Dance Tryouts Set for April 17

LITTLE ROCK - Head coach Sara Beth Leader has announced that tryouts for the 2016-17 Little Rock dance team will be held on Sunday, April 17 from 3-6 p.m. at the Jack Stephens Center. Check-in begins at 2:30 p.m.
 
Any questions can be directed to sewyatt@ualr.edu.
 
The Little Rock dance team is a representative of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Department of Athletics. The Little Rock dance team participates in events for the Department of Athletics, volunteers with community service opportunities and leads and performs cheers and dances during basketball season. The position provides scholarship opportunities as well as a venue to showcase your school pride, talent, and commitment to your college experience.
 
Tryouts:
Date: Sunday, April 17
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Location: Jack Stephens Center Main Court/Derek Fisher Court
 
Tryouts should not last longer than 6 p.m. The new team will have its first meeting one hour after tryouts end. The 2016-17 Little Rock dance team will be announced at the conclusion of the tryout process.
 
Tryout Dance Requirements:
Basic Skills (each Dance Team hopeful will be required to perform these skills)
Double pirouette turns (right and left)
Grand jetes (right and left)
High kicks (right and left)
Pique, coupe, chainne turns (right and left)
Calypso
Advanced Skills (Dance Team hopefuls who would like to also be considered for our squad will have the option to perform these skills):
Triple pirouette turns (right and left)
Switch leaps (right and left)
Fouette turns in second
Attitude turns
Toe Touch
All dance team hopefuls will learn a portion of a jazz combination/pom/hip hop combination.
 
Appearance/ What to Wear:
For auditions, please wear a half top (stylish, embellished), dance shorts, tights and jazz shoes. We continue to promote a collegiate image. Wear game day make-up and style your hair down. We encourage you to wear rhinestone stud earrings, but no other jewelry.