The 2013-14 UW Cheer & Dance Team has been selected! Thank you to all of those who tried out for either team. This was our biggest turn out yet and we are so excited with the caliber of team we have for 2013-14!

UW DANCE

Emily B.
Mallory C.
Megan F.
Jordan F.
Kaylie G.
Rachel H.
Kristina K.
Jessica S.
Hannah T.
Dianne W.

UW CHEER WOMEN

Nikki B.
Jenna D.
Kendall E.
Tessa L.
Sarah M.
Randi M.
Daphne R.
Macy S.
Paige S.
Tiffany T.
Kayla W.

UW CHEER MEN

David B.
Beau B.
Sebastian C.
Tim D.
Dallen E.
Kevin E.
Blake J.
Troy L. (basketball only)
Garrett R. (football only)
Brady S.
Justin S.
Randy T.

Ladies and gentleman that were asked back to the final round of tryouts tonight,

Please note the following information for traffic impacts along Montlake due to Sound Transit construction.

Construction of the University of Washington Station’s pedestrian/bicycle bridge is ongoing. In order to continue building the bridge and restripe traffic lanes, the contractor will need to close traffic lanes and sidewalks on Montlake Blvd. between NE Pacific Street and NE Pacific Place. Please see traffic details below.

· Wednesday, June 5, 7:00 pm through Thursday, June 6, 3:00 am
· Thursday, June 6, 7:00 pm through Friday, June 7, 3:00 am
· Friday, June 7, 7:00 pm through Monday, June 10, 4:00 am
Northbound on Montlake Blvd.

· All lanes northbound on Montlake Blvd...

The following DANCE ladies are invited to perform in the DANCE FINAL round on
Wednesday, June 5th 6:30-8:30pm in the Marv Harshman North Court.
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Please report at 6:15pm for check in.
Attire: black/black, shoes of your choice. Gameday hair and make-up.

Routines to be performed include:
- Across the floor combinations #1 and #2
- Interview
- Jazz Routine

Each of you will individually do combination #1 & #2.

In groups of 2, Each girl will state:
- NAME
- WHERE YOU ARE FROM
- DANCE BACKGROUND
- WHY You Want To Be on the UW Dance Team
- Summer and/or School year conflicts.
Then the Jazz Routine will be performed in the group of 2.

Great Job Everyone!!! SEE YOU WEDNESDAY!

Questions…please email Shermin at shermind@uw.edu!
Thanks! Go Huskies!!!

Tryouts are quickly approaching — here are a few reminders to keep you on track!

• Applications & Tryout fee of $30: due on May 31st by midnight.
(Any late submissions will accrue a 5 point deduction towards final score.)

• Only 1 open gym left! Friday, May 31st, 6-8pm in East Court.

• Clinic SUNDAY, June 2nd, 9am-2pm in the Dempsey. Register to hold your place!

Tryouts will be held in Marv Harshman Court
• Dance Team: Monday, June 3 & Wednesday, June 5 from 5:30-8:30 pm
• Cheer Squad: Tuesday, June 4 & Wednesday, June 5 from 5:30-9:00 pm
• June 6: Team meeting and uniform fitting for both Cheer and Dance

Go Dawgs!

UW CHEER REQUIREMENTS

MOTIONS
Basic Motions/Sideline
(Purple, Gold, Let’s Go Dawgs!)

DANCE
• CHEER DANCE w/Sideline (sideline from front, sideline from back)
• SOLO Home Routine
• 4-5 non repeating EIGHT Counts (your style of choice)
• Include 1 standing Tumbling Element
• Music Pre-selected by staff

TUMBLING:
Females
• Standing Backhandspring (Minimum)
• Standing Tuck
• Standing Backhandspring Back Tuck
• Running Tumbling
• Round off Backhandspring (Minimum)
Males
•  (No Minimum)

STUNTING
• 2 Stunts any level — BASIC STUNT
• Be prepared to show more difficult skills (Toss Stunts, 1 Arm Stunts, Twisting Skills)

INTERVIEW
Potential for interview. Remember you are constantly being “judged”, make a good impression.

UW DANCE REQUIREMENTS

MOTIONS
Basic Motions/...

UW CHEER/DANCE SCHEDULE

8:30-8:45                     Check In

9:00-9:15                     Welcome, Intro & Questions

9:15-9:30                     Warm-Up & Stretch

9:30-9:45                     BASIC MOTIONS/SIDELINE

(PURPLE, GOLD, LET’S GO DAWGS!)

9:45 – 10:15                GROUP PURPLE

Dance Technique/Dance (CARLI)

Tumble & BASIC STUNT (SHERMIN)

GROUP GOLD

Cheer Dance (KRISTINE)

Switch

10:15-10:45                 GROUP GOLD

Dance Technique/Dance (CARLI)

Tumble & BASIC STUNT (SHERMIN)

GROUP PURPLE

Cheer Dance (KRISTINE)

ALL GUYS WILL STAY IN

Tumble & BASIC STUNT, GIRLS WILL ROTATE.

10:45-10:50                 BREAK

10:50 – 11:20              Stunt Session...

Click here to see the tryout schedule!

Thank You for interest in the UW Cheer and Dance programs!
Information listed below is a recap of details discussed at the informational meeting on Monday, May 6th.
If you missed the information meeting or have additional questions, information will also be given at each clinic!
Clinics will be held: May 11 9 am – 2 pm (Dempsey Indoor & East Field) and June 2 from 9 am – 2 pm (Dempsey Indoor).

Tryouts will be held:
•       Dance Team: Monday, June 3 & Wednesday, June 5 from 5:30-8:30 pm, Marv Harshman Court
•       Cheer Squad: Tuesday, June 4 & Wednesday, June 5 from 5:30-9:00 pm, Marv Harshman Court
•       June 6: Team meeting and uniform fitting for both Cheer and Dance

OPEN practices in the EAST GYM (Not Mandatory BUT HELPFUL!) NO instruction will be give...

If you’d like to attend a clinic, please register beforehand.

The Tryout Application has been posted. Click here to fill it out. Applications must be submitted by midnight on May 31, 2013.