Lionettes Dance Team Tryouts – 2010 -11 School Year

The Lionettes tryouts are being held in the Marjory Barbier Ourso Athletic Center (gym) on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 10 a.m. to noon. Mandatory clinics will be held in the gym on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 and Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 4 to 6 p.m. At the clinics, the girls will learn dance techniques, a kick sequence and a dance routine that they will need to perform for the tryouts. Dance experience in jazz, pom, high kick, hip hop and lyrical is helpful, but not mandatory. Come dressed in dance clothes and dance shoes, and don’t forget to bring drinking water. 

Time and Financial Commitment

Lionettes perform at volleyball and basketball games, as well as other sporting events, school pep rallies, Mardi Gras Parades, summer dance camp, competitions and school activities. Practices will began shortly after tryouts, thus preparing the girls for summer dance camp competition. During the 2010-11 school year, practices will be held on Monday, Wednesday and sometimes on Sunday evenings. All dance members are expected to attend all practices and performances. Attendance is very important in order to have a well-polished dance team and will be strictly enforced. 

We will attend American All-Star Dance Camp during the summer. The exact date and camp has not been set, but it will one of the following dates: July 13-16 or July 22-25. Last year, camp cost around $270 per team member. Transportation to and from the camp will be the responsibility of each dance member’s parents. All Lionettes are required to attend summer dance camp.

Each dance member will have to purchase practice uniforms and a performance uniform. Last year, the cost for a new member was approximately $1,000. Uniform fitting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 4 – 6 p.m. in St. Ursula Hall should you daughter make the dance team.

Behavior and Attitude

Anytime you are in a Lionette uniform you are representing Ursuline Academy.  You are expected to follow the guidelines for behavior and conduct outlined in the student handbook.

I look forward to seeing you at the tryouts. Good Luck!

Allise Schmitt
504.258.6322

Click here to download the Lionettes agreement form.