University of North Texas Athletics
North Texas Dancers
1/24/2007 12:00:00 AM | General
The purpose of the North Texas Dancers is to promote spirit in support of the University’s athletic teams, student body, faculty, staff and alumni. The North Texas Dancers serve as ambassadors of the university throughout the communities of
Duties Throughout the Year
During the summer, the North Texas Dancers attend weekly practices to begin preparation for the upcoming seasons. They perform at numerous Freshmen Orientations and other appearances. At the end of the summer, the dancers practice for two weeks learning all cheers, sidelines, tags, and half-time shows for football games/pep rallies.
Fall brings football season, which in return means much excitement and fun for the dancers. The dancers are required to attend and perform at all home games and selected away games. In addition to cheering on the sidelines, the dancers also perform at the Friday Night @ Clark Park Pep Rallies, half-time routines and at tailgate functions before each game. Close to the end of the semester, basketball season begins.
In Winter, basketball season is in full swing. The dancers perform at all men's and women’s home games. Prep Classes begin in the late winter to help incoming candidates prepare for auditions. Competition season also begins as the dancers prepare to compete with other Universities at National Competitions.
In the Spring, basketball season finishes up with post-season games and the Sun Belt Conference Tournament.
To end out the year, tryouts are held for the next season.
Prep Classes and Auditions 2007-2008
$10 Cash/class
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
April 11th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th
Tuesdays from 7:00 -
Held in Stovall Hall Room 175
Prep classes will begin in the SPRING of 2008 from 7-8pm in Stovall Hall room 175 and will run up until the actual week of auditions. Each class will consist of a warm-up, technique, and short dance routine. The final prep class will be a mock audition with current dancers showing all applicants the audition process. Current NT Dancers will also perform a basketball routine as well as answer any questions in the final prep class. Each class is $10 and we encourage everybody interested in trying out to attend at least one prep class and the final April 29th prep class!
You must bring the following to auditions:
Up to date grade transcript
$20 application fee
Copy of your proof of insurance card (front & back)
Class SATURDAY May 3rd:
Learn technique, routine, and fight song for auditions
Auditions SUNDAY May 4th:
Perform technique, routine, and fight song for the judges
The following are included in each yearly audition:
Technique
LEFT and RIGHT side
LEAPS: Jetes, Switch Leaps, Russians, Axles
TURNS: Double/Triple Pirouettes, Fouettes, Chaines
Routine
Jazz and Hip Hop Combination incorporating technical elements
Fight Song / High Kick Combination
Strong motions, Memorization of words and movement, University Pride plus a High Kick Combination
Questions, EMAIL the dancers account at untdancers@gmail.com
