Due to some unforeseen circumstances, and a massive amount of tryout weekend conflicts (graduations, recitals, etc), we have decided to move to a virtual tryout process, to accommodate the most amount of attendees.
First round : VIDEO SUBMISSION
For video submissions, we would like to have the following on film:
- pirouettes (as many as you can do) (please demonstrate twice)
- 2 of your most advanced level turn combinations, in alaseconde’ (please include pirouettes, floats, changing/reverse spots)
- 3 jumps/leaps of your choice
- 2 leg skills of your choice
- 3 (or more) acro skills of your choice (aerial if possible, rubber band if possible)
- 2 videos of you performing dance choreography (1 hip hop, 1 contemporary/jazz) (this can be from a class or performance)
- 1 minute solo (style: contemporary, jazz, lyrical, or hip hop)
- short introduction of yourself and your background
Please wear black dance top, black dance shorts (you may wear pants for hip hop portion), and appropriate shoes for the style being performed.
Combine into one video, and email. You may email the actual video, or a shared drop box link.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT IN NO LATER THAN MAY 19th at 12:00pm (noon) TO UCOPOMSQUAD@GMAIL.COM . They will be reviewed that evening, and second round will be contacted by May 20th.
Second Round ; ZOOM INTERVIEW
After reviewing the video submissions, we will make a cut, contact those that will move onto the second round. We will then schedule a zoom interview with each of you. Interviews will be held May 21-23.
New Team will be announced May 24th.
Thank you for your flexibility. Please let me know if you have any questions. We are so looking forward to seeing your submissions!
Lil Watson
Head Coach, UCO Pom
