2017-2018 NPHS DANCE TEAM
TRYOUTS
DEADLINES FOR 2017-2018 NPHS
DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS
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Friday May 19, 2017 Dance Team application form due (front cover with photo),
along with Activity Participation forms, including a current physical from Kathy
Barker in the office (athletic packet on athletics website)
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Tuesday May 30, 2017 Dance Auditions
4:00-5:30pm first cut in the GAR (Dancers will learn a warm-up and across-the floor
movement)
5:30-7:00pm continuing dancers will learn a jazz combo and a few across the floor combos
for auditions
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Thursday June 1, 2017 Final Dance Team Auditions 4:00 – 7:00pm (GAR)
Includes: across-the-floor auditions and jazz combo
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Tuesday June 6, 2017 Mandatory First Dance Team meeting 3:30-5pm (GAR)
APPLICATION FORM
• Download here:
http://nphsdance.org
• Under “Meet Our Team”
• Click on Paperwork and Athletic Clearance
NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL
DANCE TEAM APPLICATION/CONTRACT
TIME COMMITMENT:
• A year-long program
• Summer Practice (July-August twice a week); 2 Dance Camps in the
Summer (July 20-23 & July 28-30)
• School Schedule: Practice Monday – Friday during 5th period
• Extra Rehearsals on the weekend may be added for competition routines
• Team performs at school rallies, selected home football, basketball, baseball
and lacrosse games, Winter & Spring Dance Concerts, and other outside
events
• Approximately 6 dance competitions January – March on the weekends
NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL
DANCE TEAM APPLICATION/CONTRACT
TEAM FUNDRAISERS:
• 100% participation by dancers and their parents is expected.
• Without the assistance of fundraising, the Dance Team cannot
operate or compete effectively
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The first team fundraiser is the Kids Summer Clinic (August)
NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL
DANCE TEAM APPLICATION/CONTRACT
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Each applicant must have a 2.0 GPA or higher to participate on
Dance Team
• ATTENDANCE: Each applicant must have the signature of the
attendance officer to verify good attendance (90% or higher).
• CONDUCT: Applicants must have the signature of the Dean of
Activities or Assistant Principal to verify satisfactory conduct in
school. After auditions, new team members will be required to
sign a “Code of Conduct” form.
NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL
DANCE TEAM APPLICATION/CONTRACT
SELECTION PROCESS AND EXPECTATIONS:
• All new 2017-2018 team members will be selected from a combination of
each round of scores, their school attendance and GPA.
• A list of results will be posted online Friday, June 2 nd at 5:00 PM posted at
http://www.nphsdance.org/
• We are in search of dancers that are motivated, hard working, committed,
confident, poised, genuine, friendly, and have positive attitudes.
• We are looking for dancers that have initiative and want to improve their
dance skills. We want those that have a passion for dance!
APPLICATION DUE BY MAY 19 TH, 2017
• The application form (page 2) needs to be turned into
the Activities office or the dance director (KATELYN
MILLER) along with the Activity Participation forms (this
includes a current physical on file)
• Without these items turned in by the specified date,
dancers may not audition
• Email [email protected] if you have any
further questions.