Lindbergh Flyerette Dance Team Tryout Information

Lindbergh Flyerette Dance Team Tryout Information Tryout Dates

Practice Clinics – February 15th and 22nd 3:00-4:30 Girls will learn skills for that will be auditioned on the first day of tryouts. Attendance February 22nd is mandatory to audition.

Skills Audition: February 28th 3:00-4:30

Second Round: March 1st-3rd 3:00-4:30

Tryout Location: Multi-Purpose Room

To all Lindbergh Flyerette Applicants:

Thank you for your interest in trying out for our team. Our activities begin with the Spirit Festival performance in May. In June we host the Lindbergh Flyerette Pom Pon Camp, which is one of our main fundraisers. The Varsity and JV teams attend UDA Camp in July. Team practices begin in August from 8-10 a.m. When school starts we will practice Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3-5 p.m. When we are getting ready for major performances, we will either increase the number of practices or lengthen them as needed. Your attendance at all practices is required in order to qualify to perform.

Varsity and Junior Varsity will perform at the Varsity football games on Friday evenings at 7:00. Varsity will also perform at Varsity Basketball games on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7:00 and Junior Varsity will perform at Junior Varsity Basketball games on Friday evenings at 5:30. There will also be additional performances throughout the year, including competitions and community events. Both Varsity and JV attend the National Dance Team Championships in Orlando, FL in early February.

As with any performing group, there are expenses each member must incur. In the past, the girls have spent at least $150.00 on uniforms and there is a $50.00 returnable uniform deposit required. The summer camp will cost approximately $225.00. Last year, girls who worked at our mini camp received half of their camp tuition paid for them. The camp experience gives the girls an opportunity to learn new routines and skills from experts as well as providing an opportunity for the girls to develop into a team with unity, spirit, and enthusiasm. The cost of the camp includes transportation and tuition. Please do not let these costs prevent you from trying out for the team. There are numerous fundraising opportunities available.

No video taping during the clinics or auditions is allowed. The actual tryout audition will be closed to the public. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the coaches listed below.

Sincerely,

Miranda Gelven – Varsity Coach Natalie Shoults – Varsity Coach 729-2400 ext. 1150 729-2400 ext. 1110 [email protected] [email protected]

Caroline Wise – JV Coach Rachel Reichley – JV Coach 729-2400 ext. 2602 729-2400 ext. 7215 [email protected] [email protected] TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS

The following must be completed in order to be eligible to audition for the Flyerette Dance Team.

***Please read the following items carefully and have them all taken care of prior to tryouts***

o The information sheet must be filled out and signed by your parents. This sheet is to be given to Natalie Shoults in room 110 or brought to the first day of tryouts. o The Parent Requirements needs to be signed by your parents and given to Natalie Shoults in room 110 or brought to the first day of tryouts. o All participants must have a physical dated after FEBRUARY 1st, 2010 and a parent permission card on file in the Athletic Office. When you turn both of these forms into the Athletic Office, you will be given a permission slip. This permission slip needs to be given to a coach on the first day of tryouts. The physical form and parent permission card are the last two forms in this packet. o Team Recommendation Forms need to be handed out to your teachers as soon as possible. These forms are to be returned by your teachers to Natalie Shoults in room 110.

TRYOUT INFORMATION

Tuesday, February 15 th and 22 nd : These days are for all girls who will be new to the Flyerette program (8th graders or high school). You will be taught various technical skills. You will have the opportunity to practice and ask questions from the senior leaders. Skills you will be taught: double/triple pirouette, turns in second, toe touch, helicopter, leaps (right, left and center), kicks and kick technique. Attendance on February 22nd is mandatory to audition.

Please wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable and appropriate to dance in. No jewelry or gum is permitted.

Monday, February 28 th – SKILLS AUDITION: This day is for both new and returning members. You will be evaluated on your technical skills only. You will perform your skills individually.

***Please wear green shorts and a plain white t-shirt. Jazz shoes or tennis shoes need to be worn***

Notification: After the skills audition, invitations will be offered to the new girls auditioning to the team to either attend the Junior Varsity or Varsity dance audition on Tuesday. An invitation must be received in order to attend the dance portion of the tryout on Tuesday. Invitations to both teams are based on the scores from the skills audition.

