Mattoon Wavettes Varsity, J.V., and Performance Dance Team Tryouts

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1 Mattoon Wavettes Varsity, J.V., and Performance Dance Team Tryouts MHS North Gym Clinics: Tryouts: Monday April 9: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday April 10: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Wednesday April 11: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday April 12: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday April 14 starting at 12:30 p.m. WHAT TO EXPECT: You will learn a dance routine (approximately 1 minute) can incorporate pom, jazz, lyrical, and/or kick technique taught by the coaching staff. You will also choreograph your own dance to music chosen by the Wavettes coaching staff (approximately 1 minute). The following skills will be evaluated as well: flexibility, leaps, pirouettes, turn combos, jumps, and a combination move of choice. s will try-out in groups of two or three and will be evaluated by a panel of judges which does include the current coaches. There is no pre-set number for any of the teams. Teams will be chosen based on the break in scores and seniority. The coaches will have the final decision on each team. This decision is final. Dancers will receive a personal response at the call backs regarding the results of the tryouts. MUSIC: s will have the choice between 2/3 songs for their original dance. Music for all options and the taught routine can be obtained by (smithm@mattoon.k12.il.us) or by bringing a blank CD to Coach Smith on or after Monday, April 2 nd (this is during Spring Break). CLINIC ATTENDANCE: Clinic attendance is mandatory unless excused by the head coach. relay absences to a friend. Contact the head coach by phone or to let her know if you will be missing. This is your responsibility! Work is not an excuse so please schedule appropriately. If you must miss a day(s) of clinic, then it will be necessary for you to find someone to teach you the routines outside of the scheduled If you have a spring sports commitment, that should be your first priority. WHAT TO WEAR TO TRY-OUTS: Non-restrictive and non-revealing clothing that allows you to learn and dance comfortably. Tennis shoes or dance shoes are required. Hair must be pulled back and removed from the face. All jewelry must be removed. CALL BACKS: Each girl auditioning will receive a letter stating the results of their audition plus feedback from the judges on aspects that need improvement and that are done well. Each girl must be present at this call back to receive their letter. If for some reason she cannot be in attendance a parent may pick up this information for her. If no one attends to personally pick up the letter then it will be mailed to the address provided on the dancer s application. ELIGIBILITY: Tryouts are open to any student who will be attending Mattoon High School during the school year. Recommendations will be required from 3 academic teachers and 1 PE teacher or athletic coach. JUDGING CRITERIA: The following criteria will be considered during judging: 1. Appearance neatly and appropriately dressed, including hair and make-up 2. Projection eye contact, body language, and smile 3. Dance Ability and Rhythm able to complete steps, in control, on beat 4. Knowledge of Routine confidence and memory 5. Precision and Form sharp movements, full extensions, correct technique 6. Choreography original routine Judges will be looking for potential as well as mastery in your skills. Judging will be based on a 5 point scale. These skills will be outlined at the clinics. TRY-OUT FORMS: An application is included with this packet for tryouts. Please return this form at the first clinic. Also included are your teacher evaluation forms. It is your responsibility to submit the teacher evaluation forms to each of your teachers for their completion. Please pass them out so that the teacher has enough time to fill out and return it to the office by the deadline.

2 ABOUT THE TEAMS: We have 3 possible placements within our program. These positions are available to all prospective members. 1. Performance Team: this group of young ladies will perform at home football and basketball games. They make up our show team. 2. Junior Varsity: this group of young ladies will compete in the IDTA state level competition series and will be a part of the show team. 3. Varsity: this group of young ladies will compete in the IHSA and IDTA state level competitions in the appropriate division as allocated by the state and will be a part of the show team. All teams take our performances very seriously, and we practice seriously. Being a member of this team requires sacrifices, but the rewards are great! ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS: There will be open gyms scheduled throughout the summer as well as a summer dance camp conducted. The date of this is June Participation in summer open gyms, camp, and community service is non-mandatory, but highly encouraged. If a Wavette does not attend a majority of summer open gyms, they may go to camp but may not perform the exhibition routine at camp or any other time it is performed including competitions if the routine is used for IDTA/IHSA competitions. Exhibition team practices are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays that school is in session from end of school- 6:00 PM. Competitive team practices can be held every day from 4:00-6:30, or when the gym is available. These practices are also structured around basketball performances. You are expected to be in attendance and at each scheduled performance (even if your team is not dancing). FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS: Because the Wavettes are self-supporting, you should anticipate that there will be an initial expenditure of approximately $350 per person for new members. Many items from previous years and the middle school can be used for this season. There will also be a cost of approximately $324 for UDA camp. No girl will be turned away due to financial constraints. Please contact the coach if this is a concern. PARENT/TEAM MEETING: It is mandatory that all selected dancers attend this meeting. It is HIGHLY recommended that at least one parent/guardian attend this meeting. Tuesday April 24 th at 7:00 pm in the MHS café Being selected as a Wavette is an honor and a privilege that only a few girls experience. There are many who would like to be selected and who are willing to give the time and effort necessary. Responsibility to the squad and its members will be of the highest priority. I will be available during the week of the clinic for any questions you might have. If you decide to try out, please complete the attached forms and return the application at the first clinic. Good luck and thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the award winning Mattoon High School Wavette Dance Teams. For more information on the Wavette organization and for questions regarding tryouts please SmithM@mattoon.k12.il.us or call me at Sincerely, Malia Smith, Head Coach Mattoon Wavettes

