1. 2017-2018 NPHS Dance Team Tryouts

2. Deadlines for 2017-2018 NPHS Dance Team Tryouts
 Friday May 19, Dance Team application form due (front cover with photo), along with Activity Participation forms, including a current physical from Kathy Barker in the office (athletic packet on athletics website)
Tuesday May 30, Dance Auditions
4:00-5:30pm first cut in the GAR (Dancers will learn a warm-up and across-the floor movement)
5:30-7:00pm continuing dancers will learn a jazz combo and a few across the floor combos for auditions
Thursday June 1, Final Dance Team Auditions 4:00 – 7:00pm (GAR)
Includes: across-the-floor auditions and jazz combo
Tuesday June 6, Mandatory First Dance Team meeting 3:30-5pm (GAR)

3. Download here: Application Form http://nphsdance.org
Under “Meet Our Team”
Click on Paperwork and Athletic Clearance

4. NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAM APPLICATION/CONTRACT
TIME COMMITMENT:
A year-long program
Summer Practice (July-August twice a week); 2 Dance Camps in the Summer (July & July 28-30)
School Schedule: Practice Monday – Friday during 5th period
Extra Rehearsals on the weekend may be added for competition routines
Team performs at school rallies, selected home football, basketball, baseball and lacrosse games, Winter & Spring Dance Concerts, and other outside events
Approximately 6 dance competitions January – March on the weekends

5. NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAM APPLICATION/CONTRACT
TEAM FUNDRAISERS:
100% participation by dancers and their parents is expected.
Without the assistance of fundraising, the Dance Team cannot operate or compete effectively
The first team fundraiser is the Kids Summer Clinic (August)

6. NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAM APPLICATION/CONTRACT
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Each applicant must have a 2.0 GPA or higher to participate on Dance Team
ATTENDANCE: Each applicant must have the signature of the attendance officer to verify good attendance (90% or higher).
CONDUCT: Applicants must have the signature of the Dean of Activities or Assistant Principal to verify satisfactory conduct in school. After auditions, new team members will be required to sign a “Code of Conduct” form.

7. NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAM APPLICATION/CONTRACT
SELECTION PROCESS AND EXPECTATIONS:
All new team members will be selected from a combination of each round of scores, their school attendance and GPA.
A list of results will be posted online Friday, June 2nd at 5:00 PM posted at
We are in search of dancers that are motivated, hard working, committed, confident, poised, genuine, friendly, and have positive attitudes.
We are looking for dancers that have initiative and want to improve their dance skills. We want those that have a passion for dance!

8. APPLICATION DUE BY MAY 19TH, 2017
The application form (page 2) needs to be turned into the Activities office or the dance director (KATELYN MILLER) along with the Activity Participation forms (this includes a current physical on file)
Without these items turned in by the specified date, dancers may not audition
if you have any further questions.