Dear Parents and Prospective Dance Team Members, Thank you for your interest in the St. Andrew s Episcopal School 2015-2016 Dance Team. As advised by MHSAA, the Mississippi High School Activities Association, attached are the rules and regulations all prospective dance team members and parents must be aware of regarding the sport. A significant amount of time was spent to create a set of regulations that would best serve our school, students, and parents. Carefully read (and file) the documents as this will be our guiding instrument for the upcoming year. Dance Team is a team sport, requiring rigorous practices and conditioning. Therefore, all dance team members are expected to attend all practices unless excused by the coach or a doctor. This includes practices during and after school as well as other practices necessary. The elected dance team members, both Middle and Upper School, will attend a summer camp at MSU from June 1-4. In addition, all Uppers School Dance Team members are expected to help run the Little Saints Dance Camp August 3- August 4. Vacations will not be considered an excuse to miss camp. Any student who will not be able to attend camp should not try out. Camp is a must in improving the squad s skills, learning routines for performances, and building relationships as a team! A clinic will be conducted on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 in the gym from 3:45 5:30 in order to teach the material required for tryouts. Each participant will be required to complete a dance, kicks, and other skills for the tryout. There will be additional technique workshops on Monday, March 23 from 5:30-7:00 for Middle School students and Tuesday, March 24 from 5:30-7:00 for Varsity. We will have practice and mock tryouts in the gym on Thursday, March 28 from 3:30-5:30 in the gym. Tryouts are on Friday, March 27 in the gym. Middle School tryouts will begin at 3:45 and the Upper School tryouts will begin at 5:00. In order to try out, the application, $30 enrollment fee, and contract need to be completed and turned in to Ms. Hogue by 3:30 on Friday, March 20. In addition, the Department of Athletics Permission for Athletic Participation Form as well as the MS Athletic Participation form need to be completed and turned in to Mrs. Gaillet by the same date. Forms and enrollment fees are due no later than 3:30 Friday March 20, 2015 On March 27, all Middle School participants should report to the gym after school and wait for tryouts to start. Students may NOT CHECK OUT OF SCHOOL early ON TRYOUT DAY!!! All participants must wear navy blue shorts with a white top and tennis or dance shoes for tryouts. Participants are not expected to have dance shoes for tryouts. Participants should not wear anything that gives the judges an indication that they were in the past previously on the dance team such as shirts with St. Andrew s Dance Team. A copy of the score sheet the judges use is included in this packet. Any questions about scoring will be answered the week of tryouts. Following tryouts, participants score sheets will not be shared with participants or parents. Tryout results will be announced via email by 7:30 p.m. Friday March 27, 2015. Sincerely, Cyndi Hogue hoguec@gosaints.org Ashley Maples
DANCE TEAM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS APPEARANCE: The Dance Team will present a professional appearance during events. To maintain an acceptable appearance the dance team member will: Keep the uniform neat and clean at all times (including shoes). Be in proper uniform for every required event. This includes the uniform, socks, shoes, hair ribbon, and jacket when weather allows. All attire will be worn in the proper manner. You must also bring your pom poms to each game and practice. Fix hair and makeup in an appropriate manner: Hair must be worn away from the face at all times. Hair should be worn in a nice, clean style. Hair accessories will be determined by the coach for each event. Makeup should be worn in an appropriate fashion. Fingernails must be kept short. The appropriate length of nails should not be longer than the tips of fingers. Nail polish should be a neutral color. No jewelry will be allowed during any dance team activity including practice, games, or any other time the dancer is in uniform. ATTENDANCE: All dance team members must be present in order for practices and events to run smoothly. To maintain a position on the team, the dance team member will: Practice: Attend all scheduled practices. Dance team members will report to practice dressed appropriately and ready to practice at the scheduled time and place. There will be designated attire for every practice. 1. Varsity practice will be Mondays, Tuesdays, 2:40-5:00 and Thursdays 2:40-5:30 and on Fridays 2:40-4:30. Dance Team members should be in practice clothes by 2:50 and stretched and ready to begin practice at 3:00. All snacks should be consumed and cleaned up prior to practice. Varsity Dance Team will not be scheduled on Wednesdays except for special circumstances. Therefore, you should use this time wisely for scheduling appointments and other personal business.) Oct 19 th is the start of winter sports. We could have to practice a few weeks in the morning, before school. Wear proper attire. Follow all guidelines regarding hair, makeup and jewelry. 2. Middle School practice will be Monday-Wednesday practice during F1. Thursday and Friday 7:15 Through F-1 Arrive at practice on time. Wear proper attire Follow guidelines regarding hair, makeup and jewelry. Not chew gum or eat breakfast during practice Games and Special Events Attend all scheduled games and special events. Any conflict needs to be presented to Ms. Hogue as soon as they arise. You will need to email the date and conflicting reason of a missed game. This email will be taken under consideration and will be accepted or denied.
