TryoutLayout2015 - Cherry Creek High School

Tryout Layout 2015-2016
April 13th: Technique Instruction (Across the floor and Stationary Skills)
and Learn JV Routine
April 15th: JUNIOR VARSITY TRYOUT AND CUT (Athletes that make it
past this round have a guaranteed spot in our program. Those selected
will return Wednesday.)
They will be judged on the Junior Varsity routine as well as technical
elements taught on the first day.
April 16th: Learn Varsity Routines (Pom and Jazz) and learn Varsity
technique skills for final tryout.
April 17th: VARSITY TRYOUT/ TEAM DETERMINED AND POSTED
ONLINE. The dancers will be judged on the Varsity Pom and Jazz
routines, as well as technical skills. They will be placed into groups of
three and will be asked a few interview questions before dancing.
Results will be posted the final night of tryouts online. If you have any
questions or concerns following tryouts you may contact Coach Faymie
Westmoreland directly at Cherrycreekpoms@gmail.com to set up a time
to talk.
Attire
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All dancers must wear ALL BLACK for the entire tryout process.
Black shorts, leggings, jazz pants, and fitted tops are acceptable.
Avoid: Loose fitting clothing, Sweatpants and showing midriffs
Hair: Tight bun with no flyaways.
No jewelry
Cherry Creek Poms 2015-2016 Season
Preferred Elements List
(Subject to change)
Junior Varsity:
 Strong Pom Technique: Arm placement, strength in movements,
and dance ability
 Splits (Right and Left)
 Leg extension (Right and Left)
 Toe Touch
 Straight High Kicks (Right and Left)
 Side Leap
 Front Leap
 Fan Kick
 Calypso
 Turning Disc
 SOLID Triple Pirouette
 SOLID Intermediate turn combos (Turns in second)
 POINTED FEET
 “C” Jump
 Showmanship and Facial expression
Varsity:
ALL OF THE ABOVE INCLUDING:
 Advanced Pom Technique and dance ability
 Advanced Jazz technique and style
 Advanced turn combo (Leg at 90 degrees/ various advanced turn
combos)
 Leg turns
 Double Leg turns
 Double toe touch
 SOLID Quadruple Pirouette
 Tilt jumps
 Spiral turns
 Attitude turns
 Coupé turns
 Unassisted leg extension
*Looking for ability to change dance styles
*Jump height and landing
*Control in all pirouettes and turn combinations
*Consistency in all skills
*Execution of choreography in both styles
Character:
All dancers in the poms program must…
 Represent the school and the program with class and
responsibility at all times.
 Treat teammates and coaches with respect
 Have enthusiasm about the team
 Be a leader and role model for Cherry Creek High School