2012-13 Penn State Lionettes Dance Tryouts
Physical Requirements
At tryouts, each dancer will be required to perform:
Leg hold
Double Toe-touch
Calypso Leap
Side Leap
Switch Leap
Double and triple turns
A la seconde turns
Skill of your choice
Pom/Kickline Routine
Funk Routine
Jazz Routine
What to Bring
Academic Transcript
If a high school senior or transfer student, Penn State Acceptance Letter to University Park Campus for summer or fall 2012
Appropriate dance attire and jazz shoes
2012-13 Pre-Tryout Clinic
Sunday, April 1 - White Building
1:30 p.m. - Registration (White Building Lobby)
2:00-3:30 p.m. - Dance Clinic
What it involves: Members of the Lionettes Dance Team will lead technique and teach a routine they performed within the past year. In addition, there will be a Q & A session to address questions participants might have about becoming part of the Dance Team. After the clinic, participants are invited to join us for our "Friends and Family" event at 4:00 in Rec Hall to watch the Lionettes perform their National Competition routine.
2012-13 Tryout Information
Friday, April 27 - White Building
5:00-6:00 p.m. - Registration (White Building Lobby)
6:00-6:30 p.m. - Informational Meeting (126 White Building)
6:30-8:30 p.m. - First Clinic
8:30-9:30 p.m. - First Round Eliminations
*Participants will learn three routines, review skills and be evaluated on their performance.
Saturday, April 28
12:30-1:00 p.m. - Registration and Warm-ups
1:00 p.m. - Second Round Eliminations
*Participants who are invited back to second round eliminations will be evaluated on routines and skills learned during Friday evening's clinic.
Sunday, April 29
1:00 p.m. - Personal Interviews
*Participants who are invited back to this round will be interviewed by a panel of judges. Professional dress is recommended.
