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2009-2010 FALL TRYOUTS

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Saturday, September 12th - Sunday, September 13th

 

                     TRYOUTS: Registration begins Saturday at 10:30am and the Tryout will begin at 11am

                                      Tryouts will be held in Peters Hall in the Martial Arts Room (Room 248)  

 

                    INTEREST MEETING: Please come for an informative meeting regarding the team and tryouts on

                                                      Wednesday, September 9th at 7:30pm in the Bonnie, Room 248

                  

 

 For more information email Shannon Woodfin (Rocker Coach) at swoodfin@radford.edu   

  1. YES, incoming freshmen are welcome to audition!!!!

REQUIREMENTS FOR MAKING THE TEAM:

  1. toe touch, from a standing prep
  2. right and left triple pirouette
  3. right and left switch leaps
  4. fouette turns
  5. turns in second
  6. axle turns
  7. Must perform a leap combination of your own, containing at least 3 leaps, no more than 5
  8. Must attend all sessions of the audition, fulfilling all the requirements
  9. Please bring a 5x7 picture of you so we can attach it to your paper work. 
  10. Current students must have an overall GPA of an 2.2.

 

    ROCKERS SEASON COMMITMENT:

  1. Must be able to attend NDA Collegiate summer dance camp at the end of August (TBA)
  2. Must be able and dedicated to attend NCA/NDA Nationals Championship early April
  3. Must be willing to make RU Rockers a priority after Academics
  4. All basketball games, parades, and other requests are mandatory
  5. Must participate in all Rocker fundraising activities to go to Nationals. Financial problems should not be a problem in determining your participation for Nationals.  You are told months in advance, its your responsibility to save throughout the year for any unexpected or leftover cost. 
  6. Rockers is a year round sport, it does not end after Basketball season
  7. By not committing to go to Nationals, future chances on the team will be jeopardized
  8. Your sweat and positive attitude will not go unnoticed, strive for excellence
  9. The team works out several days a week; running, weight lifting, and practices 3-4 days a week
  10. "Dancers are not great for their technique...they are great because of their passion." Rockers

            BONUS:

  1. right or left quad pirouette
  2. fouette turns
  3. double axles
  4. switch center
  5. calypsos
  6. turn holding leg

Auditioning Attire:

Dance shoes

Sports bra/Crop top

Tight fitting dance pants

*Best to bring a water bottle

Performance Makeup

Hair worn out of face

Showmanship/Facials

   **There is no weight requirement, but Rockers are expected to workout to look great in uniforms.

    If you have further questions please contact Shannon Woodfin at swoodfin@radford.edu