Head Cheer Coach Barb White has released the dance tryout dates for 2012.

Winter Tryouts:

Monday, January 16Martin Luther King Day/Explore More Day!

8:00-8:30 a.m., Dance Tryouts, Stewart Field House
9:00-Noon: Explore More Day Activities

Spring Tryouts:

Saturday, March 31

8:00-9:30 a.m.: Dance Tryouts, Stewart Field House

Below is a description of our dance tryout process and what skills we are looking for, to help you prepare:

Southwestern Jinx Dance Tryouts

Candidateswill arrive at Stewart Field House and be met by members of our current Jinx Dance Team. After stretching with our Jinx Dance Team members, the team members will teach candidates a brief tryout dance, which will consist of various jazz dance steps, turns, kicks, and leaps. Once candidates are comfortable with the dance routine, they will perform it in small groups before a panel of judges. During the tryouts, candidates will be judged on the following criteria: dance technique, poise, timing, flexibility, preciseness/strength of movement, synchronization, musicality, energy, crowd appeal, and performance/showmanship.

If you are unable to attend a live tryout, DVD's of a dance performance may be sent. These may be DVD's of a solo or group dance performance. If performing in a group dance on the DVD, please send a note indicating which dancer you are. (Dance performances in which you were involved which have been posted on youtube.com may also be considered for a dance tryout--just send the youtube address of your performance, indicating which dancer you are.)