Atherton Dance Team Tryout Packet 2015-2016
Dear prospective Dance Team member, I look forward to seeing you at the tryout. The tryout date is Tuesday May 5th, and Thursday May 7 th 2015 from 4-6:30 pm for all students who want to tryout. If there is a conflict, please notify the coach immediately. Final team selections will be made after the tryouts have concluded. During the tryout you will be taught a dance that contains aspects of Jazz, Pom, and Hip Hop. Your ability to execute jumps, leaps, turns, motions, and display flexibility while having a positive attitude, work ethic, and willingness to work with others will also be evaluated during the tryout. Dance/athletic shoes and appropriate clothing must be worn. No jewelry of any kind should be worn and hair should be pulled back. You may start signing up and turning in the required documents at 3:30 pm on the 5th. We will meet in the small gym. The completed Atherton Sports Physical Packet can be turned in to the athletic director before May 5 th for approval. No one will be allowed to take part in the tryout without all the necessary forms completed and the insurance fee paid. Emergency Contact Information - Bring to tryout Dance Information and Expectations - Bring to tryout Completed Atherton Sports Physical Packet (pages 1-12) - turn into A.D. or bring to tryout $5 insurance fee - Bring to tryout. If you make the team, an additional $15 (total of $20) will be required All of the attached guidelines and information should be read carefully before the tryouts. Please consider all of the time and financial commitments listed. I would like to wish you the best of luck and look forward to seeing you Tuesday. Sincerely, Megan Carbello Atherton High School Dance Team Coach mcarbello@gmail.com
Explanation of Scoring Dance Performance: (Tryout Day 1): Memorization/Recovery 1 2 3 4 5 Attitude 1 2 3 4 5 Precision 1 2 3 4 5 Work Ethic 1 2 3 4 5 Body Control 1 2 3 4 5 Cooperation 1 2 3 4 5 Showmanship 1 2 3 4 5 Performance x2= /50 Day 1 /15 TOTAL /65 SKILLS 1 2 3 4 5 Toe Touch Attempted, but no height, body is completely bent over and toes are not pointed Below average height, toes are not fully pointed and body is slightly bent over Average height, toes are somewhat pointed and body is closer to the sit position Above average height, toes are almost fully pointed and body is in the sit position Above average height, toes are fully pointed and body is completely in the sit position Leaps Attempted, but no height, incorrect form and feet are flexed Below average height, form and feet are flexed Average height, average form and feet are closer to pointed Above average height, body is in almost perfect form and toes are pointed Above average height, perfect form, back leg is completely straight and toes are pointed Turns Splits Attempted, but no spotting, no control, heavy use on arms to rotate, incorrect form, not on toes and poor landing Attempted, but no flexibility, must use both hands to balance and toes are not pointed Below average: Little or no spotting, little control, uses arms to rotate, incorrect form, not on toes for entire turn and below average landing Below average flexibility, uses one hand for balance and toes are not pointed Average: Spotting is questionable, some control, little use of arms to rotate, correct form, on toes for most of turn and average landing Average flexibility, uses hands for a brief moment for balance and toes are closer to pointed Above Average: Uses spotting, controlled turn, barely uses arms to rotate, correct form, on toes for entire turn and lands cleanly Above Average: Quite flexible, no use of hands for balance, toes are almost pointed Above Average: Full use of spotting, total control of turn, no use of arms to rotate, perfect form, on toes for entire turn and lands completely clean Above Average: Total flexibility, no use of hands for balance, toes are completely pointed Kicks Attempted, but incorrect sequence, no height, looked down, feet are flexed and back is bent Below Average: Incorrect sequence, little height, looked down most of the time, feet are mostly flexed and back is bent at times Average: correct sequence with only 2 or less errors, average height, looked straight ahead, feet are sometimes pointed and back is straight at times Above Average: correct sequence with 1 error, above average height, mostly looked up, feet are mostly pointed and back is straight Above Average: Correct sequence with no errors, excellent height, looked up, pointed toes and back is completely straight
Atherton Dance Team Emergency Contact Information Dancer: Grade: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Mother s Name: Mother s Cell Phone: Mother s Work Phone: Father s Name: Father s Cell Phone: Father s Work Phone: Emergency Contact Information (besides parents) Name: Relationship: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Allergies: Health Issues: Please bring with you on May 5th, 2015
Atherton High School Estimated Dance Team Costs Bloomers- $10-$11 Black Jazz Shoes- $40 Tan Jazz Shoes- $40 Body Tights- $23 Jazz pants- $29 White Tennis shoes- $30 Remaining insurance fee- $15 *The team may decide to purchase team t-shirts for special events which would be approximately $10-12 a piece. * The team will attend a studio technique class once a week, cost will be determined on the number of team members. *Fundraising activities are used to help with the cost of being on the dance team. More information will be given out after the team is selected.
