Head Coach: Katie Burris
Assistant Coach: Jennifer Duke
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WHO WE ARE/WHAT WE DO
Superior level of dance team members who share the same passion
-respectful, eager to learn, responsible, positive, work together,
grow individually and as a team
-spread BVHS spirit throughout the school and our community in a
positive manner
More than an exceptional dance team
-leaders, role models, and ambassadors
-fundraising, unity events
-family
-FUN
Adhere to KSHSAA guidelines, BV guidelines, coaches, and
team policies
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WHAT WE DO/WHO WE ARE
Spirit leaders
Camp
Basketball, Football, and soccer games
Rock Show with band
Dance competitions
Spring Show (recital)
Tiny Tigerette Clinic and other fundraising events
Assemblies
Other school activities
▪ Parade, Homecoming ceremony, etc.
More than just dance:
fundraising, unity events, family
People wishing to audition for dance team should be prepared to
have a flexible schedule during the school year, understand the
commitment level, and consider dance team a priority
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AUDITIONS-MAIN GYM
Mandatory
▪ Monday, May 1 @ 3:30-6:30-CLINIC
▪ Thursday, April 4 @ 3pm-AUDITION (AVID students first)
Optional Clinics
▪ Tuesday, May 2@ 3:30-4:30pm
▪ Wednesday, May 3 @ 3:30-4:30pm (Mock Audition)
Attire
▪ Appropriate black dance wear
▪ Example: leotard, jazz pants
▪ Returning Tigerettes are asked not to wear anything associated to Tigerettes during the
audition process
▪ Jazz shoes, ballet shoes, non-slip shoes
▪ Absolutely no jewelry, gum, etc.
▪ Dress the part
▪ Hair secured to your head and away from face, no nail polish, makeup should be
presentable or stage
***All meetings are closed rehearsals. No outside guests.
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AUDITIONS-CHECK LIST
Complete and turn in application to Coach Katie Burris NO
LATER than Monday, May 1 (first day of clinic).
▪ Sooner is always nice ☺
▪ Please use contact info you’d like me to use throughout the
year should you make the team
Memorize Fight Song words
Fill out teacher recommendation sheet TONIGHT
▪ Hand out your teacher recommendation forms to your teachers
▪ Thank the teachers for filling it out for you.
Show up and do your best ☺
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AUDITIONS-TEACHER REC FORMS
Identify SEVEN (7) teachers you’ve had THIS year who will receive recommendation
forms on you.
4 must be from core classes
▪ (Communication Arts, Social Studies, Science, & Math)
▪ From 1st or 2nd semester
▪ Don’t have 4? Include a foreign language course.
3 of your own selection
▪ From this year (1st or 2nd semester)
▪ Avoid study hall or those for whom you aide unless no other option
If you were a previous Tigerette, you MUST include Katie Burris/Jennifer Duke as one of
your “other” teachers
Teacher Rec Forms carry a weight of 30% of audition score
▪ Previous Tigerettes
▪ Coach’s rec will carry a weight of 30% of the 30%
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SAMPLE TEACHER REC FORM (last page of
packet)
Candidate
Name: _____________________
Teacher Name: _______________________
Course Taught & Duration: _______________________
SCALE= 1 is poor and a 5 is excellent
HONESTY: Doesn’t use excuses tells the truth
1 2 3 4 5
RESPONSIBILITY: Dependable, completes tasks on time
2 3 4 5
COOPERATION: follows directions, accepts authority, does fair share
ATTITUDE: Does not complain, positive outlook, accepts criticism
2 3 4 5
ATTENDANCE: Conscientious, few tardies, attends class regularly
LEADERSHIP: A good example for others, takes on tasks, perseverance
ATTENTIVENESS IN CLASS: Pays attention, is not disruptive
RESPECTFULNESS: respected by others, has respect for others, does
NOT ridicule others, respect own/others’ property
QUALITY OF WORK: Conscientious, does her best always, meticulous
SCHOOL SPIRIT: Promotes the school, actively involved, positive
DRESS CODE: Follows the school and district dress code at all times
2 3 4 5
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Total Points:____________
Have you ever had to discipline this student:
YES
NO
If so, for what reason? __________________________________________________________________
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AUDITIONS-WHAT TO EXPECT
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Draw a number (mixed upon grade levels): AVID candidates will go
first
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Divide into small groups (typically 3-4)
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2 across the floor
▪ Leaps, turns, jumps, kicks, optional (can only help!)
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1 Audition routine
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Fight Song
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Random Question
▪ Example: What’s your favorite color?
▪ If auditioning for captain, a related question to the position may be
asked
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Finished when your group finishes
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AUDITIONS-JUDGING (see page 6 of
packet)
A qualified panel of judges will be brought in to assist in selecting the team
• Dance Routine Execution
▪ Example: Technique, Sharpness, Precision
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Across the Floor Execution
▪ Example: Technique, Sharpness, Precision
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General Knowledge & Timing
Overall dance technique
Appearance
Style
Performance
Potential
Optional: tumbling, turns, leaps, etc.
