We are so excited that you have decided to try out for the Gardendale High School Auxiliary. Please follow the steps below to complete the tryout registration process. You and a parent/guardian must also attend the Parent Meeting on January 13th at 6:30 in the GHS Auditorium.
Registration will close on February 14th.
Step One - Read through the Auxiliary Tryout Packet which includes tryout requirements, the auxiliary constitution, estimated expenses, guidelines for parents, and the concessions acknowledgment form.
Step Two - Complete the Google Form linked below.
Step Three - Turn in a copy of your physical to Ms. Morgan in room 214. Please find a link to the current physical form below. Your physical must be current and signed and dated by a physician (M.D. or D.O.). You may not participate in clinic without a current physical. If your physical is already on file with the school, I will still need a copy of it.
Step Four - Turn in a sealed envelope with your $500 deposit check to Ms.Morgan in room 214. You must include a driver's license number and a phone number on the check. If you do not make the team, your envelope will be returned unopened. If you do make the team, your check will be deposited the week following tryouts.
Step Five - Scan the QR Code to be added to the tryout GroupMe. This GroupMe is for students only.
TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS
Dancers will receive a technique score worth 30 points and a showmanship score worth 20 points.
Dancers will receive a technique score worth 30 points and a showmanship score worth 20 points.
Dancers should be on relevé with pointed toes and connected passé.
Splits should be down to the floor with pointed toes.
Dancers should not pull on others in group kicks. Kicks should be toward the nose with no hunching. Legs should be straight and toes should be pointed. Kicks should be on count.
Dancers should not pull on others in group kicks. Kicks should be toward the nose with no hunching. Legs should be straight and toes should be pointed. Kicks should be on count.
Dancers should hit a full split position in the air with straight legs and pointed feet.
Dancers should plié and complete the leap with straight legs and pointed toes.
Dancers should plié and complete the leap with straight legs and pointed toes.
Dancers should complete the leap with the proper head position while spotting and pointing toes.
Dancers should be on relevé, spotting, and completing turns with minimal traveling and toes should be pointed.
The dancer's back leg should be in attitude position with a deep back arch while keeping the front leg straight and extended.
Dancers will have up to 16 counts to showcase their best skills which may include leaps, turns, and/or acro tricks. Dancers completing an acro trick may earn up to five bonus points. The attached video shows an example of skills that could be included, but dancers are not limited to or required to perform these skills.
Tryout Clinic: February 24th - 27th
Tryouts: February 28th
Varsity Fitting: March 6th
Field Show Costume Fitting: March 9th
Magnolia Festival: TBD
High Kick Clinic: May 3rd
UDA Camp: May 31st - June 3rd at Mississippi State