The Ohio State University Dance Team 2016-2017 Tryout Information Packet To Prospective Member: Thank you for your interest in becoming a dancer in The Ohio State University Spirit Program! The program consists of The Ohio State University Cheerleaders, Dance Team, and Brutus Buckeye. Serving as a fundamental part of Ohio State, the teams promote Buckeye Spirit at a multitude of athletic events including Football, Men s and Women s Basketball, Wrestling, Volleyball, Ice Hockey, etc. as well as other events throughout the school and community. We are looking for confident, talented, and passionate dancers to be a part of the 2016-2017 Ohio State University Dance Team. Members of the team are responsible for representing The Ohio State University in the classroom, on the court, and on stage at the national level. Being a member of the dance team comes with many exciting opportunities, but it is also a major commitment. Please be sure to thoroughly review all of the materials and the time commitment required. If you foresee any conflicts, these must be discussed prior to the on campus tryout date. For the 2016-2017 Season, we have added a video component to our audition process. All interested dancers are required to submit a tryout qualification video to receive an invitation to the on campus tryout date. More information on this process is listed in this packet. We are excited to get to know all of you and watch you dance. Please do not hesitate to reach out via email with any questions you may have regarding the tryout or the team in general. Go Bucks! Melissa McGhee Head Coach Ohio State Athletics-Dance Team Fawcett Center 5th floor 2400 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, OH 43210 mcghee.65@osu.edu OhioStateBuckeyes.com THE PEOPLE. THE TRADITION. THE EXCELLENCE 1
2016-2017 Ohio State University Dance Team: Program Information The Ohio State University Dance Team works to promote and uphold school spirit and Buckeye pride and represent the University on a national level. The team currently performs at all home football games, home men's basketball games, and select other athletic events. In addition, the team plays an integral role in the Ohio State Community by performing at pep rallies, parades, and other University-related events. OSUDT also competes annually on the national level at the UDA Collegiate National Championship in Orlando, FL, which is televised by ESPN. The team has historically competed in the Jazz and Pom Divisions. SUMMER: 4 day practice weekend in May / June (tentatively planned for May 26-29) July 23-August 3 Practices August 4-7: UDA College Camp (MANDATORY) August 14-August 22: Practices FALL: Practices 3x per week (PM Tuesday, PM Thursday, and AM or PM Sunday; select Wednesdays in place of Tuesday/Thursday) Lifting 2x per week (7:30 am Tuesday / Thursday) Home Football Games Home Men s Basketball Games + select Women s Basketball Games Nationals Practices: Winter Break o Note: Dancers are required to be in Columbus, OH over Winter Break Campus and community events SPRING: January: UDA Collegiate National Championship Practices 3x per week Lifting 2x per week Home Men s Basketball Games + select Women s Basketball Games o Note: Dancers will likely be required to be in Columbus, OH over Spring Break pending basketball schedule Potential participation in Team USA Dance which extends through April (dependent on selection process) ACADEMIC CLASSES: Members of The Ohio State University Dance Team receive priority scheduling and therefore are required to schedule around lifting and practices. EXPENSES: All team related expenses will be funded by the University and through organized fundraisers. Dancers are required to actively help coordinate and participate in team fundraisers. Individual dancers will fund optional apparel. 2
2016-2017 Ohio State University Dance Team: Tryout Schedule QUALIFYING VIDEOS: Note: All incoming freshmen, transfer students, and current Ohio State students looking to audition for the team must first submit a qualifying video. Members of the 2015-2016 OSUDT do not need to complete this step. FRIDAY April 1 st : Qualifying Videos Due (videos postmarked April 1 will be accepted) FRIDAY April 8 th : Qualifying Video Results Sent ON-CAMPUS AUDITION: Note: On Campus Audition is for those who have been invited to tryout after completing the qualifying video process or were a member of the 2015-2016 OSUDT. THURSDAY May 5 th Location: Sullivant Hall Studio 250 (1813 N High St) 6:00 PM Registration / 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Day 1 Sign in / participation clearance by OSU administration Warm-up Learn Jazz Combo + Fight Song Review adjudicated technical skills First Cut (if needed) Sign up for interviews FRIDAY May 6 th Location: Interview Location Fawcett Center Moroe Room (2400 Olentangy River Rd.) / Sullivant Hall Studio 250 (1813 N High St) 9:30 AM 1:30 PM Interviews / 2:00 4:00 PM Open Practice Interviews with alumni & coaching staff Open Practice SATURDAY May 7 th Location: St. John Arena 8:30 AM 3:30 PM Final Evaluations Sign in / Warm Up Final evaluations (technical skills, individual combo, jazz combo, and fight song) 2016-2017 OSUDT Announced and Short Meeting 3
