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    2012 COLLEGE DANCE TEAM WORKSHOP

    Open to ANY high school aged student who plans on auditioning for a college dance team! Students will have the opportunity to train with UIC's professional & award winning coaches, and former UIC Dancers. We will go through technique & combinations (hip hop, jazz & pom) just like an actual audition! Come learn about the college audition process, as well as hair, makeup& interview techniques from a Division I program. Be prepared for your college auditions and gain the insight on how a college dance team can prepare YOU for professional opportunities in dance!

    Sunday, April 29 * 9am-3pm * Cost: $20 * UIC Physical Education Building Dance Studio (901 w. Roosevelt Rd) *

    UIC AUDITION PREP WORKSHOPS--HIP HOP

    Thursday, April 26 * 7PM-9PM * Cost: $5 * UIC Physical Education Building Dance Studio (901 w. Roosevelt Rd) *

    UIC AUDITION PREP WORKSHOPS--JAZZ & TECHNIQUE

    Thursday, May 3 * 7PM-9PM * Cost: $5 * UIC Physical Education Building Dance Studio (901 w. Roosevelt Rd) *

    (AUDITION PREP WORKSHOPS SUGGESTED BUT NOT MANDATORY TO ATTEND AUDITION WEEKEND)

    UIC DANCE TEAM AUDITION WEEKEND

    1ST ROUND AUDITIONS-- SATURDAY, MAY 12TH * 9AM-3PM
    FINAL AUDITIONS-- SUNDAY, MAY 13TH *9AM

    * Cost: $20 * UIC Physical Education Building Dance Studio (901 w. Roosevelt Rd) *

    AUDITION ELIGIBILITY:

    Spring tryouts are open to individuals who have applied or have been accepted by UIC, Fall Semester 2012. All participants, including transfer students and current team members, must have a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average and have graduated from high school.

    TRYOUT PROCESS:

    The tryout will consist of learning both a hip hop and a jazz routine. In addition you will be asked to perform technical skills for the judges. This may be done individually or in the form of a progression. The last section is the Interview session. There may be cuts at any time during the audition. The final decisions are made by the coaching staff and a tryout selection committee.

    ATTIRE:

    Please wear your best! This includes full hair and stage makeup~!!
    Girls-Dance Portion
    Black Booty shorts
    Sheer nylons
    Sports Bra or Cropped top, any color
    NO tank tops or pants
    Boys-Dance Portion
    Black pants
    Black tank or fitted t-shirt

    INTERVIEW

    Please have a business casual outfit for the Interview portion of Sundays final audition!!!
    Bring appropriate shoes for both jazz and hip hop.

    SKILLS:

    You will be asked to execute the skills listed below for tryouts. If you haven't mastered all skills, do not be discouraged. We are not necessarily looking for perfection at this time, but we do want you to concentrate and perfect the skills that play to your strengths. In addition to the skills listed, you will be observed throughout the clinics on your attitude, ability to learn and make changes, enthusiasm, projection and overall performance. We will be looking for current and potential skills to become a collegiate dancer.

    TRYOUT MATERIAL AND REQUIREMENTS:

    • technique (this includes skills below, as well as correct placement)
    • solid double and triple pirouettes
    • fouettes (a la second)
    • flexibility (kicks/leg holds)
    • Leaps: straight leaps, center, calypsos, double attitude, turning discs
    • Hip Hop tricks -Kip Ups, Headsprings, Handstand freezes, headstands
    • Optional-- Show us your tumbling skills (aerials, handsprings, walkovers)
    • Interview
    • Jazz combination
    • Hip hop combination
    • Showmanship/presence/confidence
    • Ability to take constructive criticism/personality
    • Personal appearance (always look your best)
    • You may be asked to freestyle during a portion of the hip hop or jazz routine
    • Please have 30 seconds of a routine (any style ) to show off your BEST!

    THERE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE $20 REGISTRATION FEE. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RSVP, PLEASE CONTACT SPIRIT COORDINATOR LINDSEY LOCOCO AT: UICDANCE@GMAIL.COM OR 312-355-0450

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      All questions, concerns or requests can be directed to Spirit Coordinator Lindsey Lococo at Uicdance@gmail.com