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Audition score makes up 70% of total score
▪ Remember, the Teacher Rec Forms make up the other 30%
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AUDITIONS-SELECTION/ELIGIBILITY
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All athletes between the grades of 9-12 (for school year 17-18)
are eligible to tryout for the dance team.
• Previous Tigerettes who resigned or were dismissed from the team previously can schedule an
appeal with the coach(es)
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Candidates must attend the audition workshop (Monday) to be
familiar with necessary material for auditions.
Candidates must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or better on 6wks
of all reporting periods
All dancers must audition every year
• Re-selection is not guaranteed
No scores, judges, or teacher recc sheets will be distributed.
Per BV district guidelines all teacher recommendation forms will be destroyed
immediately following determination of the team and prior to the announcement of
the team.
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Final placement decision will be up to the coaching staff
and decisions may not be disputed.
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SELECTING THE TEAM
• Breaks in the scoring
▪ See sample next slide
• Coach(es) and admin will determine size of team
▪ See sample
• Returning Tigerettes: should you happen to not make the
team, you will have the option on how you would like to
be contacted (phone, email, no contact) before the results
are posted
• Results will be posted to our website by 5PM on Friday,
May 5th
• be cautious of where you are, and who you are with when
posted
•Possible JV and Varsity team
-depending on audition results (numbers, scores, etc
will determine if we have a JV and Varsity team).
-Coaches discretion
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AUDITIONS-SAMPLE RESULTS
***Total Audition Score=After Teacher
Recs & Audition Results have been
calculated
-First break=after #17
-want more than 4 members
-break=after #3
-15 total members
--#10, 19, 8, 11, 20=didn’t make team
Other Specifics (who will perform what)
will be determined after selection has
been made and Tigerettes Handbook
has been distributed.
Ex: FB games, Grades, Attendance, etc.
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EXPECTATIONS
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Members enroll in 1st hour for the entire academic year. Treat like normal
class.
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Members dress out daily and come prepared
• Practice/homework, on time for class, correct shoes and attire, etc.
• Once team is selected we will discuss absences (excused vs unexcused,
tardies, etc)
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Members communicate with coach(es) and ahead of time!
• 1st semester
•Pass/fail credit: to earn cred, members must have a C or above
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2nd semester
• Members receive a grade (A, B, C, D, F)
• Each week is worth 30 points
• Events are worth 30 points
• Extra credit may be offered
Specifics will follow at post audition meeting after Tigerettes are selected.
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EXPECTATIONS CONT.
• Members are allowed 3 excused absences per semester
• Discussion of absences will take place at the meeting after team
is selected
• Demerits
• Given by coach(es) for the same reason as losing daily points
• Missing items, wearing jewelry, not following school dress code,
not prepared, hair isn’t pulled back, etc.
• 7 demerits=benched for specified performance
• 15 demerits=dismissal from team
• More information after audition is selected
•ALL MEMBERS: At any time, the coach may remove you from
performance if it’s not to the standards of the team
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Know material=you can perform. Don’t know material=not
performing
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FINANCES
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See hand out!
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Fees go towards
• Camp, uniforms and uniform use, shorts, hair pieces/bows, camp attire,
bag, jacket, some choreography, some competition fees, etc.
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Discuss with coach if there are any concerns. Please don’t let finances
be the reason not to audition
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SCHEDULE
See handout for schedule.
Dates as we know them. Some are subject to change or be established
and will always be posted to our website.
Camp
Tiny Tigerette Clinic
▪ Typically Sat in spring semester
Competitions weekends (typically sometime in possibly November,
December, and/or January)
Spring Show (tech Tuesday, April 24 and SHOW Thursday, April 26, 2018)
Fundraisers
Due dates for fees
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PERSONAL GOALS
Continued growth within Tigerettes
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Learn different styles of dance
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Leadership growth (committees)
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Choreographers (possible guest), cutting music, formations, etc.
Reputable program
Work as a team: no gossip
Respect leadership
▪ Coaches, captains, committee members, etc
Expectation of class
▪ On time, dedicated, informative, availability, respect Tigerettes name and uniforms,
etc.
▪ occasional 7am practices
Nationals team:
-completely separate fees
-select team members
-more information given after team is selected
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FAQS
Parent Involvement
▪ Booster Club
▪ monthly meetings, involvement in events/performances
I’m really busy, should I audition?
▪ Dance companies, athletics, play, etc.
▪ I’ve been in your shoes! ☺
Commitment
▪ See schedule
▪ Make arrangements with me/flexible
▪ Know ahead of time/Conflicts
▪ You have schedule from this point on-EARLY!
Website:
http://www.bvhstigerettes.com
Specifics
▪ Once Tigerettes are selected: handbook is distributed and signed
▪ Tigerettes social media contract
▪ Blue Valley Substance Abuse Policy
▪ physical packet completed by first day of camp (from May 1, 2018-July 10)
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FAQS CONT.
What all do I need for the year?
▪ Shoes, clothes, etc.
▪ See fees hand out
QUESTIONS?????
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