UALR Dance Team Tryouts Set for April 22

UALRTrojans.com

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—The UALR Dance Team will be holding tryout for the 2010-11 squad on Thursday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the UALR Theatre and Dance building. The UALR Dance Team performs at all home men’s and women’s basketball games as well as some away games during post-season.

Tryouts will consist of floor work, across the floor exercises, and a jazz, hip hop, and pom routine. Dancers will be judged on image, skills, memory, and dance performance.

Skills that the judges will be looking for:
· Single, Double, and Triple Pirouettes
· Fouette Turns
· A La Second Turns
· Illusions
· Straight Leg Leaps
· Open Side Leaps
· Switch Leaps
· “C” Jump

Dancers are recommended to wear dance shorts, nude tights, and a sports bra to auditions. Black ankle jazz shoes will be required throughout the season.

Scholarships will be offered to dancers who make the 2010-11 squad.

For more information about tryouts, please contact Andrea Nunez at (501) 569-3393 or at alduc@ualr.edu.