John Carroll University Dance Team

John Carroll University Athletics

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The John Carroll University Dance Team is comprised of undergraduate students interested in dance and performance opportunities at various home athletic events. The 2022-23 team features (12) members who perform at home Football and Basketball games during halftime and timeouts. The Team has also competed at competitions located in Ohio. Additionally, the Dance Team provides entertainment for athletic pep rallies and various charitable fundraisers and alumni events.

The Dance Team audition typically includes consideration of:
* Previous technical dance training is required.
* Approximately two required practices per week will be scheduled in the Fall and Spring seasons lasting 2 hours.
* Performance’s may occur on game days during the school year including weekends.
* Minimum skills include completing pirouettes (double), second jumps, calypso jumps, and jete’s.
* Additional skills such as second turns, illusions, and splits are encouraged.
* Dance Team members should remain in good health and condition and reflect uniform appearance for most performance opportunities.
* Dance Team leadership is typically comprised of Senior Captains who coordinate scheduling and organizational duties, Treasurer, Secretary, and Social Media Coordinator.
* All members are expected to re audition yearly.
* All members are required to pay a fee at the beginning of the year.

To learn more about the Dance Team, contact Melissa Zajacz at mzajacz@jcu.edu and Erin Nagle at enagle23@jcu.edu

John Carroll University Dance Team

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