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COME DANCE WITH US!!
Tryouts for the 2025-2026 are coming up! Below you can find all the information you'll need for this year's tryouts.
If you are unable to make it to the in person tryouts on April 17th, please email jeanaharmon@alpinedistrict.org to schedule a private tryout!
Cavette Drill Team Tryout Packet 2025-26.pdfimportant dates
important dates
April 7th - Parent meeting at 8:00PM at AFHS Media Center
April 8th - Registration opens
April 8th - DANCE Tryout Clinic from 3:30-5:30PM in the AFHS NORTH GYM
April 14th - MILITARY Tryout Clinic from 3:00-5:00PM in the AFHS NORTH GYM
April 15th - POM Tryout Clinic from 3:30-5:30PM in The Cave
April 16th - Review of all Combos from 1:30-3:30PM in The Cave
April 17th - TRYOUTS AT 3:30PM IN THE AFHS SOUTH GYM/DANCE ROOM (check-in begins at 3:00PM)
**We will be teaching tryout combos at the tryout clinics. However, the clinics are not mandatory! We will be sending out videos of the combos to the list of those registered for tryouts as we teach them. If you can't attend a clinic you will need to learn the combo yourself from the videos we send.**
How tryouts will work
How tryouts will work
Check-in for tryouts will start at 3:00PM on April 17th. This is where you will receive your number, turn in your headshot and parent waiver (can be found in the tryout packet located at the front office of AFHS, AFJHS, and MRJHS, and it is linked below).
At 3:30PM we will teach you a short hip-hop combo on the spot that you will then audition in front of the judges later that day. Once we are confident that everyone has learned this combo, we will do a quick run through of all the other combos taught during the clinics (& sent through email). Then we will go in front of the judges!
We will place you in groups of 4 to go in front of the judges where you will perform the across the floor/technique, military, dance, pom, and hip-hop combos. At the end, we will give you a couple counts of 8 to do any tricks or skills you have that you want to show the judges. This will be your last impression!
Once all the groups are done, the judges might want to see some people again so we could ask for some people to come back and do whatever combos they ask. After the short callbacks, tryouts will be over and we will send results out within the next couple days!
What to wear
What to wear
Please wear all black, form fitting dance wear that you feel comfortable in. We recommend a black tank with leggings or spankies!
"When standing at attention, apparel must cover the midriff," we ask that you make sure you stay within these guidelines. No bra tops or crop tops will be allowed at clinics or auditions.
As for shoes, we HIGHLY encourage dance footwear! Bring turners & goreboots if you have them, and bring tennis shoes for the hip-hop!
Team Requirements
Team Requirements
We are looking for well rounded dancers with technical skills who are willing to work hard and want to improve. We will also be looking for facial expressions, showmanship, and sharp movement. Tumbling skills and unique tricks are always a bonus. Be prepared to do a hand-spring and kip-up during the hip-hop combo!
Additional skills to make each competition routine:
Military: Flat left, right, and middle splits, good high kicks, sharp movement, stall, flare, and handstand trick
Dance: Advanced turn sequence (fuetes, a la seconde turns, etc.), triple/quad pirouette, right and left aerials, good musicality, and presentation
Show: Front handspring, kip up, good facials/energy, and sharp movement (once we know what this category will entail this year, we will have a better idea of requirements for this routine)
As a member of the AFHS Cavettes you will also be required to maintain a 2.5 GPA throughout the entire year.
Register my athlete
Register my athlete
Register My Athlete (RMA) must be complete before tryouts! Please go to registermyathlete.com to get this complete as soon as possible!
Concussion Education Verification - you need to download the document from RMA then after reading it you (the athlete & a parent/guardian) must sign and date it. You can submit a picture or pdf.
Physical - You need to download the packet from RMA. Please make sure you use this one, it is the most up-to-date. Physicals are only valid for one year and must be valid through your entire competition season.
You need to complete the Consent form and Medical History form and then take the physical form to your physician to complete. Make sure the 'Athlete Information' section is complete, the physician has marked clearance, the physician's signature is dated and the physician's office address and phone number are included. The 3 complete documents must be submitted together.
Current class schedule - you will need to submit a term 4 class schedule for tryouts. Please make sure you know that they must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 classes in order to participate. This is important for you to note as you are registering for next year.
Most recent report card - you need to submit a term 3 report card. You can download a report card through the 'Portfolio' menu is Skyward. Class schedules with grades and transcripts are not acceptable. You must have a minimum of 2.5 for the term and no more than one F. We will check grades again after 4th term and 1st and 2nd term of next year.
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