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[Pages:18]TRYOUT PACKET 2018-2019

Tryout Dates: Friday, April 6th | 3:30p-10:00p Saturday, April 7th | 8:30a-10:00p Sunday, April 8th | 9:00a-4:00p

Grand Canyon University | GCU Dance Team |480-243-5852 gcudanceteam@gcu.edu |

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Program Overview

Spirit Program Mission Description of Dance Team Benefits Requirements Time Commitment & Expectations

GCU Dance Team Tryouts

Check-List & Packet Submission information Description of Required Materials Tryout Dance & Skills Requirements Anticipated Tryout Schedule Required Tryout Attire GCU Campus Map Sample Interview Questions General Tryout Information & FAQ Athletic Training Forms Waiver and Release from Liability Tryout Acknowledgement & Acceptance

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

SPIRIT PROGRAM MISSION

The mission of the Grand Canyon University Dance Team is to support, promote, and represent Grand Canyon University through proper promotion of school spirit, pride, tradition, and student involvement.

DESCRIPTION OF DANCE TEAM

The GCU Dance Team is a highly visible and involved athletic team, present at many GCU Athletic competitions, campus events, and within the Phoenix community. The GCU Dance Team is under the supervision of GCU University Relations & Campus Events, and GCU dancers serve as representatives and ambassadors of Grand Canyon University. Dance team performances include a variety of Jazz, Hip Hop, and Pom choreography and skills, performed together as a whole team or as smaller squads contingent on the situation.

BENEFITS

? Scholarships available to all eligible team members ? Nike practice attire, shoes, warm-ups, and bag provided by GCU ? Custom-designed uniforms provided by GCU ? UDA College Dance Camp, travel, lodging and meals fully funded ? Opportunity to perform at NCAA Division I athletic events including all home GCU

Basketball and GCU Baseball games ? Use of GCU's athletic weight room and a customized training program, developed by our

own strength & conditioning coach ? Access to GCU's athletic training facilities and our own assigned trainer for any team-

related injuries, injury prevention, and post-activity treatments ? Our own Student Services Counselor that assists with scheduling classes, housing,

scholarships, etc. ? Possible opportunity to travel to Division I athletic tournaments and championship games ? Possible opportunity to compete Division I at College Dance Nationals and

Championships ? Opportunities for professional development and networking within University partnerships ? A solid support network that fosters personal purpose and growth from the challenge of a

dynamic Christian dedicated team

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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

? Must be accepted and enrolled in a traditional ground-based academic program at GCU prior to tryouts.

? Must have a current physical (within past 6 months) and carry medical insurance. ? Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Grand Canyon University, have and

maintain a 2.0 GPA to be eligible for scholarship, and maintain a C (75%) or above grade in all classes at all times in order to participate. ? Must attend summer practice, and complete summer workouts and technique. ? Must commit to an average of 20+ hours per week during the season for practice, workouts, games, events and various functions. ? Must audition for selection of the GCU Dance Team Nationals squad. ? Must demonstrate responsibility regarding health and wellness, nutrition, safety, and injury prevention ? utilizing our athletic trainer to maintain full health & functionality. ? Must abide by all rules and regulations set by NCAA Division I and the Western Athletic Conference as they pertain to collegiate dance teams. ? Must abide by all GCU athletic policies & guidelines including drug & tobacco policies, random drug testing, required GPA for eligibility, medical insurance coverage, and behavioral conduct standards as they pertain to the spirit program. ? Must be a mature adult, with a positive attitude where you are willing to learn, accept constructive criticism and be a team player. ? Must possess a strong dedication to academic excellence and show commitment to being a servant leader. ? Must show ultimate acceptance of the spirit program mission statement. ? Financial Obligations:

A $200 non-refundable Camp Fee will be due upon making the team April 8th. A $200 Team Fee will be due August 1, 2018. Dance team members are required to purchase certain personal items including dance shoes, undergarments, and cosmetics as listed in the Policy & Procedure handbook. Dancers selected to participate in Nationals competition may be required to purchase additional costuming attire.

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MANDATORY TIME COMMITMENTS & EXPECTATIONS

? Attend summer work-outs and technique classes OR follow set home workout/dance technique regime if you live outside the Phoenix area or when you travel outside the Phoenix area

? Attend Summer Practice June 26-28 at GCU ? By Selection Only: USA Camp Rehearsal ? July 27-28 (Camp is August 2-4) ? Move in to GCU Student Housing ? July 30 ? Attend GCU Dance Team Pre-camp ? July 31- August 6 ? Attend UDA Collegiate Dance Camp? August 7-11 ? Attend GCU Team Week ? August 13-19 ? Attend GCU Welcome Week activities - August 20-26 ? Attend all season practices and training August 27-April 25

In general, a commitment of 20+ hours per week can be expected with practices, training, and performances. Anticipated practice schedule includes strength/cardio training 3 times per week, dance rehearsal 3 times per week, and required study hall hours. Exact dates & time will be announced at tryouts. ? Missed practices, games or events are NOT permitted unless there is an emergency situation. Family vacation, work conflicts, etc. are not reasons for absence. ? Perform at home men's and women's basketball games, baseball games, other GCU athletic events, and select university & community events. ? Be available for all games that might be scheduled over Thanksgiving, Christmas & Spring Breaks. ? Participate in team fundraisers, team building activities, and community outreach ? Must be a responsible adult and treat dance team commitments like a job where you are accountable, timely and disciplined. Must possess excellent time management skills. ? Schedule priorities with academics first, then dance team...nothing in between. ? Have a mature & positive attitude. Be honest, respectful & dependable. ? Must exhibit appropriate personal conduct, on and off the performance floor. ? Must be willing to learn, accept instruction from coaches & captains, respect all decisions of coaches & captains and respect the integrity of the program.

