2009-2010 Illinette Try-Outs
April 24-25, 2009
May 1-2, 2009
  2009-2010 Information: 
 

OPEN PRACTICE
Come check out a practice! We invite you to watch one of our practices to get a better idea of what we do. It is also a great opportunity to get more information and ask questions.
March 15 Time: 2-3 pm Location: Huff Hall Gym
 

TRY-OUTS

Try-outs will be held over a two weekend period. You will only be allowed to attend one weekend. After both weekends, the team will be chosen based on the top scores. Both weekends will be identical in process and judging.

Try-Out Dates:

April 24th-25th Krannert (Studio A and B) or May 1st-2nd Huff Hall:
Tryouts will be held in Studio A and B on the third floor of Krannert for both Saturday and Sunday (April 24th-25th). There will by fliers directing you to the rooms, as it is a little difficult to find.

Friday (clinic) 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Saturday (clinic) 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.(try-outs to be held in the afternoon)


Preparation should include the following: flexibility, double/triple turns, switch leaps, regular leaps, axles, and toe touches.  The routines may or may not include all of those moves and may even include others not mentioned.  It is a good idea to be prepared with those basics.
  Frequently Asked Questions
 
Please visit the FAQ Section for all audition-related questions.
  What to wear:
 
For the clinics, you may wear comfortable dance clothes.
  For the try-outs, you are required to wear a black sports bra or a black, tight fitting, athletic tank top and black biker shorts. If you choose to wear tights under the biker shorts, they must be a nude color.
  Please bring the following to try-outs:
 
* Proof of enrollment or acceptance at/to U of I: an I-Card for current U of I students or a Letter of Acceptance for incoming freshmen.
* A photo of yourself.  It will be used to put a face with a name if you are chosen for second cuts.
* A blank tape to record music
  Questions?
  Please e-mail the captains Debbie and Colleen at Illinettes@hotmail.com
 

Also, a reminder: Clinics and try-outs are closed to the public; parents and friends will not be allowed in the rooms at any time.

 

Good Luck!!!
 

 

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