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Rage Dance Team Tryout Date Set

September 16, 2003 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Grand Rapids Rampage News Release


The Grand Rapids Rampage Dance Team - the Rage - will be holding tryouts for their 2004 team beginning on Sunday, October 5, 2003 at Champion Health and Fitness located at 515 East Division in Rockford. That day will be a workshop to learn a routine and the following Sunday will be the audition for the 2004 team. Both the tryout and the final audition are open to all media members.

The Rage Dance Team is a 12-member team that is an integral part of the team throughout the Arena Football season running from February through June. Apart from performing at all eight home games at the Van Andel Arena, the Rage Dance Team also plays key roles in promotional and charitable functions throughout the Grand Rapids community.

Check in starts at 9:00 am and the workshop promptly begins at 10:00 am on October 5. Doors will open at noon for the final audition on October 12 and the tryout will start at 1:00 PM. Final auditions are open to the public. Special VIP seating will be available to all fans wearing Rampage or Champion Health and Fitness shirts.

WHEN:

Sunday, October 5, 2003 for workshop

Check-in at 9 am, workshop is from 10am-2pm

Sunday, October 12, 2003 for audition

Check-in at noon, audition is from 1-5pm

WHERE:

Champion Health and Fitness

515 East Division

Rockford, MI

(Northeast corner of Northland Drive & 10 Mile Road)

COST: FREE

REQUIREMENTS

* Must be at least 18 years old by the January 1, 2004 and a high school graduate. There is no maximum age limit.

* There are no height or weight requirements.

* A flexible schedule for twice-weekly rehearsals, weekend games and appearances during and prior to the season.

* Transportation for games, rehearsals and appearances.

ATTIRE

* Sports Bra and Jazz Pants

* Jazz shoes or dance sneakers

* Wear hair down, apply tasteful makeup, and remove all jewelry.

* PLEASE COVER ANY TATTOOS AND BODY ART.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Both the workshop and final auditions are mandatory. Tardiness is unacceptable and you will not be allowed to participate if you arrive after the scheduled time.

WORKSHOP: Sunday, October 5, 2003

Arrive 15 minutes before to stretch and warm-up. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes.

This is a workshop and everyone will learn a one-minute routine that may contain a toe touch, split or switch leap and/or a single turn.

You will not be judged during this time.

There will be a brief personal interview, which will be considered with the final scores.

If you would like a copy of the music for practice purposes, please bring a blank audiocassette.

AUDITION: Sunday, October 12, 2003

Doors will open at 12:00 noon.

Dancers will perform the routine learned on October 5th in front of a panel of judges.

This will be the first time the judges see you, so wear your hair and make-up in a style that is flattering to you.

You must wear dance pants, a sports bra (two if you need more support), and any type of dance shoe.

Visible body art will negatively affect your scoring - please use a cosmetic cover-up.

The judges will be looking for poise, showmanship, dance technique, personal appearance, personality and energy.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All interested applicants should complete an application by clicking here. All application must be completed and turned in no later than Friday, October 3, 2003. Please include a non-returnable photograph of yourself.

Grand Rapids Rampage Dance Team Tryout P. O. Box 102

Sand Lake, MI 49343

E-mail: cbutler@triton.net



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