Auditions 2022 - Team Expectations
We are posting our expectations of our team so those auditioning understand, quite simply, know what will be expected of them, so there is no surprises on the first day of practice.
These will all be a part of our finalized handbook which will be given to all successful candidates.
Attendance
Attend weekly practices and participate in scheduled technique classes
Attend competitions and events
Give 48 hours notice if missing any require events (practices, classes, competitions, events) unless sudden illness of tragedy occurs
Consequences may occur if multiple practices or classes are missed.
This is fairly self explanatory. But we do understand life can happen.
Personal Well Being
Keep flexibility, strength and fitness at optimal level throughout the year required to perform all movements full out multiple times
This goes along with our workout tracker. Two days a week is not enough. You are in charge of making sure you are the best possible dancer you can be at all times.
Additionally we are looking at providing a guided workout program to our dancers to help with this as we know that the gym can be intimidating especially if you’ve never gone! But it is important to your overall success as a dancer on our team.
Taking care of yourself to avoid illness, injury and mental distress
This is knowing yourself well enough to know what you need to do to take care of yourself so you can continue to perform at the calibre we demand. Eating healthy, drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, knowing what you need to do for self care to reset yourself and keep yourself from getting bogged down especially during midterm season!
Personal Accountability
Come prepared
Proper Time Management
No illegal Activity, cause for immediate removal from the team.
Maintain a clean social media.
Financial Commitment
We want to be upfront with this. Although we are a part of the university, we do not receive any funding from them. Majority of our budget comes from team fees. We provide fundraising options for dancers to participate in but we do advise dancers to start saving NOW to feel financially comfortable enough to participate.
In order to compete at the university level, it generally requires travelling, which is an added cost and in past years has been as far as Florida depending on the opportunities available.
Traits
Smart Dancers
being spatially aware, cleaning yourself, taking corrections, using proper technique; we’re not going to spoon-feed you, figure it out.
Must be open to trying new things and willing to take on a challenge
Something you’ve never done before? Great! And it’s hard? Even better! WORK FOR IT! That is the beauty of dance is there is always was to improve and challenge yourself.
Driven
We can not make you do anything. You have to be willing to work for whatever is put in front of you to conquer.
Accepting, Team Player and Inclusive
At the end of the day, you are a team. You have to function as a team. There is no room for egos. You have to do your part.
Clear Communication
Coaches are not meant to be scary people. Yes, we may yell. Yes, we may be hard on you. Yes, we may expect a lot out of you but at the end of the day we care about you as people too. If you have an issue, if something happens or you just need to talk to us, PLEASE DO! We can’t help if we don’t know.
DISCLAIMER
This is NOT intended to scare you! Most of the items are self explanatory or understandable. We just want to be upfront with you about what we expect of our team members from the beginning so you know what you are working toward!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!