3 MATTOON HIGH SCHOOL WAVETTES Personal Information Card Please complete, print carefully, and return to Mrs. Smith Name: Grade Entering: Address: Zip Code: Home Phone: Dancer s Cell: Mother s Name: Phone: Father s Name: Phone: address (student) address (parent) Birthday: Other Activities at MHS/MMS: Previous Dance Experience: Previous Performance Experience: What can you bring to the team that sets you apart from others? List the names of 4 teachers you have had during the current school year and the class they teach. (These are your evaluation teachers.) Teacher Class PE / Coach

4 Things you should know about tryouts 1. You will be placed in groups of two or three to tryout. This will be a random assignment. 2. You must have your hair up out of your face; a ponytail or bun would be preferable. 3. You must wear tennis shoes or appropriate dance shoes. 4. No props 5. Be on time; if you are late it will be frowned upon. If you miss your scheduled tryout time you will be taken off the list. 6. All jewelry must be removed 7. No gum 8. Wear form fitting dance attire. 9. wear: strappy tanks, t-shirts, sweats, rolled pants, pants too long, or hoodies 10. All candidates are eligible for performance or competition teams. No age requirements exist for either team.

5 Wavette Dance Team Tryouts Teacher Evaluation Rubric s Name: Teacher s Name: Teachers: Please circle the score that you think best reflects the candidate as a prospective member of the dance team. Positive Attitude 5 (90-100% of time) positive attitude ALL of the 4 (80-89%) positive attitude MOST of the 3 (70-79%) positive attitude SOME of the 2 (60-69%) shows a positive attitude. 1 (59% and below) NOT exhibit a positive attitude. 0 (is not appropriate for team) Attendance/ Tardies (do not include school activities or extended illness) Respect of Peers Accepts Constructive Criticism Works Well in groups and/or punctual ALL of the respect of ALL of ALL of the time when works well in groups ALL of the and/or punctual MOST of the respect of MOST of MOST of the time when works well in groups MOST of the punctual SOME of the respect of SOME of SOME of the time when works well in groups SOME of the is RARELY has the respect of her/his peers. accepts constructive criticism when works well in groups. is NOT NOT have the respect of her/his peers/ NOT accept constructive criticism when NOT work well in groups. As a representative of our school school ALL of the school MOST of the school SOME of the is RARELY a good representative of our school. is NOT a good representative of our school. Organizational shows good organizational skills ALL of the shows good MOST of the shows good SOME of the shows good. NOT shows good organizational. Communicates Work Ethic communicates well with teachers and peers ALL of the good work ethic ALL of the teachers and peers MOST of the good work ethic MOST of the communicates well with teachers and peers SOME of the good work ethic SOME of the teachers and peers. displays a good work ethic. NOT communicates well with teachers and peers. NOT display a good work ethic. Physical Fitness/ Appearance (This can include activities and appearance.) ALL of the MOST of the that is appropriate for the class/age group SOME of the shows a physical fitness level that is appropriate for. NOT show a physical fitness level that is appropriate for the class/age group. Concerns: Total = 50 points Please turn this form into your main office by Wed. March 28 th. MHS teachers: please put in Mrs. Smith s mailbox.

6 Wavette Dance Team Tryouts Teacher Evaluation Rubric s Name: Teacher s Name: Teachers: Please circle the score that you think best reflects the candidate as a prospective member of the dance team. Positive Attitude 5 (90-100% of time) positive attitude ALL of the 4 (80-89%) positive attitude MOST of the 3 (70-79%) positive attitude SOME of the 2 (60-69%) shows a positive attitude. 1 (59% and below) NOT exhibit a positive attitude. 0 (is not appropriate for team) Attendance/ Tardies (do not include school activities or extended illness) Respect of Peers Accepts Constructive Criticism Works Well in groups and/or punctual ALL of the respect of ALL of ALL of the time when works well in groups ALL of the and/or punctual MOST of the respect of MOST of MOST of the time when works well in groups MOST of the punctual SOME of the respect of SOME of SOME of the time when works well in groups SOME of the is RARELY has the respect of her/his peers. accepts constructive criticism when works well in groups. is NOT NOT have the respect of her/his peers/ NOT accept constructive criticism when NOT work well in groups. As a representative of our school school ALL of the school MOST of the school SOME of the is RARELY a good representative of our school. is NOT a good representative of our school. Organizational shows good organizational skills ALL of the shows good MOST of the shows good SOME of the shows good. NOT shows good organizational. Communicates Work Ethic communicates well with teachers and peers ALL of the good work ethic ALL of the teachers and peers MOST of the good work ethic MOST of the communicates well with teachers and peers SOME of the good work ethic SOME of the teachers and peers. displays a good work ethic. NOT communicates well with teachers and peers. NOT display a good work ethic. Physical Fitness/ Appearance (This can include activities and appearance.) ALL of the MOST of the that is appropriate for the class/age group SOME of the shows a physical fitness level that is appropriate for. NOT show a physical fitness level that is appropriate for the class/age group. Concerns: Total = 50 points Please turn this form into your main office by Wed. March 28 th. MHS teachers: please put in Mrs. Smith s mailbox.

