Congratulations on trying out for the new SLAM Sirens Dance Team!

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1 Congratulations on trying out for the new SLAM Sirens Dance Team! This is your audition packet. It contains all of the important information that you need to know if you are chosen to become a member of the team. It is very important that you carefully read all aspects of the packet and turn in all completed and signed items by the deadline date given. If this packet is not completed and turned in by the deadline date, then you will not be permitted to try out! Here is what must be turned in on Monday, May 23 rd : 1. Audition application 2. Signed acknowledgment of the SLAM Sirens Dance Team Constitution. Preliminary Meetings Tuesday, May 10 th : Mandatory Parent/Dancer Meeting for all dancers interested in auditioning for the SLAM Sirens. If your parent/guardian does not attend the meeting, you will not be allowed to audition. 6:00 pm Room 607 Tuesday, May 17 th : Dancer Meeting, Mandatory 2:35 3:00 pm Room 607 Sirens Audition Week Monday, May 23 rd : 2:35-3:15 Registration (submit paperwork!) & Brief Audition Review Tuesday, May 24 th : 2:45-3:00 Warm up 3:00-3:15 Teach Battement Sequence 3:15-4:00 Learn Jazz Sequence 4:00-4:30 Wrap up & Closing remarks Wednesday, May 25 th : 2:45-3:00 Warm up 3:00-3:25 Across-the-Floor 3:25-3:45 Pirouettes 3:45-4:00 Review Battements Sequence 4:00-4:30 Review Jazz Sequence 4:30-4:50 Mock Auditions and Free practice 4:50-5:00 Closing remarks Audition Review Thursday, May 26 th : Dance Team Auditions 2:45-3:15 Warm up (on your own) and free practice time 3:15-4:15 - Auditions 3. Release Form 4. Waiver Form 5. Proof of physical & insurance *Parents are encouraged to wait in the cafeteria on Thursday during dance auditions to support their dancers* *All clinics and tryouts will be closed to the public and will be in the SLAM dance room* Results will be posted on the door of the dance room on Monday, May 30 th. If you make the team, you must meet Ms. Sapp in room 607 immediately after school for 15 minutes. MANDATORY TEAM PRACTICE ON TUESDAY, MAY 31 ST FROM 2:45-6PM AND MANDATORY PARENT/DANCER MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 31 ST AT 6:30PM IN ROOM 607 For those who have made the team Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of the SLAM Sirens Dance Team. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ms. Sapp at nsapp@slammiami.com. I wish you all the best luck and look forward to working with each of you! Titan Up!

2 SLAM Academy SLAM Sirens Dance Team Parent Letter Dear Parents/Guardians, Your son/daughter is interested in becoming a member of the SLAM Sirens Dance Team for the school year. If your son/daughter is chosen to be a dancer, there are specific responsibilities and obligations, which your son/daughter must assume in order to qualify and remain part of the team. After reading the attached constitution (available at and fully understanding the rules and regulations which govern this program, you and your child must sign and return the following: 1) application 2) acknowledgment of the constitution, 3) the release form, and 4) waiver form. Return the forms to Ms. Sapp on or before Monday, May 23 rd. Letters stating whether or not your student has been selected for the team will be handed out on Monday, May 30 th. There will be a mandatory informational meeting for parents/guardians on Tuesday, May 31 st from 6:00pm 7:00pm. Initial fees will be due at this meeting. The cost for a Sirens Dancer is $945 (with possible additional fees for out-of-town performances and competitions), which includes the following: 1. Gear. Warm-ups, shoes, practice/performance clothes, Camp and accessories. 2. Local Competition. The Sirens compete in at least one Regional and one State competition per year. 3. Orlando Competition. The Sirens compete in one National competition in Orlando each year. 4. Sponsorships. In previous years, several dancers were able to get assistance with their membership dues through various sponsorships of families and friends. 5. Payment schedule: $325 is due on May 31 st. Parents will have the option for pay with cash or check. It is important that the entire amount is paid in a timely manner so that I can order and receive items before the beginning of the school year. 6. Fundraising. Members will be expected to participate in ALL fundraisers, for which a dancer may use the funds to pay off the remaining $620 balance. Additional moneys that are raised from fundraisers will go towards competition and any other necessary fees that are associated with competition, so it is very important to fundraise as much as we can! We participate in WEEKLY bake sales. Being a member of the SLAM Sirens Dance Team has many rewards and is a valuable experience that students will remember for a lifetime. Additionally, your son/daughter will give pride and spirit to our school, students, and community through their participation! We are delighted to offer your son/daughter the opportunity to join one of the finest organizations at our school and we look forward to a successful and great year! Thank you for your cooperation! Nichole Sapp, Dance Coach

