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Attention: Mission Hills High School 2013-2014 Dance Team Tryouts
Auditions for All Teams
Friday, May 17, 2013—MHHS Dance Team application due to MHHS front office by 3:30 p.m.!*
Saturday, May 18, 2013—8 a.m. to 12 p.m.—Optional Tryout Clinics Preview Day (MHHS Pavilion)**
Monday, May 20, 2013—6:00 to 6:45 p.m.—Mandatory Parent Meeting (MHHS Library)
Tuesday through Thursday, May 21-23, 2013—3:30 to 5:30 p.m.—Tryout Clinics (Dance Room)
Friday, May 24, 2013—3:30-8:30 p.m.—Tryouts (Dance Room)
*Each candidate must complete and submit the MHHS Dance Team application to the front office by Friday, May 17, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. in order to be eligible to tryout —the earlier the better! **Must have signed ADA permission slip to attend this day of clinics! Permission slips are available on the MHHS Dance Team website.
Questions? Please contact MHHS Pageantry Director Christine LaPorte at [email protected] Attention: Mission Hills High School 2013-2014 Cheerleading Tryouts
Auditions for Varsity and Junior Varsity
Friday, May 17, 2013—MHHS Cheer application due to MHHS front office by 3:30 p.m.!*
Saturday, May 18, 2013—8 a.m. to 12 p.m.—Optional Tryout Clinics Preview Day (MHHS Pavilion)**
Monday, May 20, 2013—7:00 to 7:45 p.m.—Mandatory Parent Meeting (MHHS Library)
Tuesday through Thursday, May 21-23, 2013—5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—Tryout Clinics (MHHS Pavilion)
Friday, May 24, 2013—3:30-8:30 p.m.—Tryouts (Dance Room)
*Each candidate must complete and submit the MHHS Cheer application to the front office by Friday, May 17, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. in order to be eligible to tryout—the earlier the better! **Must have signed ADA permission slip to attend this day of clinics! Permission slips are available on the MHHS Cheer website.
Questions? Please contact MHHS Pageantry Director Christine LaPorte at [email protected] MHHS Dance Team Application Pg. 1 Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Remember: This is your first impression on the MHDT coaching staff!
Name: ______Current Grade (circle): 8 9 10 11
Current School: ______Current ID Number: ______
Student Cell Phone: ______Parent Cell Phone: ______
Student E-mail Address: ______
Parent E-mail Address: ______
Home Address: ______
Emergency Contact Name and Relation: ______Emergency Contact Phone Number: ______Insurance Provider, Policy Number, and Policy Holder’s Name (please attach to this application a copy of both sides of your insurance card or proof of school insurance from the finance office): ______
Please have one of your current teachers sign as a character reference: Signature: ______E-mail address: ______
Please attach a copy of your most recent progress report to this application. The minimum requirement is a 2.0. If you received lower than a C in Dance or PE, please do not tryout. Parent/Guardian Signature and Release of Liability1: ______
1 I agree that my child has my consent to participate in MHHS Dance Team Tryouts. I understand that my child’s participation in MHHS Dance Team Tryouts could include actions or tasks which might be hazardous to my child. By signing above, I assume any risk of harm or injury which might occur to my child due to their participation in MHHS Dance Team Tryouts. I release San Marcos Unified School District, Mission Hills High School, their employees and coaches for all liability, costs and damages which might arise from participation in MHHS Dance Team tryouts. I further provide my consent for SMUSD/MHHS to seek emergency treatment for my child if necessary. I agree to accept financial responsibility for the costs related to this emergency treatment. MHHS Cheer Application Pg. 1 Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Remember: This is your first impression on the MH Cheer coaching staff!
Name: ______Current Grade (circle): 8 9 10 11
Current School: ______Current ID Number: ______
Student Cell Phone: ______Parent Cell Phone: ______
Student E-mail Address: ______
Parent E-mail Address: ______
Home Address: ______
Emergency Contact Name and Relation: ______Emergency Contact Phone Number: ______Insurance Provider, Policy Number, and Policy Holder’s Name (please attach to this application a copy of both sides of your insurance card or proof of school insurance from the finance office): ______
Please have one of your current teachers sign as a character reference: Signature: ______E-mail address: ______
Please attach a copy of your most recent progress report to this application. The minimum requirement is a 2.0. If you received lower than a C in Dance or PE, please do not tryout.
Parent/Guardian Signature and Release of Liability2: ______
2 I agree that my child has my consent to participate in MHHS Cheer Tryouts. I understand that my child’s participation in MHHS Cheer Tryouts could include actions or tasks which might be hazardous to my child. By signing above, I assume any risk of harm or MHHS Dance Team Application Pg. 2
Which team are you qualified for? If we think you are not qualified for Varsity, Varsity or JV would you accept a spot on JV? Yes or No
How many years have you been dancing? ______
Where have you trained? ______
What is your specialty? (Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Freestyle, etc.) ______
Do you feel comfortable doing all styles of dance? ______
Why do you want to be a member of the MHHS Dance Team? ______injury which might occur to my child due to their participation in MHHS Cheer Tryouts. I release San Marcos Unified School District, Mission Hills High School, their employees and coaches for all liability, costs and damages which might arise from participation in MHHS Cheer tryouts. I further provide my consent for SMUSD/MHHS to seek emergency treatment for my child if necessary. I agree to accept financial responsibility for the costs related to this emergency treatment. ______
Do you have any questions or comments for the MHDT coaching staff? ______
Are you available this summer for practices/dance camp? ______
MHHS Cheer Application Pg. 2
Current 8th and 9th graders are eligible to try out for JV. Current 10th and 11th graders are eligible to try out for Varsity.
How many years have you been cheering? ______
What kind of cheerleader do you consider yourself? (Pop Warner, Competitive, High School, New to Cheer, etc.) ______Where have you cheered? ______
What are your strengths and abilities with regard to cheerleading? ______
If you have no prior cheer experience, please describe what qualities you have that would make you a valuable addition to the squad. ______
Please list any tumbling skills: ______
Do you participate/plan to participate in any other extra-curricular activities/sports that may interfere with your level of commitment to the cheer squad? If so, please list. ______
Are you available this summer for practices/cheer camp? ______
Why do you want to be a member of the MHHS Cheer Team? ______Mission Hills High School Dance Team Requirements MHDT Dance is a year round sport. Any varsity dance team members involved in any other MHHS sports need approval from MHDT coaching staff. MHDT needs to be your first priority. Your attendance is required at all games, pep rallies, classes and practices (this includes summer, winter and spring breaks). Being a member of this team means that you are representing MHHS. You must conduct yourself appropriately in and out of school. This includes all social networks, such as: Facebook, My Space, Twitter, Tumbler, Instagram, etc. Varsity Jazz Right and left splits Quad on the right Triple on the left Leg-hold turn on the right Turning disc Turns in second into a triple pirouette Style and stage presence Technical Training (pointed toes, straight knees, etc.) Willingness to try everything Varsity Hip Hop Ability to perfectly execute the following skills: top rock, floor rock, coffee grinder, baby freeze, knee spin, stall, handstand, headstand, kip, forward roll, backward roll, dive roll Execution of hip hop movements using rhythmic variations with correct technique Ability to physically express the rhythm, nuance and character of the music Ability to control the speed, direction and movement of the body throughout the routine Ability to connect with the audience during the performance, includes genuine expression, emotion, energy and entertainment value Advanced freestyle ability and confidence Immediate ability to pick up and execute choreography Willingness to try everything Junior Varsity Flexibility Rhythm Ability to pick up choreography in a timely manner Willingness to try everything