SILVER SPURS POM SQUAD 

The Official 6th Grade Pom, Jazz, and Hip Hop Competitive Team

Under the Direction of Ms. Joycelyn Parker | Null Middle School Dance Department

💥 About the Team

Welcome to the Silver Spurs Pom Squad, the newest addition to the NMS Stallion Dance Department!

The Silver Spurs are a performance and competitive pom squad made up of motivated 6th grade students who want to grow as dancers, performers, and leaders. Think of the Sparks as our Junior Varsity team, a training and performance program designed to prepare dancers for the Varsity-level Stallion Dance Team(7th and 8th grade).

This team brings together school pride, teamwork, and the excitement of performing for live crowds while building strong foundational skills in pom, jazz, and hip hop.

My goal as the director is to mold confident, respectful, disciplined, and dynamic young dancers who can handle the energy of competition and the joy of performance. The Sparks program will give every member the chance to grow, shine, and be part of something incredible!

✨ Tryout Information

When: The 2nd week of school
Duration: 3 days – Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Location: Null Middle School Dance Studio - RM 603

Audition Styles: Pom/Jazz • Hip Hop
Additional Skills Observed: Battements (high kicks) • Left Split • Right Split

Prep Days (Wednesday & Thursday):

• 4:10pm – 6:00pm

• Learn short combinations in pom/jazz & hip hop

• You may record the combos to review at home

• These days are required. Nothing will be retaught on tryout day!

Tryout Day (Friday):

• 4:30pm – 8pm

• Perform all combinations learned during prep days

• Ms. J will observe attitude, effort, energy, execution, and appearance.

Audition Attire:

• All black dancewear (top and bottom)

• Dancers may decorate their top with rhinestones or sparkle [not required]

• Black jazz shoes or skin tone half soles required

• Hair secured neatly off the face in a single ponytail

Audition Transportation:

• Be sure to have a ride for 8:00pm pick-up at the bus ramp

• Black jazz shoes or skin tone half soles required

Audition Attendance:

• If you do not attend both prep days, you will not be prepared to attend.

• Attendance is not optional.

• Ms. J will be observing dancers on the prep days as well

📅 Practice Schedule

Weekly Practices:

• Every Wednesday & Thursday from 4:10 PM – 6:00 PM

• Fridays only when Wednesdays are canceled for games.

All practice days are always mandatory and non-negotiable. If you cannot commit to ALL days, you can not stay on the team.

• Students should report to Ms. J immediately following dismissal at 3:40 PM, and will receive a free meal before practice in the cafeteria.

💲 Fees & Payments

• $40 Membership Fee – nonrefundable

• Parents will receive links to order the required team shirt, performance top, performance leggings, team sweatshirt, team poms, team shoes, team earrings

  • Parents will also receive link for Family/Friends support gear

• Membership fee {RevTrak} — no cash accepted

• All attire pieces — use the provided links to order items to be shipped directly to your address instead of waiting to purchase items through the campus

👕 Dress Code

Wednesdays: black shirt & any black athletic bottoms
Thursdays: black shirt & any black athletic bottoms

• Team shoes: black jazz shoes & skin tone half soles & team tennis shoes

•  Dancers should always maintain a clean, professional, and unified appearance at every practice and event.

👗 Contract Signing

New members must pick up their team by-laws from the dance studio. No student is an official member until all documents are signed and turned in by the deadline. 

Each dancer should wear:

• A black dress and black shoes for photos

• Hair and makeup may be styled however they prefer for this event

This is a fun and proud moment to officially welcome our Sparks to the team!

🎭 Performance Opportunities

The Silver Spurs Pom Squad will proudly represent Null Middle School at:

• 1–2 Football Game Halftime Performances w/ Stallion Dance Team

• 1-2 Basketball Game Halftime Performances w/ Stallion Dance Team

• 1 Dance Competition

• 1–2 Community Parades

• Guest Performances at District Events w/ Stalion Dance Team

• TDEA Deal Assessment (New District Requirement for 12-20 6th graders every year starting Feb. 2026)

• Fall Dance Concert (December)

• Spring Dance Concert (May)

📚 Eligibility

To audition or remain on the team, students must:

• Be a 6th grade student at Null Middle School

• Turn in a copy (not the original) of their completed athletic physical

• Provide a copy of their most recent report card with all grades 70 & above : Last 5th grade report card

• Maintain good academic standing and behavior on campus

Participation in other on campus organizations is allowed as long as there are no schedule conflicts.

⚠️ Important: If your dancer plans to audition for the Stallion Dance Team in 7th and/or 8th grade, they will not be able to participate in other sports once accepted. Dance is a sport. SDT is a year-round commitment with constant performances. This is a great experience for you to decide if SDT is the best fit for you your 7th and/or 8th grade year.

🖤 Commitment

Being a Silver Spurs is a privilege, not a requirement. 6th graders, in all districts, are not allowed to participate in extracurricular programs under UIL. Because we have dance teams instead of drill teams, we’re able to give some performance outlets under Fine Arts.

This is an extracurricular team, and members are expected to:

• Attend every scheduled practice and performance

• Communicate conflicts ahead of time (not the day of)

• Represent the dance department with respect, teamwork, and enthusiasm

Consistent attendance and effort are key to staying performance-ready.

💫 Why Join the Silver Spurs?

• Build dance skills in pom, jazz, and hip hop

• Learn discipline, confidence, and teamwork

• Represent your school in high-energy performances

• Be part of a family of dancers who support and inspire one another

• Become more prepared for the Stallion Dance Team tryouts in your 7th and 8th grade years

This is your chance to shine, learn, and grow while having an unforgettable experience on and off the stage!

We can’t wait to see the next generation of Silver Spurs light up the floor!

For questions or updates, please contact Ms. Joycelyn Parker, Head Dance Director, via the department email address. nulldancedpt.nms@gmail.com