Cubs Dance Team 2020/21 auditions
Be Part of the Team!
COVID-19 UPDATE:
During these uncertain times, we are remaining hopeful and cautious as September approaches. Our top priority is ensuring all members of our community are healthy and comfortable. We are hopeful to begin our 2020/2021 team as usual, but are preparing for alternatives. We will be following the regulations set forward by Mount Royal University and government recommendations. All updates to the 2020/21 audition process will be updated on our website and social media. Please feel free to email us at cubs@mrucubsdanceteam.com if you have any questions in the mean time!
The below information is our previous (and standard) audition information! Please feel free to check out this information and be ready for updates coming soon!
During these uncertain times, we are remaining hopeful and cautious as September approaches. Our top priority is ensuring all members of our community are healthy and comfortable. We are hopeful to begin our 2020/2021 team as usual, but are preparing for alternatives. We will be following the regulations set forward by Mount Royal University and government recommendations. All updates to the 2020/21 audition process will be updated on our website and social media. Please feel free to email us at cubs@mrucubsdanceteam.com if you have any questions in the mean time!
The below information is our previous (and standard) audition information! Please feel free to check out this information and be ready for updates coming soon!
Audition Information:
Date: Early September, 2020 (Subject to Change)
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Team Requirements: The 2019/2020 Cubs Dance Team season begins in September 2019 and runs until early April, 2020. Dancers must be able to attend all practices and performances for the entire 2019/2020 season. Dancers must be available every Tuesday and Thursday evening for the duration of the season (in accordance with the Mount Royal academic calendar). Dancers must also be able to attend all scheduled performances. Performance schedule TBA.
3 years of previous dance experience is recommended, but not required. We welcome all levels of dance and athletic experience to attend auditions! We are also seeking tumblers, gymnasts, and acrobatics backgrounds! We are looking for female, male and all other identities to join our team!
Check out our ABOUT page to learn more about the Cubs.
Audition Attire Requirements [Mandatory]: Please wear: dance or athletic sports bra / crop top, fitted shorts & running shoes or bare feet. Please wear your hair and makeup as you envision it on game day! Attire requirements are mandatory. Hair must be worn down.
Audition Process: Auditions will be held over 2 hours, consisting of 2 parts - Part A and Part B. Auditions will begin with a group warm-up and stretch lead by the Cubs Technical Training and Condition Coach. Following this, Part A of auditions will begin.
Part A is "Across the Floor" where dancers will be asked to perform skills in small groups/ individually; typically including kicks, turns, and jumps.
Part B is "Choreography" where dancers will be asked to learn and perform a short routine similar in style to a typical Cubs dance. This will be lead by the Cubs Head Coach and Choreographer. Afterwards, dancers will be asked to perform any additional skills or tricks which they did not have the opportunity to showcase throughout the audition.
Dancers will be evaluated on skill, ability, performance and attitude. Dancers are not required to prepare any routines in preparation for this audition.
Call Back Information:
Date: Early September 2020 (Subject to Change) - Typically is 2 days following primary auditions.
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Following primary auditions, a first cut will be made. Dancers that receive an email after the first set of auditions are requested at call backs.
Dancers will perform the same routine from auditions and will participate in a short interview with the head coaches & executive team.
Dancers will be notified if they are requested at call backs or if they are not.
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Following primary auditions, a first cut will be made. Dancers that receive an email after the first set of auditions are requested at call backs.
Dancers will perform the same routine from auditions and will participate in a short interview with the head coaches & executive team.
Dancers will be notified if they are requested at call backs or if they are not.
Intensive Week
Date: Early September (Subject to Change)
Additional Information will be sent via email if invited to attend.
Additional Information will be sent via email if invited to attend.
Following call backs, a second cut will be made. Dancers will then be requested at Intensive Week. Intensive week is a 4 day training period in which dancers will learn choreography for this season. Intensive week is 2.5 hours of training Monday-Thursday evenings. During each practice a new routine will be taught. Each practice is mandatory. Following intensive week the official team will be selected. Final results will be sent out on the Friday following intensive week.
