The Tryouts

There will be 3 open practices, and you may attend all three. The final squad selections will be made by April 26. To schedule dates to attend, email kforsythe@blinn.edu

All practices and tryouts will be closed to the public.

Dates for 2008

• Sunday, March 30 - 5 -7 p.m.
• Saturday, April 5 - 11a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 23 - 1-3 p.m.

FINAL TRYOUT DATE IS BY INVITATION ONLY

• Saturday, April 26 - 9 a.m. - noon

Attire

Come ready to tryout. Candidates should wear black sports bra and black pants of their choice. Bring both jazz shoes and tennis shoes. There will be an area for you to freshen up.

Getting Started…

• New students must have already applied to Blinn College for the Fall 2008 semester in order to try-out. Students cannot be admitted on any type of probation.

• Blinn College students must have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and be in good standing with the college. Students cannot be on any form of academic and or disciplinary probation.

• An application form (Word document), current transcript (does not have to be official), and picture must be turned in on the day of try-outs. A $30 registration fee is required. Please make checks payable to Blinn Dance Team Club and please do not send cash through the mail. (Do not have pictures made especially for this application packet. A snap shot will be fine.)

• A Medical Release Form signed by you and your parent.

• Two letters of recommendation

Common Questions and Answers

Will you narrow down the pool during the try-out?

Yes, we will select no more than 40 to attend the final practice.  I will also be making cuts throughout the final practice. 

When will we find out who made the team? and How many people will make it?

Announcements will be made the day of tryouts, and posted on the web site the following week. 

Can my family and friends watch the practice?

NO!

Where are the tryouts held? 

Heineke Gym

Director’s Note:

Thank you for your interest in this wonderful program! I am proud to be this teams Director because my girls work hard and are proud of the direction this team has taken. If you are interested in something new and different from the traditional high school drill team, this is the team for you. We love to dance and try new things with our choreography. If these are things you enjoy, then come join us!

Karry Forsythe