3 Audition Expectations & Procedures Auditions. They will be conducted by the SLAM Sirens Dance Coach Attire. Dancers must wear a black leotard, black shorts, nude dance tights, and black jazz shoes/bare feet. Dancers must have their hair in a perfect low bun, and may not wear jewelry of any kind. No gum. No food. Please bring a bottle of water, a positive attitude, and a big smile. Judging. Each participant is assigned a number before tryouts and will perform for the judges in small groups. The judges will be evaluating the number, not the name. Judges. The judging panel may be comprised of previous dance members, SLAM faculty, or dance professionals. Location. Auditions are held in the Dance Room and are closed to all spectators. Results. Decisions will be made by the coach, based on the individual dancer s strengths. Scoring. Candidates will be scored based on a score sheet of 50 points per judge. The score sheet is broken down into the following: Dance combination (Technique and Memory) Battement sequence (Technique and Memory) Pirouettes (Technique) Showmanship (Energy, Facial Expressions and Rhythm) Overall impression (Attitude, Attire and Teacher Recommendation)

4 SLAM Academy Middle/High School SLAM Sirens Dance Team Audition Application Name: Birth date: Street Address: Home Phone: Grade: Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Cell: Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Dancer Cell: Dancer Dance, cheer, and/or gymnastics experience: Please tell us why you would like to be an SLAM Sirens Dancer:

5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONSTITUTION Please read, sign, and date. Both Dancer and a Parent/Guardian need to read the Constitution; sign, and return this page to Ms. Sapp. (The constitution is available online at Must be turned in on or before Monday, May 23 rd (unless previously discussed with coach). If this page is not submitted you will NOT be allowed to audition! I have read and understand the terms set forth by the SLAM Sirens Dance Team Constitution. My parent/guardian has read and understands the terms set forth by the SLAM Sirens Dance Team Constitution. By the submitting the following signatures, my parent/guardian and I agree to adhere to the conditions set forth by the SLAM Sirens Dance Team Constitution I understand that my son/daughter will be evaluated by qualified judges and we agree to abide by the decision of the judges and advisor. Student Signature: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: *I understand that becoming a SLAM Sirens Dancer for the school year of that I am committed to the Dance Team and that the Dance Team takes priority over all other activities such as work, sports or other clubs.*

6 SLAM Sirens Dance Team Release Form Applicant Release I, (applicant name), have read all rules and regulations that govern the SLAM Sirens Dance Team. As a representative of my school, I understand and agree to abide by them if selected as a dancer for the school year. In addition, I grant SLAM Sirens Dance Team the right to take photographs of me and my property. Such photographs of me with or without my name may be used for any lawful purpose, including such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. Signature of applicant: Date: Parental Release I, the undersigned, have read and fully understand the rules and regulations, which will govern my son/daughter if he/she is chosen to represent SLAM Academy Middle/High School as a dancer. I further understand that this is a co-curricular activity and that regular attendance at all practices, games, special functions/events, and summer training camp is an expectation of each dancer. In addition, I grant SLAM Sirens Dance Team the right to take photographs of my child and their property. Such photographs of my child with or without their name may be used for any lawful purpose, including such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. I hereby give consent to my son/daughter,, to try out for Dance Team at SLAM Academy Middle/High School and recognize his/her responsibilities and requirements as a leader of his/her school. I understand that if chosen, my son/daughter will be required to fundraise and/or secure funding for all related and required uniforms, attire, supplies, and competition fees. I understand that if my child is removed or quits the team, the financial responsibility still must be met and that no refunds shall be issued. We give our permission for our child to receive medical attention in the event that we cannot be present or reached for any reason. Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: Date:

7 SLAM Academy Middle/High School Dance Team Waiver/Release Form As the parent or legal guardian of, Name of Son / Daughter I agree to the following terms for participation with the SLAM Sirens Dance Team Program: 1. I grant permission for my son/daughter to participate in the SLAM Sirens Dance Team auditions/practice sessions/camps/games/competitions. I realize that dance is an activity where physical illness or physical injury (minimal, serious, or catastrophic) can occur; therefore, any medical/accidental expenses or liability that possibly results from an illness or injury to my son/daughter during the SLAM Sirens Dance Team auditions/practice sessions/camps/games/competitions will be my responsibility. I further acknowledge and understand that my son/daughter is assuming the risk of such physical illness or injury by his/her participation, and I further release Miami-Dade County, SLAM Academy Middle/High School and its representatives from any claims for personal illness or injury that my son/daughter may sustain during participation in this activity. My son/daughter is properly covered for any accident by the following insurance: Insurance Provider / Policy Number 2. SLAM Academy Middle/High School, its officers, regents, employees, and agents assume no responsibility for supervision of students outside of auditions/practice sessions/camps/games/competitions. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are expected to pick up their students in a timely manner. The coach will provide practice times. Unless there is an emergency, parents will need to pick up their students within 10 minutes of being dismissed from auditions/practice sessions/camps/games/competitions. If there is failure to do so, the coach will contact campus police and the student will incur demerits. 3. I hereby authorize the dance coach, athletic trainer, or any other supervising adult to obtain medical treatment for my son/daughter for such an illness or injury during the activity. My son/daughter and I have read and understood the above SLAM Sirens Dance Team Waiver and Release Form. Dancer Signature / Date Parent/Guardian Signature / Date