Tryout Info and Requirements
Tryouts for the 2013-3014 season will consist of a dual tryout format. One tryout will be held November 10, 2012, and the second tryout will be held April 27th 2013. The competition group will be established at these tryouts, but girls can add onto the group after the season begins if they meet the requirements.
November Tryout
When: November 10, 2012 from 6-9 PM
Where: Morrison Gymnasium on MVC campus.
What: There is a home football game this day at 1:30PM and our current Vikettes will be performing. Team applicants will receive 2 free tickets to the game. Post game there will be an optional campus tour and question/answer session with Coach Winterton. After which tryouts will begin at 6 PM. Refer to Tryout Checklist (in the “Prospective Dancers” tab) to view tryout outline and what you need to bring.
April Tryout
When: April 27th, 2013 from 1-4 PM.
Where: Morrison Gymnasium on MVC campus.
What: Refer to Tryout Checklist (in the “Prospective Dancers” tab) to view tryout outline and what you need to bring.
On the Missouri Valley College Dance Team we will have different requirements depending on your ability and choice. The team will include a set of competition dancers as well as the regular spirit squad members. The spirit squad members will perform at home game performances and participate in the annual Vikette Showcase. The competition dancers will also perform at these events, but in addition will compete for the Conference and National titles.
Competition Dancers
Triple Pirouette
2; 8 counts of al seconde turns
Grande Jete leap
Side leap
Left and/or Right Splits
Must be able to do three or more of the following:
Switch leap
Tilt jump
Spinning Disc
Turning Stag Leap
Side leap
Walkovers
Straddle splits
C jump
Spirit Squad Dancers
Single Pirouette
Basic Dance Steps (chaines, chasse…)
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