Tryouts

Tryouts for the 2012-13 squad were April 21/22, 2012. View a slideshow of the 2012-13 squad.

KU Dance Clinics

Our skills clinics are 3-hour informal clinics taught by the KU Rock Chalk Dancers and coaches at a cost of $50 per participant. Our clinics focus mainly on technique, skill drills and pom tech. Note that these clinics aren't a part of KU's tryouts — they're simply to improve your dance skills and they're open to anyone. Check back later for 2012-13 clinics.

What to Wear at Tryouts

For all three days of tryouts, ladies should wear a sports bra, hot pants/biker shorts, athletic shoes/dance shoes, no jewelry, and your hair should be game-day ready. No hosery or dance tights. Note that these requirements are for safety reasons, and also note that "Overall Image" is a part of your tryout score, so it's in your best interest to look "game-ready."

Skill Requirements

The tryout requirements are shown below.

• Quadruple Pirouettes
• Fouette Turns
• Leaps - Right, Left, Center, Turning Discs
• Kicks
• Fight Song (will be taught at clinic)
• Audition Routine: you will learn the jazz combo online, posting of routine will be 2 weeks prior to tryouts with directions on where to get video routine, you will also will be taught a short hip hop combo at tryouts, along with working signs.
• Fitness

Selection Criteria

Dancers are selected based on their skills performance, overall GPA, and interview. Judges decisions are final.