Valor Poms
2016-2017
Team Information
Dear prospective Valor Pom,
Thank you for your interest in our team! Please take a minute to look through all of the included information. We are a team
of high school dancers who focus on showcasing our talents with maturity, confidence, and school spirit. We are women of Christ first
and students of Valor. We represent Valor with pride; as demonstrated by our enthusiasm, articulation, manners, and poise. We serve
as role models for others and are involved in our school and community. We show our passion for dance through hard work,
dedication, and competitive drive. The Poms Program exists to demonstrate the biblical quality of servant leadership to the Valor
community through their support of both the Athletic and Arts Departments. The Poms Program will prepare tomorrow’s leader by
developing an athletic team that pursues excellence by strengthening the athletes’ faith in Jesus Christ, developing excellence in
Christian Character, instilling great work habits, and teaching, stressing, and monitoring the primacy of academics. We are grateful for
the opportunities throughout the year to glorify God through the art of dance. Thank you for your partnership and prayers for our
upcoming season! If you have any questions about tryouts or the team, please contact Jamie Geary at [email protected].
Save the Date:
Tryouts
April 25th, 27th, 29th 4:15-6:00 Valor Dance Studio
April 30th 7:00 pm team announced on the Valor POMS page
Parent Meeting and Uniform Fitting
May 4th Valor Dance Studio
3:30-4:30 Uniform fitting and dancer/coach meeting
5:30-6:30 Parent Meeting
Rocky Mountain Dance Team Workshop
June 1st 12:00-6:00 JV at Starstruck Academy of Dance
June 2nd 12:00-6:00 Varsity at Starstruck Academy of Dance
• Dancers should wear all black, hair up and no jewelry
Lisa Odell Summer Technique Classes
June 3rd, 10th, 17th 8:30-10:30 Valor Arts Center
June 23 1:00-2:30 Valor Arts Center
Game Day Choreography
May 30th and 31st 8:00-10:30 am Valor Arts Center Main Dance Studio
• Dancers should wear all black, tennis shoes, hair up and no jewelry
UDA Convention Camp
July 9th-12th Colorado Springs Double Tree Hotel
• Dancers will learn choreography and take master classes
• Parents are invited the last day of camp to watch the performance
POMS Varsity Competitive Choreography
June 13th 8:00-4:00 Valor Dance Studio
June 14th 8:00-10:30 Review
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Dancers should wear all black, hair up and no jewelry
Game Day Choreography Valor Dance Studio
June 8th-9th 8:00-10:30 AM
June 15th-16th 8:00-10:30 AM
August 5th 8:00-10:30 AM
Valor POMS Mini/Youth Summer Camp
June 20th-24th 7:45-11:45 AM Valor Dance Studio
• Dancers will get Heart and Soul hours
Varsity Jazz Competitive Choreography
June 6th 8:00-5:00 PM Valor Dance Studio Chanel Odell
June 7th 8:00-10:30 AM Valor Dance Studio Review
August 1st 8:00-5:00 PM Valor Dance Studio Mallauri
August 2nd-4th 8:00-10:30 AM Jazz Review
• Please wear hair in a bun and all black shorts and a tank
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Off Season-Enjoy your time off!
June 29th-July 8th and July 13th-31st
Team Retreat
August 12th-13th (Location TBD)
• Leaving Valor at 7:00 am
First week of mandatory Practices
August 8th-12th 8:00-10:30 AM Valor Dance Studio
August 15th-19th (Time-TBD) Valor Stadium
Team Pictures at Monty Nuss
August 18th 5:30 PM
• More information will be sent out in July
First day of school and start of regular schedule
August 22nd
• Dancers will begin the fall practice schedule
• Monday and Wednesday Varsity Competitive POM 3:30-5:00 PM
• Red Period-Competitive Jazz
• TBD- JV Competitive Jazz
• Friday Football/basketball game, devotional and game day practice
Competitions
• USA-October 2016
• JeffCo League-November 2016
• UDA Regionals-November 2016
• NDA Regional-November 2016
• State-December 2016
• Nationals- Orlando, FL-End of January 2017 (Varsity only)
Financial Commitment:
New Varsity Dancer: $4,000
Returning Varsity Dancer: $3,600
JV Dancer: $2,800
New Game Day Dancer: $2,000
Returning Game Day Dancer: $1,600
*A detailed financial commitment will be handed out at the parent meeting Wednesday, May 4th at 5:30 pm
Required Skills:
Varsity- Advance execution of kicks, split leaps, quad pirouettes, center leaps, directional and double tours, leg turns and flexibility
(splits/tilts etc.) Advance level of ballet technique. Dancers will be evaluated on musicality, rhythm and improv. Extra points will be
given for ariels, double/triple leg turns, spirals, and five pirouettes. POM-Advance execution of jumps, turns, and sharpness.
