2019-2020 FOOTHILL VARSITY & JV DANCE TRYOUTS Wednesday March 20, 2019 6pm Parent meeting Mon & Wed March 25 & 27, 2019 3-6pm Learn Material Thursday March 28, 2019 3-5pm Tryouts Location: Foothill HS Dance Room 402 Athletic Packets are not required for tryouts. If selected, they will be required to be completed by May 23rd. Constitution and Financial Agreement will be handed out at the parent meeting. Teacher Recommendation forms are available at www.foothilldance.net
DANCE PROGRAM - OVERVIEW Thank you for showing your interest in trying out for the FHS Varsity and JV dance teams! This is an informational packet to help you get an inside look at what it takes to be involved in one of the most elite dance programs in the valley. Please read carefully and turn in all completed forms on the first day of tryouts. By signing these papers and if you should make the team, you are held responsible for everything stated in this packet. We look forward to seeing you at tryouts! If you have any questions regarding this packet please email Coach Carey foothilldancenv@gmail.com Dance Program Goals and Objectives - - To perform/execute sidelines, cheers, and dance routines with perfect athleticism at FHS athletic events/games. To keep the crowd s attention/focus on the field or floor where interscholastic activities are taking place, and for entertainment and competitive purposes. To raise the level of a fan support for athletics, to solicit support from FHS fans, and to project that support to the school and its teams. To serve as public relations ambassadors of the school, to uphold and reflect the ideas of the school, to appear at campus and community events to promote activities, athletics, and the school. Facilitate academic success through tutoring and study hall. In all matters and policies concerning dance at FHS, it is required for each squad member to execute good citizenship and sportsmanship while representing FHS. FHS representatives and team members will conduct themselves in a proper manner (no violence, alcohol, drugs, narcotics, etc.) and in accordance with NIAA and FHS rules and regulations.
DANCE PROGRAM - OVERVIEW Varsity Dance Team Description The Foothill Varsity Dance Team will be made up of 12-18 dancers. Female dancers must have exceptional ballet/jazz, pom and hiphop technique. Male dancers must have strong background in hiphop and/or Bboy skills. The Varsity team attends two mandatory summer camps in California at the end of June.The Varsity team will compete in Orlando, FL at the UDA National Dance Team Championship. Selection of competing members will be strictly and unarguably by discretion of the coaches; however, all members must attend. Alternates will be chosen strictly and unarguably by the coaching staff and will not be put in the competition dances. Their role is extremely important, especially in emergency situations; therefore, they must attend all practices, know routines flawlessly, and undergo the same conditioning and practice schedule as everyone else. Dancers must maintain no F s or U s throughout the year, have no discipline problems through the dean s office, and represent Foothill High School in a positive way throughout the entire year both in and out of dance. Attendance is mandatory at every class, after school practice, performance, fundraiser, or event. The Varsity Dance Team must be the dancer s first extracurricular activity priority.
DANCE PROGRAM - OVERVIEW JV Dance Team Description The Foothill JV Dance Team will be made up of 10-20 dancers. Female dancers must have experience in ballet/jazz, pom and hiphop technique. Male dancers must have some background in hiphop and/or Bboy skills. The Jv dance team is a building block that prepares dancers for the varsity dance team, and will uphold the same standards and expectations of the varsity team, however membership on the JV team does not guarantee a future spot on varsity. The JV dance will compete at local and some out of state competitions. Not all JV dancers are guaranteed a position in the competition routines and positions are at the discretion of the coaching staff. Dancers must maintain no F s or U s throughout the year, have no discipline problems through the dean s office, and represent Foothill High School in a positive way throughout the entire year both in and out of dance. Attendance is mandatory at every class, after school practice, performance, fundraiser, or event. The Jv Dance Team must be the dancer s first extracurricular activity priority. Don t Forget! Teacher Recommendation forms are due the first day of tryouts! Download them at www.foothilldance.net Constitution and Financial Agreement will be handed out at the parent meeting. Athletic packets are not required until after tryouts.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 2019-2020 Practice Schedules: 5th period JV dance 6th period Varsity dance August-January Mon, Wed, Thurs 1:30-2:30 Workouts/study hall 2:30-4:00pm Varsity February-March Mon, Wed What is required over summer? June 3rd- June 19th Varsity Practices June 20th-23rd Varsity UDA Camp June 26th-29th Varsity ProAction Camp July 22-August 11th Varsity and JV Practices What time do we have off during Thanksgiving and Winter Break? You will receive one off during Thanksgiving and one week off during winter break for the holidays. What if I don t have all the requirements? 1:30-2:30 Workouts/study hall 2:30-4:00pm JV You are still encouraged to tryout. It is a great experience and you will know what to expect for the following year. February-May Thursdays Does dance participate in CCSD Drug Testing? 1:30-3:00pm Skills *All practices are mandatory *Evening and weekend practices are added during competition season. *Practice schedule is subject to change Yes, questions regarding this can be referred to Foothill Administration
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONTINUED Are we allowed to work? Yes, as long as it does not conflict with our schedule. However, it is not advised for Varsity until after Nationals. What are the fees involved? All Payments made are NON REFUNDABLE. A breakdown of costs and payments will be provided at the parent meeting March 20th. What sports do we dance for? Varsity performs at Varsity Football and Varsity Men s Basketball, JV performs at JV Football and Varsity Women s Basketball Do we compete? Yes, Varsity competes at the UDA High School National Competition, UDA Cactus Cup, and UDA West Coast and various other local competitions. JV competes locally and at USA Nationals. *All are at the discretion of the coach. How many spots are on the team? 12-18 varsity, 10-20 JV, this includes alternates (at the discretion of the coach) Are team members allowed to go to Nevada State or another school? All team members must be enrolled at Foothill High School.
General Tryout Information Tryouts are closed to the general public. Tryout Routine will be taught on day one. Review, mile run, possible interviews, and possible first cuts will be on day two. Final tryout will be day three. Announcement of team will be after school on Friday and will be posted on www.foothilldance.net Any questions regarding tryout results will not be addressed until April 1st, please do not email or call before then. Academic Requirements Minimum GPA 2.0, no F s or U s on latest report card. Transcripts can be obtained from the registrar and must be turned in the first day of tryouts. Must be zoned for and enrolled full time at Foothill High School Constitution and Financial Agreement must be signed and turned in on the first day of tryouts. Teacher Evaluations must be completed and turned in to Coach Carey s mailbox at Foothill High School before tryouts. Students are not allowed to turn these in. Dance Requirements Strong background in acrobatics, hiphop, jazz and pom technique. Fitness test: 10 min mile or less Skills: Quad pirouette, Aerial, Toe Touch, Turns in 2nd, Headspring, Kip Up, Handstands Male dancers must have strong background in hiphop, acrobatics, Bboy skills.
General Tryout Information What to Wear to Tryouts What to Bring to Tryouts on DAY 1 Tryout Application Copy of Transcript Constitution Signature Page Time/Financial Agreement Signature Page Day 1 & 3: Black tank top, Black shorts (may wear black pants for hiphop portion only) Day 2: White tank top, Black shorts (may wear black pants for hiphop portion only) Everyday: Jazz shoes, or half sole shoes, hiphop athletic shoes, hair in high pony, full makeup on day 3. Post Tryout Uniform Fittings: April 1st, 2019 FHS Dance Room 402 2:00pm Varsity Mandatory Uniform Fitting 3:00pm JV Mandatory Uniform Fitting -Uniform payments will be due at this time. -Remember NO REFUNDS will be given if you choose to quit.