2012 DANCE TRYOUT INFORMATION
MSU SPIRIT SQUAD 2012 Tryouts
Cheer, Dance and Mascot
April 28th and 29th
Cheer, Dance and Mascot
April 28th and 29th
Open Dance Clinics will take place Saturday, April 21, 1-4 p.m. with a cost of $25. You must pre-register by April 15, 2012.
TRYOUTS
Saturday, April 28, 10am-4pm
Sunday, April 29, 10am-2pm
South Gym
Scholarship Opportunities
We are very happy to now have scholarship money in our program. There are seven fee waivers that are awarded to the Spirit Squad each year (value of $33,000). These scholarship dollars are divided up by the coach’s discretion and guidelines between the members. Being a NIKE sponsored school all members are provided with all uniforms, bags, warm-ups, shoes, practice gear, poms, etc.
Benefits of Being a Part of MSU Athletics
• Excellent education programs
• Serve as student-athlete ambassadors for Montana State University
• Warm-ups, practice gear and shoes provided
• Competition opportunities; state, regional, and national
• Guest coaching and choreography by well known, high quality professionals
• Opportunities to judge and coach high school tryouts and camps
• Attend all regular and post season games at no cost and receive two free tickets for family members
• Athlete Academic support and tutoring as needed
• Access to athletic trainer at all practices, games and competition
• Access to team physician
• Access to mental and medical health professionals as needed
• Access to state-of-the-art Hoseaus Recreational and Fitness Center
• Per Diem for meals on trips
• Conditioning, strength and weight training during reserved team practices in weight room
• Access to mirrored facilities on a weekly basis
• Community service projects
• Opportunity to serve on student-athlete committees ie. S.A.A.C. (Student-Athlete Advisory Council)
• AACCA Safety and Liability certified coaching.
Dance Program Description
Montana State University Cat Dancers are composed of 10-16 athletes. The team performs at all home football, volleyball and basketball games and will travel to away games with the Men and Women’s basketball teams against marquee matches such as Cat/Griz and post-season games. The dance program at Montana State performs a variety of styles including pom, jazz and hip hop. All members of the dance team have had former training and experience either on a high school squad, college squad and or studio team. Montana State University’s goal is to create and promote school support and interest in athletics, increase enrollment in Montana State, develop high team standards, and provide quality entertainment.
It should be understood that each team member is a student athlete; student first, athlete second. Each athlete should give priority to their education and 100% discipline, dedication and responsibility to their team 100% of the time. Practices are three days per week for two to three hours, with games in addition. All members also have weight lifting two days a week with a strength coach. Dance members may receive up to two elective credits. Montana State dance program has access to practice facilities with mirrors and access to an athletic trainer at all times.
The Cat Dancers may attend camps and competition. Choreographers are hired to work with the team on perfecting skills and choreography.
Requirements for Dance Squad
Physical fitness testing- running, pushups, sit-ups, flexibility Toe Touch
Fight song- taught at tryouts
Sideline dance- taught at tryouts
Technical dance-taught at tryouts (will includes leaps and turns which you will be scored on)
Strong technical background is Highly recommended.
GPA must be higher than a 2.5 to be eligible
Scholarships will be announced and determined after tryouts and before start of season
