Northwood High School Dance Team

Northwood High School Dance Team

Tryout Application for 2018-2019

Welcome to the 2018/2019 Northwood High School Dance Team Tryouts. We are excited about our upcoming season! We hope this will be a fun and educational experience for each student. Our goal is to find those unique individuals to lead our school through Spirit and Team Recognition.

Tryouts will be held April 23rd- April 25thin the NHS auditorium. Each day of tryouts is mandatory. Each student is responsible for all the material taught during each day of tryouts. Tryouts will be 3:30pm to 5:30pm with Final Tryouts Wednesday, April 25th beginning at 3:30pm until completed. All tryout applications must be completed and returned no later than Friday, April 20th at 3:30pm. You cannot tryout without turning in your application.

Please wear appropriate clothing for tryouts: solid color shorts, solid color shirt (no underarm showing), and dance shoes or sneakers. Shorts must be in dress code. Any girl who is not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to participate in practice or tryouts. Hair that is long enough to be pulled into a ponytail must be pulled up, and NO jewelry should be worn. Please do not wear any clothing article that demonstrates that you were a dance team member last year or in previous years. No bare underarms or midriff. Sports bras recommended. Final Tryout on Wednesday – Black t-shirt, black shorts along with previous requirements. No one other than dancers will be allowed at the clinics, tryouts or practices. THIS INCLUDES FRIENDS AND PARENTS.

Any applicant who is missing ANY part of their packet will not be allowed to tryout. Please come prepared and make sure every component of your tryout application is completed by following the final checklist. The final day of tryouts will be held on Wednesday,April 25th. Dance Team members will be announced on Thursday, April 26th via email.

There is a mandatory meeting on Monday, May 8th at 6:00 pm in the NHS auditorium for all new and returning team members and their parents. This is the first meeting for the parents and the first meeting with the coaches as a new team. Your first payment will be approximately $300 for camp and should be made payable to the NHSBFAA. All orders for dance camp apparel and team uniforms will be placed with Chatham Dance Connection and a deposit will be due. Chatham Dance Connection takes cash or check payments ONLY. All dance attire must be paid in full by July 10th or you will not be allowed to dance! Dance Team is a costly activity. In addition to training camp, participants will also be required to purchase warm-ups, camp attire, shoes, earrings, ponytail holders and dance bags. Cost for the 2018- 2019 dance year will be approximately $700.00, which includes $300.00 for camp. We will continue to use some of the same apparel as last year; however, we will have some new items as needed. We also recommend families and students purchase Sports Passes through the NHS Athletic Department. Dance Team members are admitted free ONLY to games they are participating in.

Dancers set an example for others with their school spirit, leadership, and commitment to their studies. It is demanding both in time and talent and each student is expected to maintain the highest GPA he or she is capable of. All Dance Team members must maintain a minimum of an 80 or above in each class. Each organization searches for different qualities in their team members to represent their school as leaders. We will require our team to be role models, respectful of Administration, Teachers, Coaches, peers, parents and opposing teams. Everyone must be punctual to school, class and practice. A Demerit/ Merit System is in place to reward accomplishments and to administer performance guidelines. Any negative social media actions or bullying will not be tolerated. Violation of this rule will lead to automatic dismissal from the team.

Each student must have a current physical prior to Tryouts. A copy of the physical must accompany your tryout packet. If you do not have a current documented physical you will not be allowed to tryout. This is for the student and parents’ protection. Dancing is a highly specialized and demanding physical activity, each student’s safety, as well as the safety of others depends upon his/her good health and abilities.

If you have continuous medical conditions that cause you to miss more than 2 events or that doesn’t allow you to participate 100% in games and practice, you will be suspended from participating until you are physically able to do so. You will need a doctor’s note to return. If you return with a doctor’s note but you aren’t able to participate to your full potential, then you may be suspended permanently.

