Tryout Information

Tryout Clinics

Dancers interested in trying out for the 2012-2013 TTU Dance Team are strongly encouraged to attend the tryout clinics.  These clinics are designed to introduce you to the current team members and review skills that will be needed for tryouts.  Those attending will learn a short hiphop, jazz, or pom dance at each clinic.  The dates are:

February 18th 10am-12pm

March 21st 7pm- 9pm

April 14th 10am- 12pm

 

Tryout Packet

  1. Application (Download Tryout application) pdf_icon_sm
  2. Full body picture and head shot
  3. proof of acceptance to TTU – copy of acceptance letter, letter from advisor and student ID
  4. $20 processing fee please make checks to TTU Golden Girls Dance Team
  5. Please mail tryout packet to the following address:
    • TTU Fitness Center
      Golden Girls Dance Team
      ATTN: Robin Burroughs
      PO Box 5107
      Cookeville, TN 38505

All tryout packets need to be in by Monday April 9, 2012.

Requirements for the TTU Golden Girls Dance Team

  • Right/Left/Center splits
  • Heel Stretches
  • Pirouettes (turns)
  • Leap in 2nd position
  • Switch leap of choice
  • Toe Touch
  • C-jump
  • Front Leg Extensions
  • Pique Turns
  • Fouette Turns
  • Grand Jete Series (straight leaps)
  • Right / Left kicks

Dancers will learn two short dances one jazz and one hip hop.

For VIDEO TRYOUT INFORMATION please contact Robin.

Attire for tryouts: all dancers auditioning need to wear a sports bra (long or 1⁄2 & shorts (no baggy loose clothing).

Tentative Tryout Schedule

Saturday  April 21, 2012

Details and a tentative schedule for the day will be posted at a later time.

Apply Now