BUDT 2022-2023 TRYOUT INFO
Thank you so much for your interest in the Boston University Dance Team! We are a nationally ranked D1 Dance Team and compete annually at NDA Nationals in Daytona! In addition to competing, the team performs at all men’s and women’s basketball games as well as on-campus events, community service events, and local dance showcases. Please read the following information carefully:
Our in-person tryouts dates for this year will be Saturday, April 30th – Sunday, May 1st from 9:00am-12:00pm In Case Gym (285 Babcock St). 
In order to try out in person this Spring, you MUST be a rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Grad Student who is currently enrolled at BU. If interested, please fill out the google form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-g-zxST5XtyB-IUzzriik9w6vCI0muPpLI-OSi2LGX4b9A/viewform?usp=sf_link
In addition, please fill out the tryout packet: BU Dance Team Tryouts – Spring 2022 (1)
The packet includes information about the team, specific details for tryouts / the classes, and forms that need to be completed in order to tryout. READ EVERYTHING CAREFULLY AND FILL OUT ALL FORMS. Forms must be completed by APRIL 24th TO TRYOUT.
If you are an incoming Freshman, you are welcome to tryout virtually this Spring or in person in the Fall! If interested in Spring tryouts, please fill out this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd96b-eCGdIebUGtSdqtZfOAJ3HViND4gRnW-8qwXvtUM78w/viewform?usp=sf_link
Video submissions are due May 20th, specific information about video submissions will be emailed to you after completion of the google form. YOU DO NOT have to fill out the dance team tryout packet above if you are submitting virtually, only the google form above.
If you have any questions regarding the information in the packet, the google forms, or the team in general, please email us at budt@bu.edu
We look forward to seeing you at tryouts this year!
2019-2020 BU DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS
SEPTEMBER 14th & 15th
Get the BU Dance Team 2019 Tryout Registration Packet here!
Saturday, September 14th
12:30pm – 1:00pm Registration
1:00pm – 3:00pm Session 1
3:00pm – 4:00pm Dinner Break
4:00pm – 7:00pm Session 2
Sunday, September 15th
1:00pm – 1:30pm Warm-up
1:30pm – 4:30pm Final Tryouts
2019-2020 Mandatory Team Dinner Meeting
Sunday, Sept 15th 6:00pm – 9:00pm
**If you have any conflicts, please email us at budt@bu.edu.
TRYOUT PROCESS
Day 1: Saturday, September 14th
Location: Case Gymnasium (285 Babcock Street)
SESSION 1:
We will start with a warm-up and then continue with progressions across the floor consisting of kicks, leaps, turns, and various other technical skills. We will then break for lunch. The first round of cuts will be posted after the lunch break.
SESSION 2:
We will teach 3 short dance combinations (jazz, hip hop, and pom). At the end of the day, you will have open practice time available.
Day 2: Sunday, September 15th
Location: Case Gymnasium (285 Babcock St)
FINALS:
You will perform the dance combinations, as well as some progressions across the floor, for a panel of judges. At this point you will have the opportunity to perform a 2-4 eight-count combination choreographed by YOU. This should incorporate your strengths, and technical skills that many not have been emphasized during the earlier portion of the tryout. Music will be provided ahead of time by emailing budt@bu.edu OR on day 1 of tryouts. You will have time during the tryout process to work on this material. After the dance portion is complete, there will be a short interview where we will ask you 1-2 questions to get to know you.
FORMS TO COMPLETE BY SEPT 11th
Athletic Training must pre-approve you for you to be eligible to tryout. Don’t worry it’s easy to get approved! Simply submit the forms listed below by September 11th. Incoming students will have most of these forms already complete as they are required to begin school– just make sure you have them all done correctly. See the Tryout Packet for specific directions on how to complete these forms:
- Immunization & Physical Form
- Form MUST be completed by your Primary Care Physician within the past year
- Make sure that Part 5 at the bottom of page 4 concerning participation in “highly competitive athletics” is completed and signed by your physician
- Incoming Health History Form
- Consent & Acknowledgment Form (required only if Under 18 Years of Age)
- AlcoholEdu for College (required only for Freshman)
- Athletic Screening Questionnaire – Cheerleading, Dance, & Club Sports (except ice hockey, rugby, and soccer)
- Athletics Release for Minors Form (required only if Under 18 Years of Age)
What do I need to bring with me to tryouts?
- $20 Registration Fee
- BU Dance Team Tryout Registration Form (see Tryout Packet)
- Headshot
- Class Schedule (graph version)
- Unofficial copy of your BU Transcript (applies only to those who have completed at least one semester of classes)
- Appropriate footwear (jazz shoes and sneakers recommended)
- Water
Who is eligible to tryout?
Candidates must be a freshman, sophomore, or junior enrolled full-time at Boston University OR a senior or graduate student enrolled in a minimum of one academic course per semester. Candidates who have finished at least one semester of classes at Boston University must have a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average and must provide an unofficial transcript.
All levels of experience are welcome to tryout! Not only are we looking for dancers with strong skills and technique, but also excellent performers. Do not assume that a weakness in any one area will automatically disqualify you as a team member. We will be looking for dancers who are eager to learn and display a positive attitude at all times.
What skills will I be asked to demonstrate?
- Leg hold
- Grand Jete
- Second Leap
- Calypso Leap
- Switch Leap
- Toe-touch (or Russian)
- Turning Disc
- Double and triple pirouettes (show us quads if you have them!)
- Fouette (a la seconde) turns
- Technical skills of your choice (extensions, hip hop or gymnastic skills appreciated) incorporated into a 2-4 eight-count combination choreographed by YOU
- Music will be provided ahead of time by emailing budt@bu.edu OR on day 1 of tryouts and you will have time during the tryout process to work on this material.
What should I wear to tryouts?
- Tight fitting clothing (Ex. tank top or crop top & shorts)
- Appropriate footwear (jazz shoes & sneakers recommended)
- Make sure your hair is secure & you are wearing performance-ready makeup
COME JOIN US FOR A FREE CLASS & INFO SESSION!!
Wednesday, September 11th
Location: Case Gymnasium
7:30- 9:30pm Free Class/Info Session
We will be teaching a dance team style routine which will be followed by an info session where we will give an overview of the team and answer all of your questions about the team and tryout process. All levels of experience are encouraged to come! All BU students are welcome! Join our Facebook event for the free class!
Please see our FAQs page for more questions and answers. To get the most up to date information on tryouts, join our Facebook event!
Please remember all levels of experience are welcome to tryout!
Not only are we looking for strong dancers but also excellent performers.
