Next Audition: Monday September 13 and Wednesday September 15, 2010

When: 8-10pm.

Where: RSC 1.106. This is also where we practice throughout the semester

How Much: $15 (cash or check only)

What to wear: Wear a black top and bottoms and bring appropriate dance shoes for jazz and hip-hop

What to expect: Auditions are run and judged by the Director and Assistant Director. Current team members participate in the audition as if a regular practice and are available to answer questions and help with any material presented during the audition.

Schedule:
Registration will begin at 6:45pm and last until 7:45, no later.
Welcome and Warm Up: There will be 15 minutes before the audition to stretch and warm up on your own. We will lead a very brief warm up starting at 8.
Across the floor: Skills are listed below.
(Cuts might be made at this time)
During this round of tryouts, dancers are expected to pick up choreography quickly, start to blend with other dancers, and start to perform the routines with execution.
Learn a jazz combination,
Try out the jazz in small groups
Learn a Hip-Hop combination
Try out the hip-hop in small groups
**Callbacks may be necessary so please be prepared to perform the dances numerous times.

Then there will be a Questions and Answers Section about our team. Also, at this time there will individual interviews with the team.
We will post the results of the auditions on our website.

Qualifications:
Poise, posture, projection, rhythm, flexibility, determination and enthusiasm are important qualifications. Although we do not expect every dancer to be perfect at everything on the list, we do assess potential based of effort and ability in each area. Applicants will be judged on the following elements:
Kicks
Leg Extensions
Triple/Quad pirouette turns
Fouette turns/ Turns a la seconde
Toe Touches
R/L Second Position/Russian Leaps
Switch leaps
Turning Disc/Switch Centers
Tilt leaps/Switch Tilts
Calypso Leaps

Cuts will be made to those dancers not meeting minimum skill requirements.
Callbacks may be necessary and Be prepared to perform the dance numerous times.

Next Clinic: September 12th, 2010

When: 6-9pm

Where: RSC 1.104

How much: $15(cash or check only)

What: Clinic is a high-energy intensive day of dancing alongside Texas Dance. Various dancers attend our clinic including those who wish to try out for the team, as well as those who don't or are ineligible, like dancers still in high school for example. If you are thinking about trying out for the team we encourage you to come get comfortable dancing our style, see how auditions are structured, and get to know some of the team members. Clinic follows the same format as auditions (stretching, toning, across the floor, and center combinations). Clinic is not a part of the audition process and no judging will take place. We also definitely encourage those of you who do not plan on auditioning to come and dance with us to get a great workout and learn some of our fabulous choreography! Whether you haven't danced in 5 years or are a member of another dance group on campus, Clinic is always a fun day of dancing and getting to know your fellow dancers here at UT. We hope to see all of you come out!

Hello dancers!

Thanks for your interest in the UT Dance Team!

Below are answers to some frequently asked questions. We hope this information helps, don't hesitate to ask if there is anything else you need to know!

AUDITIONS AND AVAILABILITY Date: September 13 & 15, 2010
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: RSC 1.106
Cost: $15
Registration begins at 6:45 p.m. and will end at 7:45 p.m., please arrive on time!

Please note that this audition is for students who are currently enrolled at UT Austin or will be full time students for 2010-2011. Questions, comments, or concerns about eligibility should be directed to Caitlin James.

FAQ's... What do I wear?
Wear a black top and bottoms and bring appropriate dance shoes for jazz and hip-hop.

When do I find out if I made it?
A new member list will be posted on our website, www.utexasdance.com.

When are team practices?
We practice 3 times a week during Fall and Spring Semesters on Sundays 6-9, Mondays 8-10 and Wednesdays 8-10. Additional practices may be required and scheduled as determined by Directors.

How much does it cost to be on the team?
Dues are $50/month. However, at the beginning of each year, team tee shirts, bags, fleeces, etc. will be ordered which usually totals around $150 per dancer.

What style of dance do you do?
We mainly perform hip-hop during the fall semester for rallies, and jazz in the spring for NDA Collegiate Nationals. We also perform other styles for various events around campus throughout the year, especially during our annual Spring Show.

Where do you dance?
Pep rallies, Women's basketball half-times, spirit events on campus, talent shows, UT events off campus, Spring Show, and NDA Collegiate Nationals in Daytona, Florida.

Do you do anything besides dance?
We do some community service events and are looking to do more this semester. We also have social events for team bonding, including a winter formal and spring boat party.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions. We look forward to dancing with you!

Best, Caitlin James Director, UT Dance Team

Best of luck!
UT Dance Team