2025-2026 UConn Dance Team Tryout Dates April 26th- 27th
All potential dance team candidates whether in person or virtual will need to demonstrate the following. Details for those trying out virtually will be sent after registration for virtual tryouts has been completed.
Technical skills:
-Kick/Flex: Grand Battement R & L, Leg Hold R& L, Leg Hold Turns R&L and Extensions/Tilt R& L (Assisted or unassisted)
-Jete and Center Leaps R & L
-Calypso/Fan Leap R & L (Can finish to ground or standing)
-Switch Leap R&L
-Toe Touch, Double Toe Touch & Disc Jump
-Pop Jete
-Pirouettes (at least a quad on the right, triple on the left)
-A la seconde turn combo (include floats and changing spots on the right)
-Kip Up
-Headspring
Virtual tryout only
8 – Eight Counts of Freestyle/Choreographed Movement (Any style of dance ie. Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, etc. and include any skills of your choice) Music is encouraged but not required
Recommended Skills (as many as you have):
-Front Handspring
-Side Aerials
-Front Aerial
-Back Handspring
-Any Additional Tumbling
-Advanced Switch Leaps: Switch tilt, switch firebird, switch second, etc.
-A la seconde turns on the left
-Any additional advanced turns, leap or jumps you would like to showcase
Pom:
Learn and perform team fight song.
Required combination:
Everyone will also be required to perform a Hip Hop Combo and a Jazz Combo.