Shock Announce 2014 Dance Team Tryouts
November 18, 2013 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Spokane Shock News Release
SPOKANE, WA (November 18, 2013) - The Spokane Shock Dance Team and Spokane Elite Dance Studio have announced tryout dates for the 2014 AFL Season. The first round of tryouts will take place on Saturday, December 7th at Spokane Elite Dance Studio with call backs and finalist interviews on Sunday, December 8th. The final and performance round of tryouts will take place at Northern Quest Resort & Casino on Thursday, December 19th.
REQUIREMENTS TO REGISTER:
- Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Photo identification
- Recent photo (4" x 6" or larger, will not be returned)
- Dance Resume (simple type history of experience, if applicable)
- $20 registration fee (Cash or check payable to Spokane Shock)
- Completed medical liability release form
- Completed 2014 Dance Team application
Registration documents are available online at www.spokaneshock.com/danceteam/tryouts
Please bring completed registration materials to first round of tryouts on December 7th
For more information or questions, email info@spokaneshock.com
FIRST ROUND - Saturday, December 7th, 2013 @ Spokane Elite Dance Studio (10525 E Sprague Ave)
Registration opens at 2:00pm
Instruction begins at 2:30pm
First round tryouts are led by Dance Team Director, Maggie Kazemba and Assistant Director, Casandra Morgan. First Round Tryouts are a CLOSED event and not open to public viewing; participants and instructors only. Participants should wear form-fitting, two-piece dance outfits and comfortable shoes. No jazz pants or baggy pants will be allowed - please wear dance briefs or boy shorts. It is suggested that participants bring make-up/hair products, a towel, bottle of water and a snack. After instruction and warm-ups, participants will learn across the floor combinations; including basic kicks and turns integrated into a few short, repeating sideline dance routines. Participants will perform in small groups and first cuts will be established after the completion of the First Round.
CALL BACKS - Sunday, December 8th, 2013 @ Spokane Elite Dance Studio (10525 E Sprague Ave)
Instruction 9:00am - 12:00pm
Call-backs are mandatory for all tryout participants who have made it past the First Round. Dancers will learn the additional choreography they are asked to perform at Finals and forms/groups will be set. This round is not judged and no cuts will be made, however, dancers should still come tryout ready since photos and video will be taken throughout call-backs. This round is also closed to public viewing.
FINALIST INTERVIEWS - Sunday, December 8th, 2013 @ Shock Facility (3212 N Eden Rd. Suite B)
2:00pm - 6:00pm (Interview times set by appointment immediately following First Round)
Each rookie finalist (those who have not been on the team before) will schedule a private interview with a small panel of judges. Interviews will be recorded and portions may be played back during the Final Round show. Participants should dress business casual for their interview and look professional.
DANCE TEAM FINALS - Thursday, December 19th @ Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Participant Arrival Time - 3:30pm
Show Dress Rehearsal - 4:00pm
Audience Doors Open - 5:30pm
Show Start Time - 6:30pm
Our Final Round of tryouts will again take place at Northern Quest Resort and Casino! The final round event is open to public viewing. Participants will each perform three times and will be graded by a panel of judges consisting of Shock Staff and special community guests. Finalists will be announced at the conclusion of the event.
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