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2018 DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS CHECKLIST

_____1. Complete the online GCU Dancers Application by March 24th at ; includes a $35 non-refundable fee, service charges may apply

_____2. Submit the Tryout Packet (Worth 25 Points of Tryout Score): ? Printed on white printer paper, single-sided ? Packet may be loose leaf or paper clipped together; no other binding ? Mail packet, postmarked by Saturday, March 24th to the address listed below ? Packets may be hand-delivered at Dance Team Prep Clinic on March 24th for dancers ATTENDING the Prep Clinic

PACKET MUST BE SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: _____Tryout Acknowledgement & Acceptance ? Page 19 _____Waiver and Release from Liability ? Page 18 _____8x10 Headshot photo ? requirements on Page 7 _____Dance R?sum? ? requirements on Page 7 _____2 Letters of Recommendation by coaches/dance instructors ? see Page 7 _____Copy of GCU Acceptance Letter ? requirements on Page 7 _____Club Sports Medicine Forms:

_____Potential Student Athlete Pre-Participation Form ? Page 15 _____Release Agreement ? Page 16 _____Completed Physical Examination Form ? Page 17 _____Copy of front & back of Primary Insurance Card ? requirements on Page 7

MAIL TO: Grand Canyon University ATTN: Jacque Genung-Koch, Head Dance Team Coach Cypress Hall, Room 108 3300 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85017

LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

PREPARE FOR THE DANCE TRYOUTS ON APRIL 6TH-8TH:

_____Arrange travel and accommodations if from out-of-town ? see page 13 _____Learn Audition Material - a link with choreography will be emailed to you by April 3rd _____Choreograph 4x8 and Solo - requirements on Page 8 _____Prepare dance skills, audition attire, interview responses ? see lists on Pages 8, 10, & 12 _____Prepare for Strength & Conditioning evaluations ? see list on Page 8 _____Recommended: Attend GCU Prep Clinics ? visit

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DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED TRYOUT MATERIALS

ONLINE APPLICATION Complete the online GCU Dancers tryout application found at NO LATER THAN March 24th ? includes a $35.00 NON-REFUNDABLE tryout fee (plus service fee).

HEADSHOT PHOTO Submit a COLOR 8x10 standard headshot photo. Please reference our team roster bio headshots as an example. Photos should be recent, and display your current hair color/length/style. Be sure you're your headshot LOOKS LIKE YOU as you will look at the audition. Photos will not be returned. Also keep in mind that your look at tryouts is what will be expected of you to maintain for the year. All changes are subject to approval.

DANCE R?SUM? Please submit a one-page, current dance resume highlighting your dance performance experience and dance training. R?sum? should be organized, professional, and clean.

TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Recommendations should be from a current coach or dance instructor. If this is not possible, a previous coach or instructor will be accepted. We will not accept letters from friends or family. Letters of recommendation must be SIGNED and SEALED, and should include ALL of the following: ? Role they had in your life and duration of your relationship with them ? Evaluation of your abilities, character, and contributions; examples of your strengths ? Summary that explains why they would recommend you for the GCU Dance Team ? Contact information for further reference

GCU ACCEPTANCE LETTER A copy of your GCU Acceptance Letter. If you have not received your acceptance letter, your enrollment counselor may email your status, and you may include this email with your tryout packet. If you are a current GCU student, please submit documentation of your present status.

CLUB SPORTS MEDICINE FORMS ? Student-Athlete Physical Examination - All candidates are required to have a current physical (completed within the past 6 months) in order to tryout. If you have a current physical, provide a copy. If you do not have a current physical, please use our form. This must be completed and signed by a physician. ? Medical Insurance Card - All candidates are required to carry current medical insurance coverage. Please submit a legible copy of both the front and back of the card. ? Pre-Participation Form and Release Agreement - Please read the information prior to signing. If you are not yet 18 years of age, please be sure that your parent/guardian also includes their signature.

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DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY & SKILLS FOR TRYOUTS

? A video of tryout choreography will be emailed to applicants who have submitted all required materials. This link will arrive by April 3rd to the email address indicated in the online application. Please have routines ready for performance at the tryout. The video will include a short jazz routine, hip hop routine, pom routine, and turn combination.

? Suggested technical skills to prepare for tryouts: Turns: quad pirouette, turns in second, right inside leg-hold turn Variety of leaps and jumps Inversions: aerial cartwheel, headsprings, kip up Flexibility & high range of mobility in leg extension and back.

Skills may be incorporated into choreography, or may be asked to see performed individually.

? School spirited rallying; entertaining freestyle ability

? Outstanding performance and engaging presence

? 4x8 Requirements: Prepare 4 eight-count combination that can be done to any upbeat dance song. Style and skills incorporated should give the judges a quick snapshot of who you are as a dancer and performer.

? Solo Choreography Requirements: o Prepare a 1 minute solo of Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, or Hip Hop style o Your music must be on an mp3 player/phone to plug into sound system o You may be asked to perform this choreography multiple times

? Strength & Conditioning: Activities may include the following or similar assessments

o Timed Plank

o One Minute Push-ups

o One Minute Squats

o Beep Test /Pacer Test

If you have any questions on the above technical skills or strength & conditioning assessments, please attend our Tryout Prep Clinics! We will review the scoring rubric for each of the skills, and demonstrate proper performance of the athletic assessments.

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