Skill Demonstration: Required Elements

Turns

• Double (2) Parallel Pirouette (Right)

• Triple (3) Parallel Pirouette (Right)

• Quadruple (4) Parallel Pirouette (Right)

• Double (2) Parallel Pirouette (Left)

• Triple (3) Parallel Pirouette (Left)

• A la seconde turn combination:
  - Must showcase:
  - A la seconde turns with  advanced variations  (ex. changing spots, floats, changing leg positions, speed other elements)
  - Minimum 3 counts of 8 in length
  
  

Jumps/Leaps

• Right open second leap

• Right calypso or Turning Jeté Attitude

• Switch leaps – minimum of 2
  - Any variation (regular switch leap, switch tilt, switch arabesque, switch open) either side

• Single toe touch

• Double toe touch

• Double turn to jump of choice
  
  

Flexibility

• Side tilt

• Penché

• Leg turn (any variety)
  
  

Optional Technique

• Right or Left Leap

• Firebird

• Ring Jump/Leap

• Turning Disk

• Turns in different positions (coupé, pencil, attitude, arabesque)

• Combo turns (non–a la seconde)

Dancers may include additional skills.

Skill Demonstration: Optional Elements (Acro)

• Walkover (front or back)

• Side aerial (right and left)

• Front aerial

• Standing back tuck

• Back handspring

• Headspring

• Kip up

• Rubberband

• Scorpion

• Advanced technical elements or specialty skills of choice

Note:
Please include any of the items you can safely and successfully execute to demonstrate your skill range.

Style Combinations (WCU coaches will provide routines) [Required]

• Three (3) 45-second combinations demonstrating different styles:

  • Jazz

  • Pom

  • Hip Hop
    Dancers may add clothing layers for hip hop demonstration.
    
    

Solo Entry (Required)

• One (1) solo performance of any style

• 90-second maximum

• Choreography previously performed by WCUDT may not be used

Interview (Required)

1. Introduction (Required)

Time: 30 seconds – 3 minutes

Include:

● Name, age, hometown

● Studio/team

● Brief dance background

Answer:

● Why do you want to be on a college dance team?

● Why would you be a good candidate?

● Intended major

● Why are you interested in WCU?

2. Skill Demonstration – Required (Film in One Continuous Take by Section)

Turns

● Double, triple, and quadruple parallel pirouettes (right)

● Double and triple parallel pirouettes (left)

● À la seconde turn combination (minimum 3 counts of 8)

○ Must show variation in speed, arm/leg positions, spots, floats, and technical elements

Jumps & Leaps

● Right open second leap

● Right calypso or turning jeté attitude

● Switch leaps (minimum 2; any variation, either side)

● Single toe touch

● Double toe touch

● Double turn to jump of choice

Flexibility

● Side tilt

● Penché

● Leg turn (any variety)

3. Optional Skill Demonstration

Time: Optional · 3 minutes maximum

Include any skills you can safely and successfully perform:

● Walkover (front or back)

● Side aerial (right/left), front aerial

● Standing back tuck, back handspring

● Headspring, kip up, rubberband, scorpion

● Advanced technical or specialty skills

4. Style Combinations (Required)

Time: 30–45 seconds per style

Three combinations:

● Jazz

● Pom

● Hip Hop

Clothing layers may be added for hip hop.

5. Solo Entry (Required)

Time: 3 minutes maximum

● One solo in any style

● May be filmed in a studio or from a competition

● Competition footage must be within 6 months of submission

6. Filming & Attire Requirements

● Skills may be repeated up to two times if needed

● No professional editing required

● Full body visible; dancer should be well lit

● Film straight on when possible

Attire

● Female: Black sports bra or tank top & black shorts

● Male: All black attire