making the team 2018-2019
Each year the Spartan Scarlets dance team holds auditions in search for UT's newest talent! Please bring a completed Registration Form with you, an attached headshot (any size) and Fall Class Schedule. Your payment of $20 will be collected at check in ($10 for prep class attendees). Cash and checks made payable to Spartan Scarlets only. All proceeds go towards the Spartan Scarlets organization.
Please note, we do accept pre-audition video entries for those who are highly interested in becoming a member of this team. The video can be a past solo or presentation of our listed required skills. Videos can be uploaded as private to Youtube and links can be sent to spartanscarlets@yahoo.com to be reviewed by the coach. The video entry DOES NOT replace your physical audition but will give the coach and judges a better idea of who you are on audition day.
We are also offering an audition prep class on Friday, August 31. This is a non mandatory event that will help prepare you to look and feel your best on the day of the preliminary audition. Cost is $25 if you pre-register by August 30th. Any registrants following that deadline-- $30. Payments accepted at check in.
Visit our EVENTS page to sign up for our audition prep class: EVENTS
Please note, we do accept pre-audition video entries for those who are highly interested in becoming a member of this team. The video can be a past solo or presentation of our listed required skills. Videos can be uploaded as private to Youtube and links can be sent to spartanscarlets@yahoo.com to be reviewed by the coach. The video entry DOES NOT replace your physical audition but will give the coach and judges a better idea of who you are on audition day.
We are also offering an audition prep class on Friday, August 31. This is a non mandatory event that will help prepare you to look and feel your best on the day of the preliminary audition. Cost is $25 if you pre-register by August 30th. Any registrants following that deadline-- $30. Payments accepted at check in.
Visit our EVENTS page to sign up for our audition prep class: EVENTS
what to expect
Dancers should expect to display their flexibility, technique and various skills during the audition process. We are a diverse team performing in styles of jazz, contemporary, pom/kickline and hip hop. We look for the most well rounded dancers that can continue to learn, be challenged and progress throughout the next 4 years. Listed here are a few of the skills we will be looking for:
- Splits/flexibility
- Kicks/Leg grabs
- Leaps and various jumps (front leap, side leap, calypso, disc etc)
- Clean Triple/Quad or more pirouettes
- A la second turns (releve turns) and variations of turns
- Stylization/ Improvisation (jazz/pom, contemporary, hip hop)
placements
Following the auditions, the results will be posted to the website. These members will perform at both school and community wide events, athletic games and will be competing at NDA Collegiate Nationals in the Spring. They will also be expected to attend weekly practices on campus Thursday evenings 8-11pm.
*Note: All dancers, both previous team members and new, are required to re-audition each year and be re-evaluated for the competition team. There is a high set of standards for this team and its growth, so dancers are expected to show improvement in their dancing, stay dedicated to their teammates, and display the motivation to be the best dancer they can be.
For additional questions or concerns regarding our audition process, please email spartanscarlets@yahoo.com.
*Note: All dancers, both previous team members and new, are required to re-audition each year and be re-evaluated for the competition team. There is a high set of standards for this team and its growth, so dancers are expected to show improvement in their dancing, stay dedicated to their teammates, and display the motivation to be the best dancer they can be.
For additional questions or concerns regarding our audition process, please email spartanscarlets@yahoo.com.