2016-2017 Ohio State University Dance Team: Qualifying Video All incoming freshmen, transfer students, and current Ohio State students looking to audition for the team must first submit a qualifying video and required documents by April 1, 2016. All videos and applications will be reviewed and dancers will be notified by April 8, 2016 if they are selected to continue on in the process. Members of the 2015-2016 OSUDT do not need to complete this step. The video must be submitted on a DVD or uploaded and set as unlisted on a video-hosting site (i.e. YouTube). Videos will not be returned. Clearly label your DVD with: full name and email address. You must mail in your paperwork and registration fee regardless of how you submit your video. It is expected that dancers submitting a qualifying video are fully committed to attending The Ohio State University Main Campus for the 2016 Fall and Spring Semesters AND being on the dance team should they be selected. If you have any questions on the video requirements or are currently waitlisted for Main Campus, please email Melissa McGhee at mcghee.65@osu.edu. Video Requirements: Introduction (name, hometown, why you would like to be on The Ohio State University Dance Team, why you would be an ideal candidate, and what you hope to pursue academically) Pirouettes (triple or quad+ on right AND double or triple on left) Second Turns (at least two counts of eight, can be an advanced combination) Leaps / Jumps: Open center, calypso, any switch leap of choice, and toe touch Flexibility: standing tilt and any leg hold/turn (this can include a scorpion if applicable) Acrobatic Skills (optional): Front/Back Walkover, Aerial Cartwheel (right or left only) 1-1.5 minute jazz or contemporary routine or combo that demonstrates style and technical abilities Any other skills or elements that you would like to showcase Please wear a solid black leotard/tank top and black jazz pants/shorts Required Documents: $25 Registration Fee (checks made payable to The Ohio State Dance Team) Prospective Dancer Information Sheet (Page 6) Current Photo (headshots preferred, will not be returned, please write name on back) Please submit your qualifying video and required documents to: Ohio State Dance Team c/o Melissa McGhee, Fawcett Center, 5 th Floor 2400 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43210 4
AND/OR Email your video link to: mcghee.65@osu.edu 2016-2017 Ohio State University Dance Team: On Campus Audition All dancers attending the 2016-2017 Ohio State University Dance Team Tryouts are expected to complete the sessions as required in their entirety. It is also expected that dancers are fully committed to attending The Ohio State University Main Campus for the 2016 Fall and Spring Semesters AND being on the dance team should they be selected.. Please bring following items filled out and turned in to the coaches on the first day of tryouts to be eligible to participate: 1. Copy of letter of admittance to the University (incoming freshmen) OR Copy of advising report & Fall Semester 2016 Schedule (current students) 2. Signed and Completed Medical Release Form (Page 6) 3. Signed and Completed Athletic Participation Form (Physical) completely filled out (Page 7)! Note: Dancers must have a valid physical to be able to participate in the tryout APPEARANCE: Please be aware this is an important part of the selection process. You should be "game ready" at all times throughout the weekend. This includes hair pulled away from your face and make up. It is very important that you remember you are trying out for a very high profile position representing The Ohio State University and should dress accordingly. DO NOT wear anything during the selection that features another school or university and all tattoos should be covered. WHAT TO WEAR: On Thursday and Friday you may wear color of your choice, but your outfit should be form-fitting and allow the judges to see your lines. Dancers are not permitted to wear anything branded with Ohio State or OSU Dance. On Saturday you must wear a solid black leotard/tank top and black jazz pants/shorts. Interview attire is business casual. DESIRED TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: Pirouettes (quad+, coupe, combinations of pirouettes) Second Turns (at least two counts of eight / changing spots / pirouette elements within, combo to be taught at tryouts) Leaps: Tilt, Open center, switch tilt, switch arabesque, calypso, C-jump Jumps: toe touch, herky, hurdler, and chanie toe touch Flexibility: standing tilt, leg hold/turn, needle, scorpion Acrobatic Skills: Front/Back Walkover, Aerial Cartwheel Note: The above skills are desired, not required, elements. Exact skills that will be adjudicated will be announced on Thursday. INDIVIDUAL COMBINATION: Dancers are required to choreograph a 4-count of eight combination that emphasizes their strengths and highlights their skills/style. All dancers will perform their combination on the last day and music will be provided. The song choice will be a popular song of a consistent tempo. Judges will be evaluating the candidate on the difficulty and uniqueness of the skills included as 5
