TROJAN DANCE FORCE A U D I T I O N S

COMING APRIL 2008

AUDIT ION SCHEDULE

I n f o rma t i o n a l Me e t i n g • C l i n i c s I & I I F i n a l Aud i t i o n • F i n a l i s t I n t e r v i ew s

The Trojan Dance Force is the University’s only Athletic-sponsored competitive dance team. Judges will be looking for athletic dancers with solid dance technique, exceptional performance quality, and strong commitment to Dance Force. Dancers will perform a 1-minute jazz routine, and two across-the-floor combinations including technical elements such as triple pirouettes, fouette turns, leg extensions, and various leaps.

OUT-OF-STATE VIDEO AUDITIONS: To be received no later than April 14th 2008

Video submissions should include the following:

• Technical jazz routine less than 1 minute 30 seconds

• Showcase leaps, turns, technique & flexibility

• Two across-the-floor combinations

• Three dance references

• Completed Application & recent photograph

(professional headshot not necessary)

MAIL TO: Trojan Dance Force Auditions USC Athletics 3501 Watt Way Heritage Hall 203A Los Angeles, CA 90089 *Call 213-740-1677 for overnight delivery instructions

Team Email: tdf@usc.edu Website: http://usctrojans.cstv.com/trads/usc-trojan-dance-force.html

2008-2009 Trojan Dance Force Application Due on Clinic Day II

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Trojan Dance Force. We look forward to getting to know you during audition week and wish you the best of luck! Applicants must submit a fully completed application to be eligible to audition.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Name Email Cell Phone Local USC Address Permanent Address Year at USC (as of Fall 2008) Major Have you ever auditioned for the Trojan Dance Force? If so, when?

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS, New Members:

1. Why would you like to be on the Trojan Dance Force? 2. What are your greatest strengths? What can you offer to the team this season? 3. Describe past dance experience (May use bulleted list or include dance resume) 4. Explain any other commitments on the USC Campus:

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS, Returning Members:

1. Why are you re-auditioning for Dance Force? What can you offer the new team? 2. Describe your favorite/most memorable experience as a member of Dance Force. 3. What would you like to improve or work differently for next year’s team? 4. What would you like to improve within yourself for next season?

DANCE REFERENCES, All Applicants: References are highly weighted in the selection process. Again, if you do not include three references in your application, you will not be eligible to audition.

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