Atherton Dance Team General Information and Expectations Please review the information below as it deals with general expectations that Dance Team members will follow if selected for the team. The Dance Team is scheduled to practice at least three days per week for two hours. Dates and times may change due to competitions and gym availability. Dancers are expected to attend all home varsity football and basketball games. Dates will be announced as schedules are released. Dancers are expected to attend all competitions that the team is involved in. Dates will be announced as competitions become available. Dancers will be expected to replace any lost or damaged uniforms/equipment that belongs to the team. Dancers will be responsible for purchasing personal items such as shoes, tights, bloomers, shorts, t-shirts, bows, etc (personal items they will keep). Dancers must meet all academic and conduct requirements for athletes. Dancers must provide their own transportation to practices and games unless otherwise instructed by the coach. Coaches are not responsible for transportation and parents should be on time to pick up dancers from practices and events. I have read and accept the expectations listed above and I give permission for my child to participate in the Atherton Dance Team clinic/tryouts. Name of student: Signature of parent: Date: As a potential member of the Atherton Dance Team, I have read and understand the guidelines and expectations listed above and accept them as general guidelines I will follow. Name of student: Signature of student: Date:
2014-2015 Atherton Sports Physical Package The attached package must be completed prior to conditioning or tryouts. The package should be completed, notarized (Page 6) and returned to the Athletic Director in number order. You can keep pages 4, 11, and 12. All pages must be completed and signed. Partially completed packages will not be accepted. Contact Steve Shartzer, Athletic Director (502 485-8202), with questions. Below are some helpful tips for completing: Pages 1 & 2 Physical. Must be on KHSAA form. All sections must be completed. Please make sure the doctor signs, dates and indicates his recommendations on participation in athletics (bottom of Page 2). Physicals are good for 12 months. Page 3 Jefferson County Public Schools Addendum to KHSAA Physical Form. Top two sections must be completed and initialed by parent. Bottom section must be signed by parent, student, and physician. Page 4 Part IV-Consent Information to Participate, Acknowledgment of Risk, Acknowledgment of Eligibility Rules, Liability Waiver and Consent and Release. Please read. Page 5 Part V-Student and Parent/Guardian Acknowledgment of Risk, Eligibility Rules, Liability Waiver and Consent and Release and Emergency Permission Form. Complete all sections. Student and parent must sign. Page 6 Jefferson County Public Schools-Parent Permission/Release-High School Athletics. All sections must be filled out, initialed and signed by student and parent. This form must be NOTARIZED. Page 7 Jefferson County Public Schools Sports Safety Video Form. Both the student and parent must watch the video and sign the form. Video can be viewed by going to http://jcps.jefferson.k12.ky.us/athletics/, clicking on High Schools and clicking on JCPS Health and Sports Safety Video. Page 8 Parent/Guardian Student-Athlete Concussion Statement 2.0. Please read fact sheets found on Pages 11 & 12. Parent and student must sign. Page 9 Atherton High School Transportation Release. Both the parent and student must sign. Page 10 Fund-Raising Permission Form. Parent must sign. Page 11 & 12 Sports Health Concussion Fact Sheets. Please read and sign Page 8. Reminder: All pages must be completed and signed. The package should be completed, notarized (Page 6) and returned to the Athletic Director in number order. Partially completed packages will not be accepted. No other forms can be substituted for any of the above.