 1000 College Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32504.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Pirouette
• Leaps and turns
• Showmanship
• Sharp motion technique
• Dance routine (Will be taught during tryouts) For video entries dance routine should be no more than a minute and a half in length
• Positive “team player” attitude willing to learn and try new skills and accept constructive criticism • Optimum flexibility/physical fitness/athletic level
• If you are unable to perform the skill during tryouts the judges will take your potential into account

WHAT TO WEAR:
• Wear white form fitting shirt, and black workout or dance pants.
• Jazz shoes, or dance sneaker.
• DO NOT WEAR BAGGY CLOTHING
• Hair pulled back and out of face
• Appearance is important you should look your best throughout the tryout process.
• No JEWELRY of any kind - this includes navel rings. Forms are attached below.

Dance Waiver (.pdf)
PJC Dance Application (.pdf)