Dance Company Try-Out Packet For All Age Groups Amplified Performing Arts Dance Company Dance Season

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1 Dance Company Try-Out Packet For All Age Groups Amplified Performing Arts Dance Company Dance Season Thank you for your interest in the Amplified Performing Arts Center Dance Company. Before your child tries out for Dance Company this year, please read through this packet. There are several items that will be addressed. Amplified Performing Arts Dance Company will require all dancers to learn the tryout routine(s) regardless of whether your child wishes to dance one particular dance genre i.e. Hip Hop, etc. Our goal is to be a premier Performing Arts Company which teaches students to be well rounded in ALL genres of dance. This will be explained fully at the parent meeting. Dance Try out attire for all dancers: Hair in a ponytail or bun away from face (please make sure your hair is going to stay up. Please do not come with a loose ponytail you will have to continually put up or you will be given deductions!) Black hot shorts (no soffe shorts) & black sports bra (no tank tops) Black or tan jazz shoes Tights are not required No Jewelry (including but not limited to: earrings, necklaces, rings, belly rings, nose rings, toe rings, ankle bracelets, and bracelets) No fingernail polish Please come in complete dance attire or you will be given deductions. AUDITIONS FOR ALL AGES ARE JUNE 3rd BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M.

2 A parent or Legal Guardian must fill out the Waiver Form and pay the $50.00 try out fee prior to the start of clinic. Please make checks payable to APAC. This is a closed clinic and parents will not be admitted into the dance room. A parent or legal guardian will be allowed to video the dance routine the final 10 minutes of clinic. Please do not walk into clinic; a staff member will notify you as to when you are allowed to enter and video tape. On Wednesday June 3, everyone (all ages) should arrive at the studio at 6:15 p.m. The doors will close at 6:30 p.m. and stretches will begin. Try outs will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please be at the studio by 6:30 p.m. as the doors will close, and no one else will be admitted into tryouts. This is a closed tryout, and parents will not be allowed to view tryouts. June 3rd each participant will receive an of what team(s) they made. Please be advised that your child will be placed on a team that is challenging and allows for growth throughout the year. Remember, clinic and try outs are mandatory! Also, Amplified Performing Arts Center will require that the Registration Packet be complete and the $50 tryout fee turned in prior to the start of clinic. This includes the Automatic Debit Form for payment. Mini Technical Requirements: (Age 8 and Under) Right, Left. Middle split Right & left leap Double Axle Toe Touch Toe Touch Middle Split Leap in Second Single Pirouette Turn Right & Left Battement Right & Left Tilt Right & Left Heal Stretch Scorpion Bonus Points scored from 1-10 will be given for the following technical skills: Straight leg scorpion, tumbling skills (back-walkovers, back-handsprings, etc), pencil pirouette (leg grab turn), double pirouette turn, and turns in second The above technical elements will be taught at clinic and will be performed in front of judges the day of tryouts. A 4-6 eight count of several dances will be taught at clinic and will be performed in front of judges the day of tryout. Parents will be able to video the tryout routine the last 10 minutes of clinic each day.

3 Junior Technical Requirements: (Ages 9-11) Right, Left. Middle split Right & left leap Double Axle Toe Touch Toe Touch Middle Split Leap in Second Single and Double Pirouette Turn Right & Left Battement Right & Left Tilt Right & Left Heal Stretch Scorpion Leap in second Axle Turn 4 Turns in second Favorite switch leap Bonus Points scored from 1-10 will be given for the following technical skills: Straight leg scorpion, tumbling skills (back-walkovers, back-handsprings, etc), pencil pirouette (leg grab turn), triple pirouette turn, and 8 turns in second. The above technical elements will be taught at clinic and will be performed in front of judges the day of tryouts. A 4-6 eight count of several dances will be taught at clinic and will be performed in front of judges the day of tryouts. Parents will be able to video the tryout routine the last 10 minutes of clinic. Teen, and Senior Technical Requirements: (Ages 12 and Up) Right, Left, Middle Split Right & Left leap Right & Left leap in second Right and left Switch leap Right OR left Switch in second leap Single, Double, Triple, & Quad pirouette Single & Double Pirouette on left side Pirouette Combo (Will explain at try outs) Right & Left battement Right & Left Tilt Right & Left Heal Stretch Attitude Jump Chopper Attitude Turn 8 Turns in second on the right or left side into an inside then outside illusion Turn combination (Example: Corner turns into turns in second)

4 The above technical elements will be reviewed at clinic and will be performed in front of judges the day of try-outs. An 8-12 count of several dances will be taught at clinic and performed in front of judges the day of try-outs. Bonus points from 1 10 will be given for the following: Tumbling, More than 4 pirouette turns, Straight leg scorpion, self supporting extension, Double turns in second at corners, right or left double pencil pirouette turns The following are required for try-outs: 1. Completed Registration Packet and $50.00 Try-out Fee 2. A parent or legal guardian (not a family friend or another dance parent) at the parent meeting on Sunday, May 31st at 6 p.m. at the Amplified Performing Arts Dance Center 3. Proper Dance Attire for try-outs Dance Clinic and Auditions June 1 st and June 2 nd Mini s (ages 8 and under) 4:00-5:30 June 1 st and June 2 nd Juniors (ages 9-11) 5:00-6:30 June 1 st and June 2 nd Teen & Seniors (ages 12 and up) 6:30-8:00 pm Auditions All Ages June 3 rd 6:30 pm

5 Amplified Performing Arts Center 4591 Highway 20 E. Suite 105, Niceville, FL Emergency Contact Information: Child Name: Parent s Name: Parent s Primary Parent s Home Phone: Parent s Cell Phone: Mailing Address: Who may we contact if parent is not available: Name: Home Phone: Cell Phone:

6 Amplified Performing Arts Center 4591 Highway 20 E. Suite 105, Niceville, FL Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability Form Please Read Before Signing In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Amplified Performing Arts Center Dance Company and/or Amped Elite All Stars Cheer Teams, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges that: 1) The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, 2) I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the Releases or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, 3) I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest instructor/coach immediately; and, 4) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless Amplified Performing Arts Center, their board of directors, officers, managers, coaches, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct any event ( Releases ), with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the Releases or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. Date: Participant s Signature Date: Parent s Signature

7 Amplified Performing Arts Center 4591 Highway 20 E. Suite 105, Niceville, FL Medical Release Authorization The undersigned, parent(s) of, hereby grants a representative of Amplified Performing Arts Center or the Amped Elite All Star Cheer Team authority to take temporary care of. Child s Birth Date: Child s Social Security Number: This grant of temporary authority shall be effective from May 1, 2012 through July 31, The caretaker shall have the following powers: 1) The power to seek appropriate medical attention or treatment on behalf of the child as required by the circumstances, including but not limited to medical doctor and/or hospital visits. 2) The power to authorize and execute consent for any and all medical care and treatment, including major surgery, deemed necessary by a duly licensed physician selected by the aforementioned caretaker for the health and well being of the above listed child in an emergency situation. Dated Insurance Carrier Signed: Parent or Guardan Signature Policy Number Sworn to and subscribed before the undersigned authority by: on this day of,. Seal: Notary Public in and for the State of Florida