Students are required to attend all fundraising events to help support the program. The NHSBFAA is alive and well and encourages all parents to participate. All dancers are required to attend all fundraisers and Community activities. We will hold a junior dance camp fundraiser in the fall run by our dance team members.

Mandatory practice will begin Monday, Aug. 6th. Practice will be Monday – Wednesday, 4:00pm to 6:00pm until school begins. Mandatory Dance Camp will be July 16th-18that a cost of approximately $300 at N.C. State University (Edge Cheer & Dance Camp). Balance for camp is due at the parent meeting on May 8th. Practice during the school year will be on Mondays 3:30pm-5:30pm and Wednesdays 3:30pm-5:00pm. We will perform at home Varsity football games on Friday nights. We will not perform at away games. We will perform at halftime of the Varsity JM basketball game. We will also compete at the Scholastic Dance Competition in the fall. If other competition opportunities arise, we may add more dates to our competition schedule.

Attendance is MANDATORYat all Practices, Games, Play-off games, Dance Camp, School Events, Fundraisers and Community activities. Please do your best to schedule work schedules, doctor appointments, haircuts, and life in general around the Dance schedule. You cannot participate in another school sport or team during the dance season. Two unexcused absences during football season are allowed. This includes practices, games and camp. Your third absencewill result in benching, and/or possible removal from the team. If you are out sick, a doctor’s note is required unless you are absent from school for the day. Absence without a doctor’s note is unexcused (or at coach’s discretion). School sponsored activities may be excused but must be pre-approved by the Coach 1 week in advance. ALL ABSENCES REQUIRE AT LEAST A 72-HOUR NOTICE. Participation in any other teams or groups out of school will not be excused. A “No show” to practice will be unexcused no matter what the reason. Two “No Shows” results in immediate dismissal from the team. The Dance Team Handbook will be distributed to those selected for the team.

Turn in the Application with the student’s picture attached along with their last Report Card.

Applicants must obtain 3 Teacher referrals. Students in a PE/sport must have their coach complete an evaluation form.

Dancers with Outstanding Bills will not be allowed to try out for Dance Team. Payment must be prior to tryouts. If you are within 30 days of tryouts payment must be by cash or a money order.

Tryout Checklist

______Sports Medical Form______Application and Results Agreement

______Report Card ______3 Teacher Evaluations / Coach Evaluation

______Personal Skills Sheet______Attached photograph

Our selection process is subjective. Dance Team participants will be evaluated on a variety of talents.

This information packet is designed to provide the necessary information needed to participate in dance team tryouts. If you have any questions or need clarification on any item, please ask a coach via email at or .

Thank you for your interest in the Northwood Dance Team Program!

Ebony Grissett-Delgado Heather Algiere

Northwood High School Dance Team Personal Skills Sheet

NAME ______GRADE ______(2018-2019 school year)

Do you have any dance experience? Please Circle: Yes No

If Yes, How many years? ______What programs? ______

Please circle the dance skills that you are able to perform proficiently (meaning you are capable of doing the skill at a competition/performance BY YOURSELF). If you circle it, you will be asked to demonstrate the skill. If you make the team, you will be required to perform these skills at practices and games.

Double PirouetteTriple Pirouette Fouette TurnsA la Seconde TurnsCalypso Leap

Switch LeapsLeaps in Second IllusionsPique TurnsDouble Pique Turns

List any other advanced dance skills at which you are proficient.

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Please circle the gymnastic skills that you are able to perform proficiently (meaning you are capable of doing the skill on a competition/performance mat BY YOURSELF). If you circle it, you will be asked to demonstrate the skill. If you make the team, you will be required to perform this tumbling at practices and games.

Back Handspring Round-off Back Handspring Round-off Back Tuck Standing Back Tuck

Front Aerial Side Aerial Backbend Kickover Back Walkover

List any other advanced tumbling skills at which you are proficient.

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Besides dancing or athletic skills, what qualities or skills could you add to the Northwood High School Dance Team?

