2018-2019 Auditin Infrmatin Prspective Member: Thank yu fr yur interest in becming a member f the Texas Tech Pm Squad! We are a part f the Texas Tech Spirit Prgram, which cnsists f the CEd Cheerleading Squad, All-Girl Cheerleading Squad, Raider Red, and the Masked Rider. Our team serves as ambassadrs fr Texas Tech University and helps prmte spirit at several athletic events including Ftball, Men s and Wmen s Basketball, Vlleyball, Sccer, Baseball, etc. as well as ther events fr ur schl and cmmunity. We are lking fr cnfident, talented, humble, dedicated, and passinate dancers t be a part f the 2018-2019 Texas Tech Pm Squad. Squad members are respnsible fr representing Texas Tech in the classrm, n the curt/field, and n stage at the natinal level. Being a member f ur team cmes with several exciting pprtunities, but is als a majr cmmitment. Please review all f the materials thrughly. If yu fresee any cnflicts, these must be discussed prir t the n campus auditin date. The vide cmpnent is the first step in ur auditin prcess. All interested dancers are required t submit an auditin qualificatin vide t receive an invitatin t the n campus auditin. If yu received a vide bypass at any f ur intensives r clinics, yu d NOT have t cmplete a vide auditin. Mre infrmatin n this prcess is listed in this packet. This is a life-changing pprtunity and we are excited abut the pssibility f having yu in ur prgram. Please d nt hesitate t reach ut t us with any questins yu might have. Wreck Em! Cach Erin Harld-Alvarad POM SQUAD/DANCE TEAM ADJUNCT DANCE FACULTY TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO BE BETTER TODAY THAN YOU WERE YESTERDAY.
2018-2019 Texas Tech Pm Squad: Prgram Infrmatin Overview: As a member f the Texas Tech Pm Squad, it is yur respnsibility t be present at all practices, wrkuts, games, cmmunity appearances, and NDA Cllegiate Natinals. Cnflicts: The belw dates are mandatry. Shuld an n campus auditin invitatin be extended, any cnflicts fr the key dates listed belw must be discussed prir t the auditin via email. Auditins: 2 Day On-Campus Auditin (by invitatin nly) May 5-6 Summer: June Camp (in Lubbck): June15-17 July Practice (in Lubbck): July 22-August 1 NDA Camp (Las Vegas): August 2-4 August Wrk Week: 19-26 Fall Practice Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-9:00PM Sunday 5:00-8:00PM 2-3 Mandatry 6AM wrkuts during week Shrtened Thanksgiving Break Shrtened Winter Break Spring Practice Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-9:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM Sunday 4:00-8:00PM 2-3 Mandatry 6AM wrkuts during the week Mandatry Spring Break rehearsals in LBK
2018-2019 Auditin Schedule QUALIFYING VIDEOS: Nte: All incming freshmen, transfer students, and current Texas Tech students lking t auditin fr the team must first submit a qualifying vide. Members f the 2017-2018 Texas Tech Pm Squad & Vide Bypass Recipients d nt need t cmplete this step. FRIDAY, March 23 rd : Qualifying Vides Due & Applicatin Clses WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 TH : Qualifying Vide Results Sent Vide Requirements: Quad Piruette: Parallel passé & must be t the right. A la secnde Turns: Minimum 2 eight-cunt turn cmbinatin f yur chice & must be t the right. Leg Turn: Can be frnt, side, r back & n either side Center Leap: Yu may prep hwever yu'd like. This can be n either side. Calypss: Yu will need t prep with at least ne chaines turn befre this leap. This must be t the right. Te Tuch Switch Variatin: May chse any type f switch leap & can be perfrmed n either side. (Ex. Switch-Tilt, Switch-Reverse-Jete, Switch- Leap, Switch-Center, Etc.) Leg Extensin: Shuld shw ptimal flexibility. Can be perfrmed n either leg. (Ex. Penche, Tilt Extensin, Side Extensin, Back Extensin, etc.) Hip Hp Skill: Must shw strength, cntrl, and/r flexibility. Scred n executin & degree f difficulty. (i.e. headstand, kip up, headspring, rubber band, hpping handstand, etc.) Side Aerial: Can be n either side. Right, Left, Center Splits 60 secnd sl Any Genre Include with vide submissin: Auditin fee $50 (Cash r Check). Nn-Refundable. Make checks payable t TTU Pm. Online Applicatin Please submit yur qualifying vide and required dcuments t: Texas Tech Pm Squad c/: Erin Alvarad 2625 15 th Street Lubbck, TX 79409 AND/OR Email yur vide link t: erin.harld@ttu.edu LIVE AUDITION (ON CAMPUS): May 5-6
