Prep clinics are available to help dancers prepare for tryouts, learn choreography, refine dance skills and provide a great opportunity for the coaches to meet you.
Workshops will include groups by skill level, so all levels will be challenged. Beginning/Novice dancers are welcome, workshops are the place to LEARN!
These optional workshops are open to 7th-12th graders.
We highly encourage participants to attend as many workshops as possible.
Each clinic is $20 or $70 for all four.
Dates and locations: (subject to change)
How to pay:
Check, cash or Venmo (@dc-poms)
Please make a check out to Douglas County Poms.
We can't wait to see you there!
Informational Meeting:
Each prospective dancer and one parent/guardian must attend the mandatory pre-tryout meeting on April 4th, 2024 at 7:30 pm in the DCHS South Commons. This meeting will introduce you to our program, and coaches, and answer any questions you have regarding the tryout process.
Tryout Dates:
Final teams will be announced by end of day on April 20th.
Tryout Attire:
Wear solid black form-fitting dance attire that allows for ease of movement.
Refrain from wearing short booties or sports bras.
Remove all jewelry and refrain from chewing gum.
Bring both tennis shoes and jazz shoes/turners.
Schedule:
Thursday, April 18th
5:30pm - Check-in begins
All required forms are due at check-in. No late forms will be accepted.
Completed Online Application and Consent - Link here!
3 Teacher Evaluations - sealed and signed
Signed Parent Contract
Signed Athlete Contract
Up to date physical turned into the athletic office
$40 Tryout Fee (cash, check or venmo @DC-Poms)
6:00-8:00pm - Warm up, stretch, technique, across the floor, learn sideline routine
Friday, April 19th
5:30-8:00pm - Warm up/workout, stretch, learn pom and jazz combos
Saturday, April 20th
9:00am - Final tryouts begin
Final teams will be announced by the end of the day on April 20th. All decisions are final. Please note, tryouts are closed to the public.
Post-Tryout Meeting:
Any dancer who makes a team will need to attend a meeting with their parent on April 22nd at 7:30pm.
Please email Coach Shanel with any questions.
Good luck!
Examples of Technical Requirements for JV:
Turns:
Single/Double pirouette
1 eight count - turns in second into a double pirouette on the right
Jumps/Leaps:
Toe Touch
Right leap
C Jump
Tricks:
Kip Up
Headspring
Flexibility:
Right/Left Split
Middle Split
Right or left leg hold
Additionally, beginner to intermediate experience in Jazz, Pom and Hip Hop is expected.
Examples of Technical Requirements for Varsity: All of the JV requirements, plus:
Turns:
Triple/Quad pirouette
2 eight counts - turns in second into a double pirouette on the right
Advanced turns in second (box turns, attitudes, floats, change of speed, etc)
Jumps/Leaps:
Double Toe Touch
Turning Disc
Tilt Jump
Calypso
Firebird
Tricks:
Aerial (left, right, or front)
Flexibility:
Switch leaps/jump (leap, center, tilt, etc)
Right or left leg turn
Additionally, intermediate to advanced experience in Jazz, Pom and Hip Hop is expected.
*Not meeting a specific technical requirement does not necessarily determine your placement in the program. These requirements should be used as a guide.