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Why do you want to participate in the NHS Dance Team Program? What qualities would you bring to our team?

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Northwood High School Dance Team Teacher Evaluation

Dance Team Candidate Name: ______

*Dance Team candidates must provide each teacher with an envelope.*

Evaluator Name and Class: ______

Teachers: It is the mission of the Dance Team program at Northwood High School to select dancers that exemplify the highest moral, academic, and athletic standards. We thank you for taking the time to provide an honest evaluation of this candidate. Please place this evaluation in a signed and sealed envelope and return to Heather Algiere at Northwood High School.

Rating Scale:

5 – Excellent, outstanding 2 – Fair, needs a lot of work, definitely lacking

4 – Very good, superior 1 – Poor, inadequate, totally unacceptable

3 – Average, good, could be better0 - Unattempted

0 1 2 3 4 5 Attendance (skips class, tardy, number of absences)

0 1 2 3 4 5 Capability of leadership

0 1 2 3 4 5 Dependable and responsible

0 1 2 3 4 5 Self-discipline and motivation

0 1 2 3 4 5 General attitude and disposition

0 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to accept constructive criticism

0 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to work well in groups and with a variety of students

0 1 2 3 4 5 Appearance (dress/hair appropriate, follows school dress code, etc.)

0 1 2 3 4 5 Good representative for NHS

______/ 45 possible points

Did this student ever need to be disciplined by you, and if so, what was the offense?

______

Any additional comments or concerns about this candidate?

If there is anything specific that you do not feel comfortable sharing in this form, you may direct those concerns to:

Ebony Grissett-Delgado at , or Heather Algiere at .

Signature: ______Date: ______

Northwood High School Dance Team Teacher Evaluation

Dance Team Candidate Name: ______

*Dance Team candidates must provide each teacher with an envelope.*

Evaluator Name and Class: ______

Rating Scale:

5 – Excellent, outstanding 2 – Fair, needs a lot of work, definitely lacking

4 – Very good, superior 1 – Poor, inadequate, totally unacceptable

3 – Average, good, could be better0 - Unattempted

0 1 2 3 4 5 Attendance (skips class, tardy, number of absences)

0 1 2 3 4 5 Capability of leadership

0 1 2 3 4 5 Dependable and responsible

0 1 2 3 4 5 Self-discipline and motivation

0 1 2 3 4 5 General attitude and disposition

0 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to accept constructive criticism

0 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to work well in groups and with a variety of students

0 1 2 3 4 5 Appearance (dress/hair appropriate, follows school dress code, etc.)

0 1 2 3 4 5 Good representative for NHS

______/ 45 possible points

Did this student ever need to be disciplined by you, and if so, what was the offense?

______

Any additional comments or concerns about this candidate?

If there is anything specific that you do not feel comfortable sharing in this form, you may direct those concerns to:

Ebony Grissett-Delgado at , or Heather Algiere at .

Signature: ______Date: ______

Northwood High School Dance Team Teacher Evaluation

Dance Team Candidate Name: ______

*Dance Team candidates must provide each teacher with an envelope.*

Evaluator Name and Class: ______

Rating Scale:

5 – Excellent, outstanding 2 – Fair, needs a lot of work, definitely lacking

4 – Very good, superior 1 – Poor, inadequate, totally unacceptable

3 – Average, good, could be better0 - Unattempted

0 1 2 3 4 5 Attendance (skips class, tardy, number of absences)

0 1 2 3 4 5 Capability of leadership

0 1 2 3 4 5 Dependable and responsible

0 1 2 3 4 5 Self-discipline and motivation

0 1 2 3 4 5 General attitude and disposition

0 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to accept constructive criticism

0 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to work well in groups and with a variety of students

0 1 2 3 4 5 Appearance (dress/hair appropriate, follows school dress code, etc.)

0 1 2 3 4 5 Good representative for NHS

______/ 45 possible points

Did this student ever need to be disciplined by you, and if so, what was the offense?

