Torero Spirit Team 2008-2009 Tryout Announcement!

April 2, 2008

Come join the nationally ranked Torero Spirit Team, cheer for our Torero champions, and dance in front of sold out crowds for Torero football and basketball games! Get involved in the USD student community and the San Diego community. Compete and dance with one of the most well respected dance and cheer teams in the West Coast Conference.

Tryouts: April 26-27, 2008

Where: University of San Diego Sportscenter

When: 9am doors & registration open. Tryouts begin at 10am.

What to wear:

  • All black dance attire. (jazz pants, cargo pants, form fitting, appropriate tops, no baggy t-shirts)
  • Tennis shoes and jazz shoes with non-marking soles.
  • Hair and make-up should be done as if you were at a performance.
  • No jewelry or visible body piercings.
  • What to Bring:

  • All required and completed forms.
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Towel
  • Tryout Process

    *Saturday will consist of the dance and cheer portion of the tryout. Number of cuts is based on the number of people auditioning. Those who make the final cut, will move on to Sunday.

    *You will be taught a 4 eight count hip hop routine and demonstrate technique across the floor. You will also learn a cheer/chant, demonstrate rallying ability, and anyone who tumbles will have the opportunity to show that as well. Mats will be provided on the floor.

    *Judging is based on a point system. Your highest and lowest scores are thrown out, the remaining scores are averaged. Those scoring the highest will advance to the next round of auditioning.

    *Sunday morning, beginning at 10:30am, individual interviews will be conducted in 15-20 minute intervals.
    - Interview attire is business casual. No jeans or flip flops please.

    *Once the interviews have concluded, we will hold the final dance cut. We will deliberate for approximately an hour, then announce the 2008-2009 Torero Spirit Team.

     

     

    *Once the team has been announced, we will have a team meeting and introduction. Please bring a checkbook, as we will be collecting uniform money at that time.

    Tryout Requirements:

    *You must provide a copy of your acceptance letter, by the end of May, if you are an incoming freshman or transfer.

    *All applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from a former cheer/dance coach or teacher.

    *All applicants must have a former cheer/dance coach or teacher fill out, and send in the coach's questionnaire. (Instructions are provided on the form.)

    *All applicants must bring a signed and completed application, with photo, to the tryout. You may also pre-register for the audition through Coach Nicole LaBarbera.

    *All applicants must read, agree to, and sign the form, "Things To Know Before You Tryout."

  • 2008-09 Tryout Application
  • Coach's Questionnaire  
  • Things to Know Before You Tryout 
  • Insurance Waiver 
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