Eau Gallie Dance Team - Eau Gallie High School Band

Eau Gallie Dance team Tryouts
Monday, , May 1-3 6pm
pm-8:
8:30
30pm
EGHS Gym
Please dress appropriately or you will not be allowed to participate in tryouts. NO JEANS, BAGGY CLOTHES OR JEWELRY. You
MUST have proper footwear to attend tryouts. Tennis shoes or dance shoes are acceptable. Tryouts will be closed to the public.
*An additional tryout session will be held on Monday May 7th from 6-8:30 PM located in the EGHS Bandroom for JMS Chorus students
due to the chorus concert conflict on Thursday, May 3 rd
Team Pre-Tryout Parent Meeting
Monday, April 30th
5:30 pm
EGHS Bandroom
All financial and time obligations of the team will be given during this meeting so parents have a full understanding of what is expected
if their student tries out and makes the team.
2012-13
13 New Team Meeting
Wednesday, , May 14 7 pm
EGHS Bandroom
You will be sized for uniforms, practice wear, and dance shoes. The first payment ($100) is due at this time.
For any further information or questions, please feel free to email
directors@eaugallieband.org
Check out the Eau Gallie Band website for more information: eaugallieband.org

2012 Eau Gallie Dance Team Tryout Requirements and Information
I. General Team Information
The Eau Gallie Dance Team is a group that performs as a unit of the Eau Gallie High School Marching Commodores
marching band. This group provides color and expression to the marching band performance through the use of dance
and various equipment. Students on the Dance Team are considered to be members of the Eau Gallie Band and are
subject to all rules and requirements of the Eau Gallie Band. The staff for the Eau Gallie Band and for the Dance
Team includes:
• Thomas Singletary—Band Director
• Veronica Curran—Band Director
• Laura Singletary— Band Director
• Bobby Blum—Percussion Director
• Dan Johnson—Percussion Instructor
• Tiffany Hall—Dance Team Instructor
II. General Tryout Information:
Tryout clinics will be held May 1-2 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. in the EGHS gym. Tryout routines will be taught at
these clinics. The tryout will be held on Thursday, May 3 from 5:45 pm to 8:45 pm in the EGHS Gym.
Required attire/hair for the day of tryouts:
- Fitted White shirt (no baggy clothing will be permitted)
- Black Athletic shorts such as soffees or other dancewear shorts (denim and extremely baggy basketball shorts
will not be permitted)
- Hair must be slicked back into a ponytail.
- Dance shoes or tennis shoes.
III. Team Eligibility:
All those interested in trying out for the 2012 Eau Gallie Dance team must meet the following requirements:
• If you were a member of last year’s Eau Gallie Band and/or Flag and Dance Team, you must have a zero
balance in your account before you can attend the tryout sessions.
• Attend tryout clinic sessions and turn in required paperwork by May 3 rd , the day of tryouts.
• Come dressed in appropriate attire for clinic sessions and for the tryout. Appropriate attire includes dance
wear and/or fitted shorts and t shirts. Tennis shoes or dance shoes are required.
• Participate in clinic activities with a good attitude.
• Have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA (or equivalent for incoming freshmen). This is required in order to be eligible
for the team. GPAs will be confirmed in the school’s computer system.
• Have a “clean” behavior/dean’s office record at the school that you are attending presently and grades of “S”
for behavior in your present classes. (Behavior grades will be checked in the school system.)

IV. Tryout Results and Status
There are two levels of acceptance to the Eau Gallie Dance team: full performing member, and alternate
member.
A FULL PERFORMING MEMBER has met all tryout performance criteria and has fully participated in all
pre-tryout activities and met all pre-tryout criteria (grades, behavior, attire, attitude, etc.) These
members will be assigned a full-show performing spot on the field for the 2012 marching season.
AN ALTERNATE MEMBER has met most of the tryout performance criteria at a satisfactory level, but
has areas that need reinforcement and training. They have fully participated in all pre-tryout activities
and met all pre-tryout criteria (grades, behavior, attire, attitude, etc.) These members will be assigned a
partial performing spot on the field for the 2012 marching season. They will also serve to fill vacancies
that may occur due to illness or injury during the season. ALL ALTERNATE MEMBERS WILL PERFORM
AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE COMPLETED SHOW.
Students who do not meet the tryout criteria for dance skills OR who do not meet the pre-tryout
criteria (attendance at clinics, grades, behavior, attire, and attitude) will not be accepted to the
team.
Notification of tryout results will be given to students via letter at the conclusion of the audition on
Thursday, May 3. A second tryout may be held to accommodate students who were unable to attend the
first tryout due to conflict. Those who are selected to be on the 2012 team will be required to provide
the first initial payment of $100.00 (for rehearsal attire and uniform down payment) at the first TEAM
MEETING on Monday, May 14 th (7:00 p.m.) Checks are to be made to Eau Gallie Band and payments are
non-refundable. (Please speak with Coach Hall or Mr. Singletary if you need to split this initial payment into two installments).
V. Evaluation Criteria
Students will be instructed in and evaluated on the following areas:
DANCE SKILLS: (these skills will be taught and reinforced in the clinic/training session
on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 1-2) Dance training will include basic stretching, jazz
walk/run technique, center/posture, turnout, basic ballet fundamentals, and combinations.
For any further information or questions, please feel free to email
directors@eaugallieband.org
Check out the Eau Gallie Band website for more information: eaugallieband.org