______

Any additional comments or concerns about this candidate?

If there is anything specific that you do not feel comfortable sharing in this form, you may direct those concerns to:

Ebony Grissett-Delgado at , or Heather Algiere at .

Signature: ______Date: ______

Northwood High School Dance Team Application and Results Agreement

Full Name: ______Grade Entering: _____ Date of Birth: ______

Address: ______City: ______Zip: ______

Phone Number: ______Home: ______Cell: ______

Email Address: ______

Mother’s Name:______

Mother’s Work Number: ______Mother’s Cell Number: ______

Mother’s Email Address: ______

Father’s Name:______

Father’s Work Number: ______Father’s Cell Number: ______

Father’s Email Address: ______

TRYOUT AGREEMENT

I/We have read the guidelines for the Northwood High School Dance Team tryouts and have discussed its implications with my/our student. I/We consent to having my/our student tryout for the Dance Team and to meet all tryout requirements. I understand that he/she must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the advisor, coach and principal of Northwood High School. I/We have reviewed our student’s academic performance and the required time commitment required for the Northwood High School Dance Team program. I/We believe that my/our student would be able to participate in the Dance Team, and still successfully achieve a satisfactory GPA. My/Our student has no health problems that would be aggravated or make him/her unable to participate in all Dance Team requirements and activities, including, but not limited to: dancing, tumbling, jumping, running and conditioning. I understand by the very nature of the activity, dancing and gymnastics carry a risk of physical injury. No matter how careful the participant and coach are, or what landing surface is used, the risk cannot be eliminated. The risk of injury includes minor injuries such as muscle pulls, dislocation, and broken bones. The risk also includes catastrophic injuries such as permanent paralysis or even death from landing or falls on the back, neck or head. I understand these risks and will not hold Northwood High School or any of its personnel responsible in the case of accident or injury at any time.

RESULTS AGREEMENT

I/We understand and accept the tryout process and its requirements for the NHS Dance Team. I/We have discussed the tryout process and its implications with my/our student and have prepared my/our student for any and all team placement decisions. I/We accept that all decisions of placement and acceptance on the NHS Dance Team are final. I/We accept that the Northwood Dance Team Coaches make all decisions of team size and individual team placement.

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Parent or Legal Guardian Signature Date Parent or Legal Guardian Signature Date

I am interested in being a Dance Team member at Northwood High School. I understand the risks stated above. If elected, I promise to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the advisor, coach and the principal of Northwood High School. I promise to cooperate and follow the instructions of the Dance Team coaches.

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Dancer Signature Date

Northwood High School Dance Team

Medical Treatment Authorization Liability Release

2018-2019

I, the undersigned parent or guardian, do hereby grant permission for my daughter/son, ______to participate in the activity of the Northwood High School Dance Team. In order that my daughter/son may receive the necessary medical treatment in the event she/he may sustain injury or illness during participation in this activity, I hereby authorize the Dance Team coach or other supervising adult to obtain medical treatment for my daughter/son for such injury or illness during the activity, and I hereby hold Northwood High School and its representatives harmless in the exercise of authority.

I understand that this activity involves risk to the participant. I further acknowledge and understand that due to the nature of this activity, there is a possibility that my daughter/son may sustain physical illness or injury (minimal, serious or catastrophic), in connection with her or his participation. I further acknowledge and understand that my daughter/son is assuming the risk of such physical illness or injury by her/ his participation, and I further release Northwood High School and its representatives from any claims for personal illness or injury that my daughter/son may sustain during participation in this activity.

I further understand that Northwood High school has established rules and regulations pertaining to conduct, behavior, and activities of all students and Dance Team participants, by which my daughter/son must abide during participation in this activity, and that my daughter/son and I will be responsible for her/his failure to abide by those rules and regulations.

My daughter/son and I have read and understood the above Medical Treatment Authorization and Liability Release.

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Signature of Parent or Guardian if Participant Under 18 Date

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Participant’s Signature Date