UPDATE NC State Dance Team Spring 2020 Auditions

In light of recent events surrounding COVID-19, spring auditions for the 2020-2021 NC State Dance Team will be by video submission ONLY. We understand this is a very exceptional situation and we’ve done our best to make sure the process has been laid out in the most fair and functional way possible. Please read the following information carefully and let us know if you have any questions.                                   

  • READ the General Audition Information section below & complete the tryout registration application (at the bottom of this page) by Wednesday, April 15th. (If you have already registered, you do NOT need to re-register BUT if you are no longer planning to tryout please send us an email to let us know). 
  • ROUND 1- April 15th- Informational video, across the floor combos, tricks, and style specific choreography (gameday, jazz, hip hop) will be sent out to the email provided in your registration. 
    • Submit your audition material via an emailed link (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) to ncstatedanceteam@gmail.com, aaroedig@ncsu.edu AND jndevita@ncsu.edu.  All video submissions must be received by Friday, May 1st  5:00p.m. EST . 
    • Include a copy of your acceptance letter with your submission (can be a picture or an attachment). We will not view your audition submission without proof of acceptance. **If you have NOT been accepted to NC State or Meredith, we can not accept a video audition** If you are a current NC State student, please provide your student ID number in your submission.  
  • ROUND 2- If selected to move on in the process, you will be contacted via email by Tuesday, May 5th to set up a virtual interview during the weekend of May 9th & 10th .
  • FINAL SELECTIONS- If chosen, you will receive your Welcome Letter via email on Monday, May 10th by 5:00 pm EST.

Video Criteria: 

  1. Your video must include ALL of the material/choreography that is sent.
  2. If you have any specialty skills/combos that highlight you as a dancer, you may include UP TO 3 at the conclusion of your tape. 
  3. Dance routines must only feature the individual who is auditioning. Group auditions or pairs will not be accepted.
  4. Please include a formal introduction: Name, year in school, where you are from.
  5. Dancewear should meet the tryout criteria stated below (black crop, black bottoms) and make up & hair should be suitable for a gameday environment.

IMPORTANT: We understand that everyone does not have a dance studio in their home or a studio space that may be available to them during this time. Video’s are able to be taped in different locations and on varying surfaces that feel safe to the dancer and can highlight them in the best way. 

GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION
  1. All candidates must be full time students at NC State University for the 2020-2021 academic year. You will need to show proof of acceptance by providing your Student ID number/Letter of Acceptance.
  2. All candidates  must fill out the Audition Registration Form  at the link below.
  3. All candidates must be able to comply with the rules and responsibilities of being a member of the NC State Dance Team. These are outlined in the registration form.
  4. Audition attire for the audition process consists of BLACK cropped dance top or sports bra with BLACK bottoms (pants, leggings, or shorts). Dance shoes must be worn at all times. Hair and make-up should reflect how you would look at a performance.

JUDGING PROCESS AND CRITERIA
  • The NC State Dance Team coaching staff will be looking for well rounded dancers with outstanding technical skills, stage presence, and demonstrated proficiency in all three collegiate styles of dance (Pom, Jazz and Hip Hop). Please do not assume however, that a weakness in one area will disqualify you as a Dance Team member. The coaches are looking for dancers who are eager to learn and improve and will display a positive attitude at all times.
  • Candidates will be judged on their technique, adaptation to our style, physical fitness, and memorization and should be able to perform the following skills:
  • Jazz/Technique
    • Short Jazz Dance 
    • Triple and Quad Pirouettes
    • Fouette turns/Elite combinations (at least 2 eight counts)
    • Leaps in second (left and right)
    • Switch Opens
    • Chaine’ Open Leaps, calypsos, specialty jumps
    • Leap/Turn Combinations
    • Flexibility demos- Leg Hold Turns, Extension holds
    • Aerials, other tumbling skills
  • Hip Hop
    • Short Hip Hop dance 
    • Floor tricks (kip ups/headsprings/rubber band)
  • Pom
    • Gameday material 
    • Knowledge of cheer motions and motion placement
    • Toe Touch and double toe touch 
  • Other
    • Optional Skills-airborne tricks, other tumbling
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Please complete the below registration form to secure your spot for the 2020 Spring Audition.  If you have any questions, please email Head Coach Amanda Roediger at aaroedig@ncsu.edu.