Audition for the USF Spirit Squad
For more information, contact Coach Heather De Lucchi: spiritsquad@usfca.edu (650) 302-4963
Information Session:
Thursday, September 14th in the Bill Russel Room @ 6:00
USF Spirit Squad!
The Spirit Squad is the official combined Cheer and Dance team for The University of San Francisco. The team promotes school Spirit and supports all USF Athletic teams.
Audition
Applicants will be judged on dance ability, crowd appeal, showmanship, spirit, and individual applications. Finalists will move on to an interview session the following day. All scores will be cumulative.
Requirements You must be a full-time USF student (Fall & Spring) in good academic standing.
Team members must have flexible schedules for the following:
- Attend all USF Basketball home games (Men's & Women's) (Schedules posted on the web)
- Practice three times a week in the evening; subject to change. Extra rehearsals are added as needed. Any dancer missing a rehearsal prior to a game will not be allowed to perform. Any dancer missing multiple games is subject to dismissal from the squad. If you cannot attend the rehearsals and games, please do not audition.
- Support other USF teams such as Baseball, Volleyball & Soccer
- Appearances during and prior to the season at other USF Athletic events
The time commitment is usually about 10 hours a week pre-season (6 hours of scheduled team practice & 4 hours of group conditioning). During the season, this number may increase to 16-18 hours a week. All new team members must attend two weeks of intense practice - to be scheduled.
There are no height or weight requirements. Interested participants are encouraged to be in top physical shape. Physical fitness is a plus! Participants may want to enroll in a variety of dance classes to make sure they are up on all types of dance styles.
What To Expect
Bring your completed application and signed medical release form to the table and receive an audition number. Please warm-up while waiting for the audition to begin. A short cheer and dance combination will be taught and performed in groups of 2 in front of a panel of judges. The audition routine may include the following:
- Leap
- Double pirouette
- High kicks
- Pique turns
- Toe touch
Tumbling is encouraged!
Finalists will be announced that night and required to attend an interview session the following day.
A team of 10 - 14 members will be posted on Thursday evening. Those selected will be expected to attend uniform fittings and a team dinner celebration on Friday at 7:00 PM.
Attire
Please wear form fitting clothing so that we may see your arm movements (half tops recommended). Jazz, dance shoes or athletic shoes (minimal tread and non-marking soles) are mandatory. Performance hair and make-up - No ponytails please!
Closed Audition
The audition is closed to the public.
 |
||||||
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