Summer Requirements: Attend practices scheduled during the summer months. Written explanation from a parent/guardian will be expected if dancer is unable to attend. Attend the scheduled summer camp. Be involved in fitness/physical activity during the summer months. DISCIPLINARY ACTION: The team will be using a demerit system. 1) ABSENCES: Unexcused absences for practices, fundraising events, or any other required events will have the following consequences. Each unexcused absence is a demerit. 2) TARDIES: Each tardy will be considered ½ demerit. If a dancer is more than 30 minutes late, it will be counted as an unexcused absence. 3) ATTIRE: Wearing attire to practice, games, or special activities other than what was designated will result in ½ demerit. 4) BEHAVIOR: Any disrespectful or disruptive action will result in demerits depending on the severity of the offense. 5) DEMERIT SCALE: 3 Demerits= Sit out pep rally 4 Demerits= Sit out game 5 Demerits= Sit out pep rally and game 6 Demerits= Sit out remainder of semester 7 Demerits= Dismissal from team COST ESTIMATE: Total Cost Estimate $ 660 Due April 14 -Uniform Fitting - $325 Camp/ Clothes $250-we will use the pieces for pep rally performances and practice during the school year. Dance Shoes - $75 Due May 15- $335 Includes MSU Dance Camp, choreography, food and lodging Additional Items Uniform provided Poms provided New Dancers Warm Up Suit Varsity Monogrammed bag $35
IMPORTANT DATES 2015 Team Tryouts March 19 th 3:30-5:30 MS and US will learn tryout choreography and technique March 20 th 3:30-5:30 MS and US will review tryout choreography and technique March 23 rd 5:30-7:00 Middle School Technique Workshop and choreography review March 24 th 5:30-7:00 Varsity Technique Workshop and choreography review March 26 th 3:30-5:30 MS and Varsity practice and Mock Tryouts March 27 th 3:45 MS tryouts will begin 5:00 Varsity Uniform Fitting Tuesday, April 14-3:00 Varsity 4:00 Middle School C-1/Commons Camp Preparation Thursday, April 9 th Middle School Practice 3:30-5:30 Thursday, April 16 th Middle School Practice 3:30-5:30 Thursday, April 23 rd Middle School Practice 3:30-5:30 Thursday, April 30 th Middle School Practice 3:30-5:30 Thursday, May 7 th Middle School Practice 3:30-5:30 Thursday, May 21 st Varsity Practice 9:00-3:00 Learn Choreography for Camp Tuesday, May 26 th 8:00-1:00 MS / 2-7 Varsity Wednesday, May 27 th 8:00-1:00 MS / 2-7 Varsity Thursday, May 28 th 8:00-1:00 MS / 2-7 Varsity Friday, May 29 th 8:00-1:00 MS / 2-7 Varsity Saturday, May 30 th 8:00-1:00 Both Squads Saturday, May 30 at 12:30 Perform routine - Parents, friends, family, are welcome! UDA Dance Camp Middle School and Varsity will be attending UDA Dance Camp in Starkville, MS on Mississippi State University s campus June 1-4. Service Learning Opportunity June 22-25 Dance Camp for Operation Shoestring Kids here on SA Campus 9:00-2:00 August Dance Practices (before school starts) Monday-Tuesday, August 3-4 Varsity 3:00-5:00 Little Saints Dance Clinic/Varsity Practice 5:30-7:00 Monday, August 10 th 8:00-1:00 MS / 1-6 Varsity Tuesday, August 11 th 8:00-1:00 MS/ 1-6 Varsity Wednesday, August 12 th 8:00-1:00 MS/ 1-6 Varsity Thursday, August 13 th 8:00-1:00 MS/1-4 Varsity Friday, August 14 is the first day of school.
ST. ANDREW S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL DANCE TEAM APPLICATION FORM Complete all portions of this application packet and return to Cyndi Hogue along with your $30.00 nonrefundable participation fee by 3:30 Friday, March 20, 2015. STUDENT NAME: Last First MI PARENT S NAME: ADDRESS: PARENT CELL PHONE: PARENT EMAIL ADDRESS: Please include all emails to be included on distribution list STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS: STUDENT DATE OF BIRTH: CURRENT GRADE: 6 TH 7 TH 8 TH 9 TH 10 TH 11 TH CAMP T-SHIRT SIZE YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION: We certify by our signatures that the above named student: A. Is enrolled at St. Andrew s Episcopal School for the 2015-2016 School year and the tuition deposit has been transacted with the SA Business Office B. Will abide by the rules, regulations set forth in this contract. C. Will pay a $30.00 non-refundable participation fee for clinic week. The $30.00 fee is due by Friday, March 20, 2015. D. Has completed a physical and returned the Department of Athletics- Permission for Athletic Participation form as well as the Mississippi Athletic Participation Form. E. All school accounts are in good standing. Student Signature: Parent Signature: Date: Date