1 P a g e Lamar High School Rangerettes Audition packet Applications Due: April 2, 2018 at the start of the parent meeting RSVP @ https://goo.gl/forms/zojxwd031tovv9xu2
2 P a g e March 19, 2018 Dear Prospective Member and Parents, We are very excited that you have decided to audition for the Rangerettes Dance/Drill Team. You have chosen a very exciting and rewarding group to join. As directors, we find it important that you understand what would be expected of you if chosen as a member of this organization. Rangerettes are one of the busiest organizations on campus, and as such, your schedule would be very demanding. Your time commitment is great but rewarding. Rangerettes are disciplined, responsible, dedicated, respectable, and hard working. If selected your son/daughter must abide by strict rules and regulations presented in our handbook. Those presented in the handbook are constructed to uphold fairness and consistency in all aspects of the Rangerettes. If you have any questions about our organization, please feel free to contact us via email: twilli61@houstonisd.org or andy.ayala@houstonisd.org Sincerely, Mrs. Tara Williams Tara Williams, Director Mr. Andy Ayala Andy Ayala, Director
3 P a g e RANGERETTE AUDITION CHECKLIST March 19 April 2 Audition packets available online at www.lamarhs.com MANDATORY parent information meeting 6:30 pm in the cafeteria What to turn in: Application for membership Wallet Size Photo attached to application Copy of most recent report card Teacher Recommendations April 2 All necessary application information (listed above) due by the start of the parent meeting at 6:30 pm. (NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!) Upon your arrival to the meeting, you will turn in all documents when you sign in. There will be an administrator and student helper at the sign in table to collect all documents. April 3, 4, 5 Mandatory Try Out Clinic in gym 4:30-6:00 April 6 April 9 TRYOUTS - 4:30 in gym Rangerettes Meeting 4:30 in N105 (students only)
4 P a g e Lamar High School Rangerettes Drill/Dance Team Application APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 (PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION)-Points will be deducted for scratch outs) ATTACH RECENT WALLET-SIZE PHOTO Name Last first middle (For Current Lamar Students or HISD students)- Student I.D. # Circle Grade Level for 2018-19: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Address City: Zip Code: Parent/Guardian(s) Name(s) Parent/Guardian(S) Daytime phone Evening phone Emergency Contact: Name/Relationship Phone Number Number of years of previous dance training. Are you employed? # of hours per week? Would your job interfere with Rangerettes practices and/or performances? What other commitments do you have? My interests are: Why do you want to be a Rangerettes? What does it mean to be a Rangerettes?
5 P a g e APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL RANGERETTES DRILL TEAM I,, wish to apply for membership in the Rangerettes. I understand the time commitment, expenses, dedication, and discipline that it takes to be involved should I be selected as a member. I intend to devote the time needed to make the Rangerettes a success if I am chosen. I understand that my selection is contingent upon my ability to adhere to the district s grade point average requirement. I understand that the decision of the judges is final. Drill/Dance Team Candidate Signature Date My child,, has my permission to try-out for the Rangerettes Drill Team. I am aware that my child will be instructed in the physical activity of dance for the duration of the try-out process. I realize that all instructors, Mrs. Williams/Mr. Ayala, Lamar High School, and Houston Independent School District cannot be held liable for any injury sustained as a result of the physical activity instruction. I understand that my minor child will be participating under his/her own authority. Signature of Parent/Guardian Date
6 P a g e Dear Parents, The first year of dance team is the most expensive year for any parent to incur, but it does become less expensive in the following years. Your son/daughter will need to order most of the items on the accompanying order form, but WILL NOT RECEIVE THE ITEMS UNTIL PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE FOR THAT ITEM. Payment for items will be a ONE-TIME payment, in full, due May 18, 2018. If your dancer is selected to join next year s team, this information will be given out at the new team meeting. Please do not count out the opportunity for your son/daughter to be a part of an excellent organization with high standards and morals. In addition to ordering various items, your dancer will also attend a camp during the summer in July/August. The location and actual date will be announced at the team meeting. Please note that camp is mandatory for all Rangerettes. Camp gets the team ready for football season and pep rallies. Camp also provides an excellent bonding opportunity for the team members. If your son/daughter is chosen for the Rangerettes, she will need to attend a very important meeting on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. This meeting is extremely important, and attendance is absolutely mandatory. If your son/daughter is chosen for the team, s/he will need to see his/her counselor to be enrolled in the Rangerettes class which meets during 4 th period (Varsity) & 8 th period (JV). The Rangerettes have some morning practices at 7:30 am during football season and after school (weekly). All of these practices are mandatory. On the next page, you will see the estimated expenses, so that you are aware of the upfront costs. Payment on these items are due on the assigned due date. Remember that payment on these items are non-refundable. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Tara Williams, Director/Andy Ayala, Director 713-522-5960, ext. 405