Time-
2012 Eau Gallie Dance team--
--Time
and Money Expectations for the Year
• Please see the attached calendar for dates and times for summer rehearsals. Practices for the team will begin in May and will
extend through the summer. There will be weekly practices in May, June, and July.
• In July, students will be expected to participate in our training camp for the Dance team on July 11-13. Students will also be
expected to attend Eau Gallie Band Camp July 23-31 & August 1-3 (weekdays).
• Once school starts, the team will rehearse twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. Additional rehearsals may
be scheduled as needed in October (with advance notice) to prepare for competition. The rehearsal schedule will be
modified/scaled back at the beginning of November (after competition/football season ends.)
• The team performs and attends all home football games (Friday nights beginning in late August), select away football games, and a
maximum of 3 competitions/festivals. October is competition month. Please reserve the 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Saturdays in October as
potential competition dates.
• The Dance Team activity ends with football season.
Money-
All fees from Eau Gallie Band 2011-12 must be paid before students can tryout for the new Dance Team.
The Dance team payment schedule for 2012 is as follows:
Due Payment Covers Fundraising Opportunity
May $100
(less for girls who
already own the
approved dance attire.
See Coach Hall to make
sure they are in good
condition.)
June $100
(less for girls who
already own the
approved dance attire)
Practice-wear (2 shorts, 2 shirts), dance
shoes, Performance uniform down-payment,
drill-writers fee.
Friday uniform (skort and polo), EG flip
flops, on-field props and equipment
This payment is due at the first team meeting on May
14. No fundraising opportunities will be available for
this payment. **this payment is non-refundable**
(Please speak with Coach Hall or Mr. Singletary if you
need to split this initial payment into two installments.
The two installments will be due May 14 and May 31.)
Sponsor T-shirt
Each student will be required to get a minimum
of two $20 sponsors. Any additional sponsors
will go to defray the cost of participation.
July $100 Band camp instruction/choreography, water
cooler, coordinates and lanyard
Car Wash
August $75 Performance uniform, tights, accessories Commodore Cards
September $75 Transportation, Travel meals, Competition
entry fees
Band Golf Tournament
TOTAL $450
All Payments are due by the 15th of the month. Students may pay their payment directly or may choose to fundraise to cover the cost
of their payment. These fees will be paid over time in payments to allow time for sponsors and fundraisers to be done by individuals to
assist in their fees. You will be sized at the new team meeting on May 14, and once your uniforms are ordered you are financially
responsible for these items even if you quit the team as they are custom made. $100 will be due at the new team meeting on May 14
(non-refundable.) If you need to split this into 2 payments that is not a problem, but a verbal arrangement needs to be set. Please see
Coach Hall or Mr. Singletary to make arrangements.

Checklist of Items Needed for Tryouts. . .
o Tryout clothing should be somewhat fitted; nothing extremely baggy. Students should
wear a white t-shirt and black shorts (soffees or other fitted shorts), and should have
the appropriate footwear. Hair should be slicked back into a ponytail.
o Sneakers or dance shoes are REQUIRED to participate. Performing in socks will not be
allowed for safety reasons.
o NO JEANS OR JEWELRY FOR ANY REASON
o Completed team application with student and parent
signature and all forms completed.
o Physical completed, physical form completed and signed.
For any further information or questions, please feel free to email
directors@eaugallieband.org
Check out the Eau Gallie Band website for more information: eaugallieband.org

Eau Gallie Dance Team—
Summer Rehearsal schedule 2012
Date Time Location
Wednesday, May 18 6:00-8:30 pm EGHS Bandroom
Monday, June 4 8:30 -11:00 am EGHS Gym
Monday, June 11 8:30 -11:00 am EGHS Gym
Monday, June 18 8:30 -11:00 am EGHS Gym
Monday, June 25 8:30 -11:00 am EGHS Gym
Monday, June 28 8:30 -11:00 am EGHS Gym
July 11-13
9:00 a.m. – 1 PM EGHS Auditorium
Dance Training Camp
Monday, July 23-Friday, 12:00-3:15 pm,
July 27
6-9:15 pm
Band Camp
Monday, July 30-Friday, 12:00-3:15 pm,
August 3
6-9:15 pm
Band Camp
Meet at EGHS North
Cafeteria, rehearse in Gym
and at the practice field
Meet at EGHS North
Cafeteria, rehearse in Gym
and at the practice field
Tuesday, August 7 6-9 pm EGHS practice field
Thursday, August 9
Regular Fall rehearsals begin EGHS practice field
6-8:30 pm (Tuesdays and
Thursdays)

EAU GALLIE HIGH SCHOOL
DANCE TEAM 2012-13
STUDENT / PARENT CONTRACT
I have read and understand the guidelines and policies of the EGHS
Dance Team for 2012-13. I understand my financial commitments
to the program as stated in the document (total payments $450),
and that failure to meet financial deadlines will be grounds to
remove my student from the activity. I understand the information
given to me regarding tryouts, results, eligibility, and time
commitments.
Student’s Name (printed) ______________________________
Parent’s Signature____________________________________