1. 8th Grade Coach Meagan Williams Williamsme@conwayschools.info
Dance Tryouts
8th Grade
Coach Meagan Williams

2. Dance
February 29-March 3
Sign in Monday at 4:45 in the North Gym at CJHS. Practice will last until 6:30.
Tuesday-Wednesday Practice time: 5:00-6:30
Thursday: Tryout time will be announced.
Tryout numbers for contestants who make the team will be posted on the North Gym door by 10 p.m. on Friday, March 4

3. Tryout Information North Gym
corner of Duncan and Mitchell Street
Must be picked up by 6:30 P.M. Monday- Wednesday. Thursday is to be announced.
No more than two absences
Incomplete or missing forms = No participation
If concussion, consent and physical forms are on file for this year, there is NO need to complete these forms and turn them in again.

4. What should I wear? Blue shorts
White sleeved shirts (no tanks or camis by themselves)
Sports bra
Athletic shoes/Dance shoes
Hair pulled back in a ponytail; bangs out of face
No bows

5. Grooming
Hair should be a natural color. Pink/blue etc. are not natural colors.
No jewelry
No nails beyond fingertip length.
No new piercings before tryouts, camp, cheer season.
No jewelry should be worn or brought to tryouts or practice. Jewelry worn will have to be removed for practice and tryouts.

6. Contestant Expectations for Dance
Takes and Follows Instructions
Can Collaborate Effectively
Creative
Facial Expressions
Energy (Multi-task)
Desire to practice
Kicks, Turns, and Leaps a Plus
Top Scores Make the Team

7. How much time is involved?
Year-long class
Attendance at games and events is required. If non-school activities will prevent you from attending these, do not try out.
Games
Dance Camp
Steak Out
Faulkner County Fair Parade-September
Basketball Madness-November
Pep Assemblies-TBA

8. Games
We cheer at all home football games for blue and white 8th grade. Football games typically start at 5:30.
We cheer at all home basketball games for blue and white 8th grade (boys and girls) Basketball games typically start at 5:00 and some start at 4:30.
Attendance is required.
Athletes must arrive on time and be picked up promptly after games
Coaches are not allowed to transport students anywhere

9. Cost for Personal Items
$300
Items to be purchased MAY consist of shoes, poms, windsuit, bag, and bows depending on cost
Extra items may include rain suit, uniform accessories, camp costs, etc.
It is important that all girls have the same uniform and look like a team.
Team items should not be worn by anyone other than the athlete.

10. Athletics
Dance is considered a school sport and part of the Athletic Department.
Team members are expected to be in physical shape for athletic participation. Physical conditioning is part of team sports.
When basketball season is over, off-season cheer and dance conditioning will be an everyday class expectation.

11. Behavioral Expectations
Dance teams represent Conway Junior High and these team members will be expected to demonstrate leadership and act as role models for our school.
Respect for Coaches and teammates is expected at all times whether on or off campus/during school hours or non-school hours.
Harassment or bullying of teammates or other students is strictly forbidden.
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, or other social media sites should not be used to gossip or make suggestive, derogatory, or harassing comments about anyone.
Poor attitudes/behaviors could result in benching or removal from the team.

12. Athletic Website Conwayschools.org Forms Athletic Handbook
Athletics Tab
Forms
Athletic Handbook
Schedules for sports
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