7 Wavette Dance Team Tryouts Teacher Evaluation Rubric s Name: Teacher s Name: Teachers: Please circle the score that you think best reflects the candidate as a prospective member of the dance team. Positive Attitude 5 (90-100% of time) positive attitude ALL of the 4 (80-89%) positive attitude MOST of the 3 (70-79%) positive attitude SOME of the 2 (60-69%) shows a positive attitude. 1 (59% and below) NOT exhibit a positive attitude. 0 (is not appropriate for team) Attendance/ Tardies (do not include school activities or extended illness) Respect of Peers Accepts Constructive Criticism Works Well in groups and/or punctual ALL of the respect of ALL of ALL of the time when works well in groups ALL of the and/or punctual MOST of the respect of MOST of MOST of the time when works well in groups MOST of the punctual SOME of the respect of SOME of SOME of the time when works well in groups SOME of the is RARELY has the respect of her/his peers. accepts constructive criticism when works well in groups. is NOT NOT have the respect of her/his peers/ NOT accept constructive criticism when NOT work well in groups. As a representative of our school school ALL of the school MOST of the school SOME of the is RARELY a good representative of our school. is NOT a good representative of our school. Organizational shows good organizational skills ALL of the shows good MOST of the shows good SOME of the shows good. NOT shows good organizational. Communicates Work Ethic communicates well with teachers and peers ALL of the good work ethic ALL of the teachers and peers MOST of the good work ethic MOST of the communicates well with teachers and peers SOME of the good work ethic SOME of the teachers and peers. displays a good work ethic. NOT communicates well with teachers and peers. NOT display a good work ethic. Physical Fitness/ Appearance (This can include activities and appearance.) ALL of the MOST of the that is appropriate for the class/age group SOME of the shows a physical fitness level that is appropriate for. NOT show a physical fitness level that is appropriate for the class/age group. Concerns: Total = 50 points Please turn this form into your main office by Wed. March 28 th. MHS teachers: please put in Mrs. Smith s mailbox.

8 Wavette Dance Team Tryouts Teacher Evaluation Rubric s Name: Teacher s Name: Teachers: Please circle the score that you think best reflects the candidate as a prospective member of the dance team. Positive Attitude 5 (90-100% of time) positive attitude ALL of the 4 (80-89%) positive attitude MOST of the 3 (70-79%) positive attitude SOME of the 2 (60-69%) shows a positive attitude. 1 (59% and below) NOT exhibit a positive attitude. 0 (is not appropriate for team) Attendance/ Tardies (do not include school activities or extended illness) Respect of Peers Accepts Constructive Criticism Works Well in groups and/or punctual ALL of the respect of ALL of ALL of the time when works well in groups ALL of the and/or punctual MOST of the respect of MOST of MOST of the time when works well in groups MOST of the punctual SOME of the respect of SOME of SOME of the time when works well in groups SOME of the is RARELY has the respect of her/his peers. accepts constructive criticism when works well in groups. is NOT NOT have the respect of her/his peers/ NOT accept constructive criticism when NOT work well in groups. As a representative of our school school ALL of the school MOST of the school SOME of the is RARELY a good representative of our school. is NOT a good representative of our school. Organizational shows good organizational skills ALL of the shows good MOST of the shows good SOME of the shows good. NOT shows good organizational. Communicates Work Ethic communicates well with teachers and peers ALL of the good work ethic ALL of the teachers and peers MOST of the good work ethic MOST of the communicates well with teachers and peers SOME of the good work ethic SOME of the teachers and peers. displays a good work ethic. NOT communicates well with teachers and peers. NOT display a good work ethic. Physical Fitness/ Appearance (This can include activities and appearance.) ALL of the MOST of the that is appropriate for the class/age group SOME of the shows a physical fitness level that is appropriate for. NOT show a physical fitness level that is appropriate for the class/age group. Concerns: Total = 50 points Please turn this form into your main office by Wed. March 28 th. MHS teachers: please put in Mrs. Smith s mailbox.