Returning members of the team will be evaluated on attitude and work ethic from the previous season.
JV- Execution of kicks, leaps, triple pirouettes, tours, flexibility (splits/tilts etc.) toe touches, c-pops and charger jumps.
Practice Schedule-In class and after school commitment:
Our season begins in April and ends in February after basketball season. Dancers can expect a very busy fall semester with
football games, competitions, community performances and practice. As a program, we want to develop mature young ladies who can
navigate through a busy schedule while growing in time management and leadership. Varsity will have more of a time commitment
than JV. This includes Nationals, more after school practices and three competitive routines. JV will compete one routine in the jazz
division.
*Varsity Jazz-Red period during the day
*Varsity POM- After school Monday and Wednesday 3:30-5:30
*Conservatory (Separate audition on Saturday, April 30th at 9:00 AM/Not a requirement for POMS) - Orange period during the day.
For more information contact Sheri Magehee at [email protected]
*JV Competitive Jazz-TBD (This will be a class during the day.)
*Game day- Friday Practice and Team Devotional 3:30-6:00 with games starting at 7:00 pm
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Valor 2016-2017 Class Schedule
Monday
Varsity
Competitive
Jazz
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Veritas
Performance
Company
Conservatory
Veritas
Performance
Company
Varsity
Competitive
Jazz
Chapel
Community
Break
Conservatory
Veritas
Performance
Company
B Lunch
B Lunch
Varsity
Competitive
Jazz
B Lunch
Conservatory
After School
Commitment
3:30-5:00
Varsity
Competitive
POM
3:30-4:30
Varsity/JV
Performance
Workout at
Valor
Business Lunch
12:15-1:15
B Lunch
Varsity
Competitive
Dance Lisa
Odell-Technique
1:00-2:00
Veritas
Performance
Company
Conservatory
3:30-5:00
Varsity
Competitive
POM
3:30-4:30
Conservatory
Only: Master
Classes/Audition
Prep (Scheduled
once a monthThird Thursday)
Lisa
Odell/Various
Instructors
3:15-4:00
JV/Varsity
Team
Devotional
4:00-6:30
Game prep
JV/Varsity
7:00 pm
Game
(Football or
Basketball)
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Please turn in at tryouts. Dancers cannot audition without ALL paperwork completed by April 25th.
Valor Poms
Tryout Participation waiver
I (parent) ______________________give my permission for (student) _________________________ to
participate in the Valor Poms Tryouts. I assume all responsibility and/or liability during the clinics, and tryouts.
I attest that my child is in good physical condition and can participate in all activities. Any injuries or medical conditions have been
discussed with the coaching staff prior to participation.
NAME: _______________________________
DATE: _______________________
PARENT SIGNITURE:_________________________________________________________________________
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Valor Poms
Tryout Requirements
The following are the requirements necessary to complete the tryout selection process:
Please attach a
headshot (school
picture is great) for
judge reference,
approx. wallet sized.
This will not be
returned
Name_________________________________________________________
Grade as of Fall ‘15_____________________ Birthday (mm/dd/yy) _________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________
Home phone__________________________ Personal Phone_______________________________
Cumulative GPA __________Fall 2015 GPA _________Spring (current)2016 GPA____________
Parent name(s) ____________________________________________________________________
Parent contact phone(s) _____________________________
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Contact E-mail address(es) (parents) ___________________________________________________
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Current dance schedule: _______________________________________________________
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Dance experience:
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Circle the option that best applies to you: BE HONEST!!
**All dancers will participate in games. Please be honest when selecting what dance you would like to be in. (Varsity
Competitive Jazz/JV Competitive Jazz/Varsity POM)
(A)
I would accept a position in either the Varsity or the JV Competitive Jazz class.