Live Auditin Requirements: Nte: On Campus Auditin is fr thse wh have been invited t tryut after cmpleting the qualifying vide prcess r were a member f the 2017-2018 Texas Tech Pm Squad r received a vide bypass at a clinic/intensive. Freshmen/Transfer Students - Accepted t TTU fr Fall 2018 Students may participate in Summer Gateway. Current TTU students: Enrlled full time (Undergraduate: 12 hurs, Graduate: 9 hurs) Cumulative & Current GPA f 2.0 r abve Current Health Insurance (a cpy f insurance card must be sent in with applicatin) Pay Applicatin Fee ($50 - nnrefundable) Paid at Dr fr Live Auditins fr vide bypass recipients & Current TTU Pm members. Vide Submissin qualifiers d NOT have t pay a secnd fee. Extensive Studi/Dance Training is a prerequisite. One Persnal Letter stating why yu want t be a part f the Texas Tech Pm Squad & what yu feel yu bring t ur team. Tw dance specific references fr evaluatin purpses. Online Applicatin Are nt allwed t participate in Fall Greek Recruitment. (Schedule Cnflicts). Live Auditin Attire Black Ht Shrts Slid Black Sprts Bra (small lgs are acceptable, n embellishments) N Embellishments n tp r bttms allwed Hair Dwn and Fixed (Bangs d NOT need t be pulled back) Full Perfrmance Make-Up (this includes a nice shade f Red Lipstick and lip liner) Jazz Shes (cannt dance bare ft, clr f she des nt matter) Nail Plish shuld be clear, French r American manicured N Jewelry allwed, except fr rhinestne earrings
Live Auditin Elements Individual Interview (Semi-Final Rund) Auditin Rutine (Semi-Final Rund) Spirit & Mtin Technique (Semi-Final Rund) Acrss the Flr & Center Flr Technique (Semi-Final Rund) Acrss the Flr Imprvisatin (Final Rund) Cnditining Evaluatin (Final Rund) Ptential Call Backs (Final Rund) Live Auditin Frmat Individual Interview (May 5 th, Mrning) Yu will be interviewed at varius lcatins in ur facility with the judging panel as well as ther prfessinals assciated with ur prgram. At this time we will be lking fr persnality traits cnducive t being a successful part f ur prgram. Attire: Business Prfessinal Texas Tech Fight Sng & Chant (May 5 th, Afternn) Each candidate will be scred n pm technique, perfrmance, and prjectin. (Learned prir t auditins) Center Cmbinatins (May 5 th, Afternn) Each candidate will be scred n technique, perfrmance, and memry. (Learned at auditins) Individual Technique (May 5 th, Afternn) Quad Piruette: Parallel passé & must be t the right. A la secnde Turns: Minimum 2 eight-cunt turn cmbinatin f yur chice & must be t the right. Leg Turn: Can be frnt, side, r back & n either side Center Leap: Yu may prep hwever yu'd like. This can be n either side. Calypss: Yu will need t prep with at least ne chaines turn befre this leap. This must be t the right. Te Tuch Switch Variatin: May chse any type f switch leap & can be perfrmed n either side. (Ex. Switch-Tilt, Switch-Reverse-Jete, Switch-Leap, Switch- Center, Etc.) Leg Extensin: Shuld shw ptimal flexibility. Can be perfrmed n either leg. (Ex. Penche, Tilt Extensin, Side Extensin, Back Extensin, etc.) Hip Hp Skill: Must shw strength, cntrl, and/r flexibility. Scred n executin & degree f difficulty. (i.e. headstand, kip up, headspring, rubber band, hpping handstand, etc.) Side Aerial: Can be n either side. If yu cannt d this skill, yu will be asked t d yur mst advanced cartwheel (example: butterfly). Right, Left, Center Splits Acrss the Flr Imprvisatin (May 6 th, Mrning)
This sectin will be dne with all candidates in the rm. We will play music and each candidate will need t g acrss the flr shwing any skills that they wuld like the judges t see. We ask that each candidate use at least 2 full eight-cunts, and n mre than 3 full-eight cunts. All technical skills shuld be cnnected with apprpriate dance mvement. Cnditining Evaluatin (May 6 th, Mrning) This sectin will be dne with all remaining finalists in the rm. We will give yu an upper bdy, lwer bdy, abdminal, and cardivascular circuit n the spt. At this time we will be lking fr mental tughness, physical fitness, will pwer, and preparatin. Ptential Callbacks (May 6 th, Mrning) This may cnsist f Fight Sng, Auditin Rutines, Technique, and Interview. 2018-2019 Texas Tech Pm Squad Annuncement (May 6 th, Early Afternn) Mandatry team meeting