UTC Majorette Tryouts

Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
UTC Maclellan Gym

Tryout Requirements:

• Each twirler must present an individual routine (1.5 to 2 minutes in length). Routine may consist of only one baton skills or may incorporate multiple baton work.
• A short group routine will be learned at the tryout and performed for the judges.
• Minimum skills required include:
  • 2 spin
  • flat 2 spin
  • toss reverse illusion
  • toss cartwheel and/or walkover
  • general baton handling skills
  • basic 2 baton skills
  Additional skills are a plus. Twirlers should be able to complete these basic moves with ease and without showing strain.
• Twirlers must be physically fit and practiced.
• The minimum requirements above must be successfully completed during the tryout in order to be considered.

Attire:

• Twirlers should wear a black tank top with black jazz pants or shorts.
• Twirling shoes (either jazz shoes or cougars/insteps must be worn. NO TENNIS SHOES for the tryout).
• Hair should be secured away from the face either in a bun or a ponytail.

Results will be sent in an email a week after the tryout.

Other important notes:

1. You must be present at the tryout on April 12th to twirl for the 2012 season. Under extreme personal circumstances a video audition may be allowed on the day of the tryout.
2. No set number of twirlers will be chosen.
3. In order to be a UTC Majorette you must be enrolled at UTC or Chattanooga State and attending classes in the Fall semester. Proof of enrollment and class schedule must be provided.

For more information call Jenny Hannah at 423-991-5073 or email jehannah@msn.com.