7 P a g e Lamar Rangerettes Drill Team If you are ready to be a member of the award-winning Lamar Rangerettes, then come try out for your spot! WHO: The Rangerettes Drill Team is for students in grades 9-12 during the 2018-2019 school year, and are students at Lamar. You are not required to have a background in dance, but one is recommended. In order to try out, you will need: *a completed application with parent signatures and wallet size photo * a copy of your most recent report card * teacher recommendations *lots of energy, a big smile, and a love of dance WHERE: The Rangerettes Try Outs will be held in the school s gym. WHEN: The workshop is on April 3-5 4:30-6:00 in the gym. Try outs will be held on April 6 at 4:30 in the small gym. CANDIDATES MUST COME EVERY DAY, AND STAY THE ENTIRE TIME. IF A CANDIDATE MISSES A WORKSHOP DAY, S/HE BECOMES INELIGIBLE TO TRY OUT. CANDIDATES MUST ALSO BE PRESENT IN ALL CLASSES ON THE DAY OF TRY OUTS. ANY ABSENCES ON THAT DAY RESULTS IN INELIGIBILITY. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS April 2 April 2 MANDATORY parent information meeting 6:30 pm in the cafeteria All necessary application information due (NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!) April 3, 4, 5 Mandatory Try Out Clinic in gym 4:30-6:00 April 6 April 9 TRYOUTS - 4:30 in gym Rangerettes Team Meeting -4:30 in N106 April 12 Rookie practice for Spring Show 4:30-6:00 April 17, 19 Rookie practice for Spring Show 4:30-6:00 April 26 Rangerettes Spring Show Dress Rehearsal 4:00-7:00 April 27 May 18 Rangerettes Spring Show at 7:00 pm (Rookies perform) Payment due in full
8 P a g e TRY-OUTS The try out clinic will essentially be run by the senior Rangerettes and/or the Director. They will teach part of a dance routine that will be less than one minute long. It will all be taught on the first day. Also on the first day, you will learn kick technique and a short kick series. On the second day, you will learn basic technical skills. These include: double pirouette, calypso, leap, axel, right, left and center split. Also on the second day, you will review the dance and kick series and be told how auditions will run. On the third day, all things will be reviewed and a mock audition will be conducted so that you know exactly what to expect on the day of try outs. Try outs are closed. There will be a panel of judges, and each candidate will be evaluated by the judges. The candidates will wear a number for identification. The judges will mark in the categories of skill demonstration and routine evaluation. The judges will be looking for potential, projection, memory, overall technique, appearance, and precision. RESULTS As soon as the judges are done making their decisions and adding scores, each candidate will receive an envelope with his/her number on it. Inside the envelope will be a congratulatory letter or a letter stating that he/she unfortunately did not make the team. Candidates are asked to please not open their envelopes in the presence of others. The new members will have a MANDATORY meeting at 4:30 in the dance room on April 9. In this meeting, fitting dates, summer calendars, order forms, and payment information will be given out. Please do not miss this meeting. WHAT TO WEAR Candidates will need to wear black pants, a black tank top or leotard, and jazz shoes, dance sneakers or foot undeez. Please be sure your attire fully covers you. Please no bra straps showing. Hair needs to pulled back into a bun with all hair secure. Please pin and gel any fly-aways. No jewelry should be worn, except for small studs. Make up should be worn. You want your face to look bright and awake. Please no nail polish. Remember, this is an audition so make sure you look your best!!!!!!! Failure to follow these instructions will result in a deduction of points.
9 P a g e Rangerettes Drill Team Estimated Price Chart (ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO PRICE INCREASE) ITEM ESTIMATED PRICE Tights $20 Lyrical Shoes $20 Field Boots $70 Rhinestone Earrings $12 Field Bag $40 Field Leotard $45 Team T-shirt (16-17) $15 Contest T-shirt $15 2017 Spring Show T-shirt $15 Social Activity Dues $15 Line Camp $385 Camp Top #1(Gray) $30 Camp Top #2(Blue) $30 Camp Top #3 (black razor) $20 Camp Top #4 (Teal/Red) $30 Sweatshirt (optional) $25 Black Jazz Pants $36 Black Hip Hop Pants $30 Black Jazz Shorts $20 Game Day Warm Up $90 Booster Dues (year) $35 Additional Items *tentative Fall Fundraising $400 Spring Fundraising $150
10 P a g e Rangerettes Auditions Judging Criteria To be selected for Varsity, the candidate must receive 270 total points from 3 judges. Scores of 269 and below will be placed on JV. (essentially a 270 is a minimum score of 90 points per judge) Category Max Points Appearance 10 Skills: Kicks 5 Skills: Splits 5 Skills: 10 Axel/Calypso/Leaps Skills: Turns 5 Routine Projection/Confidence 15 Technique 15 Memory 15 Rhythm/Timing 10 Overall Impression 10 Total Score 100
11 P a g e Candidate s Name Teacher Recommendations All candidates must complete this Teacher Recommendation form by three separate teachers, and submit with your application. Teachers: Please Rank the candidate from 1-5, with 5 being the highest. Consistently low ratings will mark the candidate ineligible to audition for Lamar Rangerettes. Feel free to provide comments. Teacher#1: Subject: Dependability 1 2 3 4 5 Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 Attitude 1 2 3 4 5 Cooperation 1 2 3 4 5 Courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: Teacher#2: Subject: Dependability 1 2 3 4 5 Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 Attitude 1 2 3 4 5 Cooperation 1 2 3 4 5 Courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: Teacher#3: Subject: Dependability 1 2 3 4 5 Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 Attitude 1 2 3 4 5 Cooperation 1 2 3 4 5 Courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 Comments:
12 P a g e Name: Team Preference Sheet On this form you will indicate your team preference below. Complete this form and return with your application. Varsity Team Only JV Team Only No preference Those wishing to be a part of Varsity have an option to be considered for Elite Ensemble. During the tryout process, this group will be selected by the panel of judges. Elite Ensemble is a group within the varsity team and this group is considered to be the highest/advanced performing group of Rangerettes. Being on Ensemble will require extra practice time, performances and some additional expenses. Yes, I am interested in Elite Ensemble No, I am NOT interested in Elite Ensemble