Shockwave Tryouts

Thank you for your interest in the Tulane Shockwave Danceteam tryouts!

Below is all the information you will need for tryouts as well as a few FAQs.

Tryouts will be held:

Saturday, September 24th from 10-3pm in McWilliams Room 105

Please bring jazz shoes, headshot (4x6 or larger), dance resume, and $20.00 tryout fee.

You will be required to wear a half-top or sports bra and dance shorts along with performance hair and makeup.

FAQs:

Who is Tulane Shockwave Danceteam?

The Shockwave Danceteam is an All-American collegiate danceteam that represents Tulane University. They dance on the sidelines at all home Tulane football games and perform pre-game and halftime shows with the TUMB, perform at all men's and women's home basketball games, and perform at select volleyball and baseball games each year. The majority of the routines Shockwave perform are hip hop, pom, and jazz. Shockwave also participates Mardi Gras parades and in various community activities in and around the New Orleans area.

When are Shockwave rehearsals?

Shockwave practices two to two and half hours 2-3 days a week plus gym training sessions each week during the fall and spring semesters. Currently practices are held every Monday and Wednesday from 8-10 pm with Friday evenings being open for extra rehearsals if needed. Members of the Shockwave can be involved in organizations on Tulane's campus, as long as they realize the time commitment involved with being on Shockwave.

Do Shockwave members have to purchase any uniform pieces?

All performance uniforms are property of Tulane University and the TUMB. At the end of each year members will be required to return all uniform pieces in the condition they were given in. Sports bras, tights, shoes, and earrings will be determined according to club budget what the member will have to purchase.

What is the audition process like?

Auditions are closed to the public (this includes your family and friends)

An audition dance routine (jazz and hip hop) and technical progressions will be taught to candidates during the audition process. Technical elements may include: double and triple pirouettes, fouette turns, grande jete, reverse jete, a la seconde leap, and calypso leaps.

The audition dance will be performed in front of a panel of judges.

All candidates will be judged in the areas listed below:

Appearance - pay special attention to hair and makeup. Judges will also be looking for a toned physique.

Dance execution and ability - the judges will be looking for precision, coordination, and timing

Technique - judges will be looking for proper execution of all technique

Poise and Projection

I do not have a professional headshot for tryouts.

This is ok! Judges just need a current picture of you for the final selection process. Any picture will do.

Are boys allowed to audition?

Yes!!

What is considered performance hair and makeup?

Shockwave performs at most games with their hair down and styled. Here is an example of what the judges will be looking for:

Is being a member of Shockwave Danceteam exciting?

Of course! You will meet many new students you may not have known before. You will gain confidence and self-pride. Opportunities will arise that you may normally not come into contact with such as performance opportunities, networking, etc. You will be cheering for your school, the very BEST, Tulane University!

If you have ANY other questions or comments feel free to email Ashley Iserman.

We look forward to auditions and cannot wait to see you!

Roll Wave!

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