CHEERLEADING
Preferred Requirements
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Tumbling - Handsprings, tucks, standing tucks, jumps to tucks, series handsprings
(USASF tumbling levels 3-5) -
Stunting - Flyers and Bases: Full-up prep and extension, double-ups, liberties, heel stretch/needle full-down and double-downs, arabesque, skater/scale 540-down
(USASF stunting levels 3-5, Coed and All-Girl) -
Jumps - Quad jump connected
(any combo of 4 jumps)
General Requirements
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Good sideline presence
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Sharp motions
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Versatility and school spirit
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Commitment to cheer basketball AND football
* ALL SKILLS WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Tryout will consist of learning a short dance, sideline cheers, stunting, jumping, and tumbling. Be prepared to stunt with several different groups doing several different positions. Dress Code - Black spandex (ex. Nike Pros), white top (t-shirt or tank top, no sports bras) hair half up/half down, cheer bow, clean, white cheer shoes.
DANCE
Preferred Requirements
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Leaps & Jumps - Toe touches, regular leaps, side leaps, switch leaps, switch side leaps, barrel leaps, reverse leaps, surprise leaps
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Turns: At least 1 eight count of straight leg fuettes, double pirouettes, preferably triple pirouettes
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Flexibility: High kicks, catch and hold turns, tilt kicks, illusions, fan kicks
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Pom elements, Hip-hop elements, Jazz elements
General Requirements
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Good sideline presence
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Sharp motions
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Versatility and school spirit
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Commitment to dance basketball, competitions and other performances
* ALL SKILLS WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Tryout will consist of learning a short dance and working specific dance skills. Dress Code - Black jazz pants, bikers, and capris are all acceptable. Black fitted tank-top or t-shirt. Please bring jazz shoes. Hair needs to be pulled back out of the face.
For more info, please contact Coach Pete Graham at pgraham@ncwc.edu