COMMON TRYOUT QUESTIONS

1.    I have never taken dance classes or been on a dance team before.  Can I still try out?
        ♦YES!!!  There are several girls that have been on the team and that are currently on the team that have
        never had dance experience before.  Gymnastics and cheerleading are two similar and helpful experiences.
        And even if you've never done any of those, you never know what you can do until you try!

2.     How many dancers do you take? 
        ♦While there is no set number for U-Dance, the team is normally made up of 15-18 dancers.  At theauditions,                the judges and captains usually go by the natural cut-off in the scores to determine how many dancers are on the team.

3.    What should I wear for the audition?
        ♦In order to see the lines of your body and the extension of your movements, we recommend that you wear
        clothing that is fitting to your body.  If you are hiding under sweatpants and a baggy t-shirt, we can't see
        what you're doing.  Black pants and tank tops are always good selections.  It is also recommended to pull
        some or all of your hair back and wear light make-up.

4.    What should I do to prepare for the auditions?
        ♦Stretching would be our top recommendation.  A few weeks before the auditions (or sooner, if you prefer),
        start by warming up your muscles and doing a good stretch.  Sit in your splits to work on your flexibility. 
        Practice your toe touches, leaps, turns, and anything else you think will help.  And this may sound silly, but
        practice your facial expressions in the mirror.  Smiling is the easiest part of the audition!

5.    I can't attend the spring auditions, but I know I want to dance here.  What should I do?
        ♦Contact us and we can possibly arrange a private tryout.  If that doesn't work, there are also the fall auditions.

6.    What if I don't make the team in the spring?  Is there no hope for me?
        ♦ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!  The judges are generally a little pickier during spring auditions.  If we don't pick
        you the first time, PLEASE come back for fall tryouts (held in mid-September).  Every year, there are a
        couple girls who aren't quite ready in the spring that we take in the fall.  If you practice over the summer,
        you will be successful in the fall.  And then we know that you really want to be on our team!

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