Prospective Members
Interested in being a member of the Erie Dance Team?
Prospective Team Meeting
At this meeting, we will discuss the tryout process,
financial and time commitments, and general team info.
Each athlete interested in trying out should have at least one parent attend this meeting.
Tuesday Mar 11th 6 pm @ Erie High Tiger Den
Tryout Clinics
These are optional for dancers, we will be learning material for the tryouts that will only be taught here. If you cannot come to the clinics a video will be sent to learn the fight song after your application is submitted.
$80 for all 4 clinics or $25 each
Tuesday from 7-9 pm @ Erie High Gym
March 4
March 11
March 25
April 1
Tryouts
All three dates are mandatory to make the team. Tryouts will consist of two days of preparing technique and learning the routine and a final day in front of some judges. Dancers must know the fight song prior to tryouts.
$20 per athlete
April 9 & 10 4-6 pm @ Erie High Gym
April 11th 4-9 pm @ Erie High Gym
Team Announcement April 12 @ 9 am
Save the Dates
New team meeting & Uniform Fitting:
April 15th 4-6pm @ Erie High Tiger Den
Strengeth & Technique begins:
May 1st
Camp:
June 26th-29th
Fall Practice:
August 4th
TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE THE TEAM:
• Keep your grades up – schoolwork comes first and is a good indicator of your work ethic.
• Practice good rapport with your teachers and peers. Dancers are role models in their communities.
• Introduce yourself to the coaches, this will help them get to know you.
• In the months leading up to tryouts, stretch and start training your technical skills. Work with private coaches or senior dancers for helpful critiques.
• When the score sheets become available, be sure to identify your strengths and weaknesses. This will help you practice and prepare for the big day.
• During the clinic: pay attention, have a positive attitude, dance full-out and ask questions.
• Remember the coaches and administrators are always watching. Behave appropriately and be courteous to other candidates.
• If the coach allows, record the routines on your cell phone so you can practice at home.
• Stretch after each clinic session and drink plenty of water to avoid sore muscles.
• Practice your tryout material full-out in front of your parents and friends to calm your nerves.
• On tryout day arrive early, eat a good meal, take a deep breath, relax and have fun!
• Keep in mind that being a member of the dance team may come with financial obligation. Seek out the details of what will be required so you can be prepared.
