DHS Blue Belle Tryout
Information Packet
2015-2016
Dear Parents and Dorman Blue Belle Hopefuls,
I am so excited about the opportunities and experiences ahead for the
Dorman Blue Belle members for the 2015-2016 year. Since the dance team may be
new to you, I feel it is important to share some basic information about the team
and audition process. The 2015-2016 Blue Belles will consist of freshmen,
sophomores, juniors, and seniors. They will perform at football games, pep rallies,
competitions, basketball games, and other special events.
In addition to these performances, the team will also participate in fundraising and
community service projects.
The 15-16 auditions will determine which new girls will be selected to be a
part of the Dorman dance team. This is a very important step in each girl’s life: some
will experience the thrill of becoming a Blue Belle, while others will have the
opportunity to increase their knowledge of dance. If the student has their parent’s
complete support, she will be able to keep her final outcome in perspective. Each
girl is a winner for trying, but she must understand that membership on the Blue
Belles is limited.
Tryouts for the Blue Belle dance team will be held on April 23,2015 from 4:00
pm until in the DHS Gymnasium. The results will be posted by 10 pm that evening
on the side of Dorman High School- A wing parking lot.
Each new member announced will need to attend a required meeting with a
parent or guardian on Wednesday, April 29 at 6 pm in the library. Everyone should
be prepared to pay their camp fee ($100 deposit) before leaving this meeting.
Please read all of the information contained in this packet carefully before
signing the contracts. If you have any questions, please email me at
[email protected] at or call the DHS office at (864)582-4347 ext. 2136
Sincerely,
Denise Latini
Blue Belle Coach
Why Be a Blue Belle?
� The Blue Belles perform at every DHS pep rally.
� The Blue Belles have traditional games and events.
� The Blue Belles travel and perform in different areas of the country. Past trips have
included, Disney World for Nationals, Carowinds for NDA competition, and
Tennessee for the Peach Bowl. We are contemplating travelling to a bowl game
this year around New Years.
� The Blue Belles spend a great deal of time together and go through ups and
downs.
� If you are new to DHS, before the first day of school you will have an entire group
of friends that you know and have spent a great deal of time with.
� The Blue Belles do many fun things together that create bonds forever.
� For the dancing!!
� The Blue Belles are known for their fabulous high kicks, and dancing abilities.
� The Blue Belles have won numerous awards for their abilities as a group at camp
and competition.
� The Blue Belles learn the value of teamwork and dedication.
� The Blue Belles learn how to prioritize their time.
� The Blue Belles help each other with challenges in and out of school.
Important Dates:
Parent Meeting = Tuesday April 14, 2015,– DHS media center, 530-630 pm
Tryout dates = April 20-23, 345-530 pm (students must have rides ready at 530
SHARP)
Judging = Thursday, April 23, 4pm - until
Wednesday, April 29 at 6 pm- $100 camp deposit is due and parent meeting for
all the girls who make team team
PLEASE ALSO BE AWARE THAT MONEY FOR UNIFORMS, CAMP CLOTHES,
and SHOES will be due in increments within two months!
What Are The Expectations?
As a member of the Dorman dance team, you will be expected to participate in all
practices and activities in an effort to support your team. Blue Belle team members
are required to meet all requirements set by the instructor. This includes grade
policies following ALL rules in the constitution. No outside responsibilities should
conflict with Blue Belle membership. You also MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL TO TRY
OUT! You may not want to get your physical before April 1st, so it will be valid
for next year.
The Year in Review
**Football Season**
 Fall is football season and the beginning of our year!
 The Blue Belles perform at all home varsity games. All members are
expected to attend all games with the team and possibly any away playoff
games.
 The members along with a parent also have to sign up for designated spirit
nights at local restaurants.
**Competition**
 If the director decides that competition will be beneficial for the team, we
will go to as many as we can. Competition is a serious time for the team and
a chance for them to grow as a team and as individuals. All members are
expected to participate in competition. Competitions may be in the fall,
winter, and spring. Members will be chosen to perform by audition.
 Practices are held after school during regular practice time, and could
possibly be on Saturdays if needed.
**Basketball Season**
 Basketball season is a lot of fun for the girls. We dance at most, if not all, of
home games during half time. We switch off with the cheerleaders. We will
do either boys half time or girls half time. All members are expected to
attend all games with the team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION!!!
Fundraising:
The Blue Belles rely on fundraising to support the activities of the team. Without
full support from the team in each of these events, we would be unable to
participate in many activities. The girls hold a fundraiser off and on throughout the
year, depending on financial needs. Team members are expected to participate in
any and all fundraisers that benefit the team as a whole. Sponsorships may be
gained individually to help offset individual costs.
Audition Information
Auditions are closed: therefore, there will be no spectators allowed.
Tryout Attire during all workshops:
� All hopefuls should wear clothes suitable to dance in. No jeans or school clothes.
� All hopefuls should wear either tennis shoes, jazz shoes, dance sneakers, or dance
paws.
During the actual judging of Tryouts:
� Hopefuls are to wear black or blue shorts and a solid white t-shirt.
� Appropriate black dance shoes. (tennis shoes are acceptable)
� Please have hair securely tied back with bangs and stray hairs completely out of
face.
� No jewelry should be worn.
� Each hopeful must wear a little bit of makeup (nothing too extravagant)
Other Tryout Information
� All hopefuls must complete the application and return it to the director, Mrs.
Latini, by Thursday, April 16, 2015.
� All hopefuls must attend all tryout practices. Illness, death in the family, and
school functions will be the only excused absences.
� All hopefuls will learn a kick routine, jazz/hip hop routine, and do proper technique
in front of a panel of judges.
� Auditions are closed to the public.
DUE BY APRIL 16, 2015!!!
 Blue Belles Application
 Physical form, if not already on file
 Two teacher recommendation forms
Blue Belles Application
Name _________________________________
Current School ________________________
Grade (next year) ___________________________ Age __________
Birth date _______________________
GPA ___________________
Address
__________________________________________________________________
City and Zip Code _______________________________________
Home Phone _______________________________
Cell Phone __________________________
Parents/Gaurdians Names’
________________________________________________________
Parent 1: Parent 2:
Home Phone ________________________
Cell Phone __________________________
Work Phone ________________________
List all dance experience you have had:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
List all activities (school, community, work, etc..) in which you have been involved in
the past year:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
*** Please fill out the above application and turn it into Mrs. Latini. The final date to
turn these in is April 16th ***
Dorman Blue Belles Audition Contract
I, ___________________, have read the Blue Belles tryout Packet in its entirety.
I,_________________________, understand the tryout process.
I, ___________________, agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the
audition process.
I, ________________________, understand the decision of the judges is final.
_____________________________
Hopeful signature and date
I/We, _________________________, the parent/guardian for __________________,
have read the tryout packet. I/We understand the tryout process and
agree to uphold the rules and regulations. I/We also understand the judges’
decision is final.
_____________________________
Parent/Guardian signature and date