Tryouts

Tryouts for the 2012-13 squad will be April 21/22, 2012. Register for tryouts by submitting the Tryout Packet (.doc). Contact CatJ@ku.edu for tryout paperwork.

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.

Feb. 26: noon to 3pm
March 10: noon to 3pm
March 24: noon to 3pm
April 14: noon to 3pm

To attend, complete the Registration form (pdf). Direct questions to catj@ku.edu.

What to Wear at Tryouts

Example of proper tryout attire. 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.