well as individual style demonstrated. 2016-2017 Prospective Dancer Information Sheet Name: Parent(s) Name: Permanent Address: City: State: Zip: Cell Phone: ( ) E-mail address (the one you always check): **THIS IS REQUIRED. ALL CONTACTS ARE MADE BY EMAIL. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSISTANTLY CHECK YOUR MESSAGES.** DOB: Age: Class Status for 2016-17: (check one) Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Major: Previous Colleges/Universities Attended: Anticipated Date of Graduation: College GPA (if applicable): High School Attended, City, State: GPA: SAT / ACT Score: Do you have part-time employment during the academic year? YES or NO If YES, how many hours per week: Please indicate preferred sizes below: Nike Tennis Shoes Bloch Jazz Shoes Body Wrappers Tights (S/M or L/XL) Spandex Shorts Jazz Pants Tank Top Warm up Jacket Warm up pant I have read the 2016-2017 Ohio State University Dance Team Tryout Information Packet and fully understand the commitment required should I be selected to be a member of the team. Signature of Prospective Dance Team Member 6
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Release of Claims TRY-OUT RELEASE OF CLAIMS I am currently a student at The Ohio State University. The Ohio State University's Department of Athletics has agreed to allow me to use the University's athletic facilities during my tryout with the team. I recognize that by practicing skills with the selected team, I risk sustaining personal injury. I recognize that The Ohio State University is not and cannot be aware of my existing or potential physical problems at this time. I further recognize that the University has advised me to have a physical examination before team workouts. I hereby represent that I am in physical condition, which allows me to participate in the tryouts for the above named team without any unreasonable risk of harm to others or myself. In consideration for being granted the right to use the University's athletic facilities, I, for myself, my executors, administrators, and assigns, do hereby release and forever discharge The Ohio State University and its Board of Trustees, its administrators, faculty members, employees, agents and students from all liability for losses, damages, injuries or costs, including but not limited to those described above, that may arise out of or that may in any way be related to such participation, whether caused by the negligence of The Ohio State University or otherwise. I understand that this Release means that, among other things, I am giving up my right to sue The Ohio State University for any such losses, damages, injury or costs that I may incur. I hereby attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this activity, that I assume any expenses I may incur in the event of an accident, illness or other incapacity, regardless of whether I have authorized such expenses. I further agree to acquire or maintain in force a policy or policies of health and accident insurance during the period of my participation in the team practices and workouts. Such insurance shall be through an insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in the State of Ohio. As a participant of this activity, I also hereby agree that I must comply with University rules and regulations. I represent and certify that my true age is 18 years or older or, if I am under 18 years old on this date, that my parent or legal guardian has signed the Agreement to Release and Indemnify the University form. I have read this entire Release. I fully understand it, and agree to be legally bound by it. Participants Signature Date Participant Print Name Dates of Try-Out (not to exceed three (3) days) Sport In case of emergency please contact: Emergency Contact (in USA) Relationship 7
Phone Number Student-Athlete Name: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Pre-Participation Physical Examination Sport (s): Height: Weight: Pulse: BP: / If elevated: / / SYSTEM NORMAL ABNORMAL FINDINGS Head Eyes Ears Nose Mouth Throat Neck Heart Lungs Abdomen GU Extremities Pulses Neuro Neck Shoulder Elbow Wrist Hand Back Hip Knee Ankle Foot Other: COMMENTS, RECOMMENDATIONS and PARTICIPATION STATUS NOT Cleared for Athletic Participation: Examining Physician Print Name: Examining Physician Signature: Date: CLEARED for Athletic Participation: CLEARED with Recommendations: Examining Physician Print Name: Examining Physician Signature: 8 Date:
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