(B)
I would accept a position in only the Varsity Competitive Jazz class.
(C)
I would accept a position in only the JV competitive Jazz class.
(D)
I would accept a position in game day only. I am planning on auditioning for the Veritas Performance Company as well.
(E)
I would prefer to only compete one dance. Please circle either Varsity POM or Varsity Jazz if this is the case.
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Why do you want to be apart of Valor Poms?
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Please explain your faith journey.
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Please list ALL summer travel plans/dates for possible practice/choreography conflicts.
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All dancers are expected to dance outside of class/practice at a nearby studio. (Minimum of one class per week) Please list your
anticipated Fall/Spring dance schedule.
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Please describe what you will bring to a “team” atmosphere.
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Please describe all anticipated commitments outside of Valor POMS in 2016-2017. (Studio companies, clubs, other sports etc.)
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Are you applying for captain? Yes____ No____Please briefly explain how you would serve the team. (Interviews will take place after
the team is selected and announced August 10th)
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Sizing-Practice Clothing:
Please be accurate. All 2016-2017 dancers will have practice attire purchased at the conclusion of tryouts.
T-shirt_______ Fitted shirt/tank top: _____ Tennis Shoes (Nike): ____ Sports Bra____
Hoodie________ Fitted Jacket_____ Athletic Shorts: _____ Spirit Jersey ____ Spanks_______
Jazz Competition Costumes:
Waist________ Hips________ Inseam_________ Bust__________ Height_________
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Valor Poms
Teacher Evaluation
Poms Team Candidate______________________________________________________________
Subject ____________________________ Teacher ____________________________________
This is a confidential evaluation, and should be completed by a core subject teacher. Evaluations can be given back to the candidate in
a sealed envelope or given to Jamie Geary, Pom Coach (placed in her box in the office) no later Monday, April 25th.
Thank you for your time, we truly value and appreciate your input.
Please rate the student on a scale from 0–5 (5 being the highest) on the following elements:
1. Attendance/Punctuality
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2. Respect of Authority
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3. Respect of Peers
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4. Effort/Quality of Work
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5. Honesty and Integrity
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Total Points = _____________________
Comments:
Teacher’s Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________
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Valor Poms
Teacher Evaluation
Poms Team Candidate______________________________________________________________
Subject ______________________________ Teacher ____________________________________
This is a confidential evaluation, and should be completed by a core subject teacher. Evaluations can be given back to the candidate in
a sealed envelope or given to Jamie Geary, Pom Coach (placed in her box in the office) no later than Monday, April 25th.
Thank you for your time, we truly value and appreciate your input.
Please rate the student on a scale from 0–5 (5 being the highest) on the following elements:
1. Attendance/Punctuality
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2. Respect of Authority
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3. Respect of Peers
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4. Effort/Quality of Work
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5. Honesty and Integrity
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Total Points = _____________________
Comments:
Teacher’s Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________
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Valor Poms
Teacher Evaluation
Poms Team Candidate______________________________________________________________
Subject _______________________________ Teacher ____________________________________
This is a confidential evaluation, and should be completed by a core subject teacher. Evaluations can be given back to the candidate in
a sealed envelope or given to Jamie Geary, Pom Coach (placed in her box in the office) no later than Monday, April 25th.
Thank you for your time, we truly value and appreciate your input.
Please rate the student on a scale from 0–5 (5 being the highest) on the following elements:
1. Attendance/Punctuality
0
1
2
3
4
5
2. Respect of Authority
0
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3. Respect of Peers
0
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4. Effort/Quality of Work
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5. Honesty and Integrity
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Total Points = _____________________
Comments:
Teacher’s Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________
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Valor Poms
Tryout Packet Checklist
Tryout Packet DUE:
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Monday, April 25th at 4:15. You cannot tryout without this packet completed and turned in.
-This includes all teacher evaluations, participation waiver, and application with written response.
Please return all paperwork in the following order stapled together:
Individual Application with photo attached
Copy of all Fall 2015 grades and current Spring 2016 grades
Waiver
Three Teacher Evaluations
Can be given from teachers directly to Jamie Geary or put into her mailbox at Valor. All three must be completed by
Monday, April 25th at 4:15.
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