Recorded invitations will be posted on voicemail by 7pm Monday, February 28th and can be accessed by calling: 314.729.2400 ext. 1110 Tuesday, March 1 st and Wednesday March 3 rd : You will learn either the JV or Varsity tryout dance routine. You will have the opportunity to practice and ask questions from the senior leaders.

Thursday, March 4 th – FINAL AUDITION: You will be evaluated on your tryout dance routine. The judging panel consists of the coaches, seniors, teachers and professional judges. You will perform your routine in groups of 2-3.

***Please wear green shorts and a plain white t-shirt. Jazz shoes or tennis shoes need to be worn***

The 2011-2012 Flyerette Dance Team will be posted on voicemail by 3pm Friday, March 5th and can be accessed by calling: 314.729.2400 ext. 1110

Attendance is required to audition for the team. Please notify a coach in writing from a parent or guardian as to why a practice is missed.

Let’s celebrate the new 2011-2012 Flyerette Dance Team Pizza Party Celebration and Meeting

Tuesday, March 8th Location: Room 110 (Ms Shoults’ Room) Time: 2:45 Information Sheet

Name: ______Grade: ______Birthday: ______

Address: ______Zip Code

Phone : (____) ______Cell Phone: (_____) ______

Parent Email:

______

Student Email:

______

Parent(s) / Guardian(s) Name(s):

______

Dance Experience: (Feel free to use the back of this sheet if you need more room)

______

If I make the Flyerette Dance Team, I will honor my commitment for the entire year and follow all rules.

______Student Signature Date

My daughter has my permission to audition for the Lindbergh Flyerette Dance Team.

______Parent/Guardian Signature Date Parent Requirements

 Always show support for my child regardless of the circumstances they are under.

 Support my daughter’s team in a positive manner.

 Enjoy the performances. My daughter’s time as a high school student is a fleeting one. Make it a time to remember for her.

 Chain of Command:

When a situation occurs relating to my daughter that raises concern, I will take the following steps in the order listed below to resolve the situation:

1. Encourage my daughter to seek out her coach in a private meeting. 2. I will arrange a meeting with my daughter’s coach. 3. I will arrange a meeting with the head varsity coach if my daughter dances on the jv team. 4. I will arrange a meeting with the athletic director. 5. I will arrange a meeting with a member of the school administration.

 Make an effort to participate in some way with the Friends of the Flyerettes Booster Club.

______Parent/Guardian Name

______Parent/Guardian Signature Date Teacher:______

Subject: English/Language Art

FLYERETTE DANCE TEAM RECOMMENDATION FORM

is trying out for the Flyerette Dance Team. We want girls who are not only talented, but are good citizens that would represent our school with pride. Therefore, part of their score will include teacher evaluations.

Please give a copy of this form to each of your teachers for completion.

Teachers, please return this form to Natalie Shoults by Monday, February 21, 2011

This form will remain strictly confidential.

Thank you, Miranda Gelven, Natalie Shoults, Caroline Wise and Rachel Reichley

A total score of 20 or below is an indication that this girl would not be a good candidate for the Flyerette Dance Team. 5 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

Honesty 1 2 3 4 5

Dependability 1 2 3 4 5

Attendance 1 2 3 4 5

Punctuality 1 2 3 4 5

Attentiveness in Class 1 2 3 4 5

Attitude/Citizenship 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: Optional but will be appreciated if you have some information that might help us assess the qualities of the candidate.

Natalie Shoults Lindbergh High School 4900 South Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63126 314-729-2400 x 1110 Teacher:______

Subject: Math

Honesty 1 2 3 4 5

Subject: Science

Honesty 1 2 3 4 5

Subject: Social Studies

Honesty 1 2 3 4 5

Subject: Elective Teacher of your Choice

Honesty 1 2 3 4 5

Natalie Shoults Lindbergh High School 4900 South Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63126 314-729-2400 x 1110