DMS Dazzler Try-Out Packet 2021-2022

DMS Dazzler Try-Out Packet
         2021-2022

2021-2022
                DMS DAZZLER DANCE TEAM
           TRYOUT APPLICATION AND INFORMATION

Clinic Dates:    May 24 & 25 in the DMS gym from 4:00-6:00pm.
                 This clinic is mandatory in order to attend tryouts!

Try-out Date:    May 26 in the DMS gym beginning at 4:00pm

Required Attire: black hot shorts without a logo of any kind
                 white shirt or tank top
                 black sports bra
                 tan or black jazz shoes
                 hair in a high ponytail or bun with white bow
                 tan tights (optional)

   • Tryouts will be held in the DMS gym and will be closed to the public.
   • Parents must drop off at the bus ramp / back parking lot and wait
     there until their child is finished trying out.
   • We will be abiding by all Okaloosa County School District rules and
     CDC guidelines.
   • The dancers will each have their temperatures taken and will practice
     social distancing as regulated by OCSD.
   • Results will be posted on the DMS Dazzlers Facebook page.
   • There will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on May 26 at 6:00pm for
     the parents of all 2021-2022 DMS Dazzlers.

  Please fill out the information on the following page and
  return to the DMS front office with required information
                   no later than May 23, 2021.

2021-2022
               DMS Dazzler Tryout Application Form

Student’s Name:____________________________________________

Incoming Grade: ___________________________________________

Parent’s Name: ____________________________________________

Parent’s Cell: ______________________________________________

Email Address: _____________________________________________

Emergency Contact: ________________________________________

The following must be turned in with this form to the DMS office
no later than May 23, 2021.

     A copy of a current physical and mandated Okaloosa County
     Athlete Participation form. (Copies are available on the DMS
     website and front office.)
     $40 Clinic / tryout fee (Cash or check made payable to DMS)
     Copy of most recent report card for grade 5-8

By signing this I, _____________________, have read and agree
with the 2021-2022 Dazzler tryout information packet. I also am
aware of the financial and volunteer responsibilities that are
outlined in the packet.

Parent Signature:_____________________ Date:______________

2021-2022
                                    DMS Dazzler
                       Team Information and Requirements

Expenses……………………………………………………………………………….$1400

Expenses exceeding $1400 will be funded by the team through fundraising
efforts throughout the summer and 2021-2022 school year as well as through
team sponsors.
The dance expenses will include, but are not limited to the following:

UDA Dance Camp fee                 $450 per dancer

Camp / Game Uniforms               $300 per dancer

Practice Wear                      $350 per dancer

Socials

Shoes / Bows / Warm ups            $300 per dancer

End of Year Banquet – includes trophies, pins and letters

Yearbook Page / Football Program

Fee Payment Schedule

May 26        $700

June 5        $700

Fundraising: All dancers are required to participate in fundraising events that are
determined each year. These events will take place during the summer and throughout
the school year. Details will be given during the parent meeting on May 26.

Sponsorships: Each dancer is required to obtain (2) $500 in Business Sponsorships
which will be due no later than August 1, 2021.

Mandatory Practice Schedule:
Held at DMS

May 31       10:00 am-3:00 pm     Choreography for Dance Team Camp

June 1-4     7:00 am – 8:30 am

June 5       10:00 am – 4:00 pm

June 6       1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

June 7-9     7:00 am – 8:30 am

June 11-13   8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Dance Camp: MANDATORY
June 14-17   UDA Dance Camp held at Southeastern University in Hammond, LA
             All parents will be responsible for taking their child to Hammond, LA on
             June 14 and picking them up on June 17. They will learn dance routines at
             camp that will be performed during football and basketball season as well
             as enhance their dance skills and provide time for team bonding.

Summer Practice:
There will be practice during the summer before school starts during July and August.
These practices are necessary for the team to rehearse and perfect the dances they
learned at UDA Camp and have them ready for football season.

School Year Practice:
During the school year practice is BEFORE SCHOOL from 7:00am – 8:30am.
FOOTBALL SEASON – three days a week; days TBA
BASKETBALL SEASON – two days a week; days TBA
Extra practices may be called if the coach feels they are needed to be performance ready.

Competitions:
This season team will compete in two local competitions, 1 NDA regional competition and
NDA Nationals in Orlando!

Acro / Hip Hop Trick Class:
We will have Acro / Hip Hop Trick Class as a team on one of the designated practice days
from 7:00 am – 8:30 am beginning when school starts during August. One outside
tumbling / gymnastics coach will be coming to DMS to make it convenient for the
parents and dancers. The fee charged for the tumbling coach will be taken out of the
dance account that the DMS dancers fundraise for during the summer and school year.

Community Events:
The dancers will participate and perform in various community events. Dates for these
events will be announced as we receive the information.
           • Destin Christmas Parade
           • Fort Walton Beach Stars Showcase
           • other similar events

Social Events and Team Dinners:
Throughout the summer and school year there will be several social events to promote
team bonding. This also includes the team Christmas Party and end of year banquet.

The dancers will be required to remain at school, get ready and eat dinner on game days.
The parents will take turns in groups bringing dinner to the school. These groups and the
serving schedule will be determined once we have received the football and basketball
schedules.

TEAM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

PRACTICES
  • Practice schedule is determined at the beginning of each season.
  • Attendance at practice is mandatory. An excused absence is an
    absence from school due to illness / family emergency.
  • If a dancer cannot be at practice or is going to be late, the coach must
    be notified PRIOR to absence.
  • Doctor / dental appointments are NOT excused absences from dance
    practice unless prior arrangements have been made with the coach.
  • An unexcused absence can result in the dismissal from the team.
  • Dancers are expected to wear the proper attire for every practice. The
    designated practice uniform will be provided including running shoes,
    dance shoes, hair in a high pony and no jewelry.
  • If a dancer is injured, they are expected to attend practice, so they are
    familiar with the routines.

GAMES:
  • Attendance at games is mandatory. If you are unable to attend a game,
    the coach should be notified well in advance. An unexcused absence
    may result in dismissal from the team.
  • If a dancer is injured, they are still expected to attend the game to
    support the rest of the team.
  • You must show up to all games wearing the proper uniform (clean)
    and dance shoes (as indicated on the uniform sheet to be provided).
    NO JEWELRY OR FINGERNAIL POLISH. If a dancer is wearing the
    wrong uniform, that dancer will not perform.
  • Misconduct / being disrespectful to the opposing team or fans will
    result in a game suspension.
  • Any conduct deemed unacceptable by the coach or school
    administration will result in dismissal from the team.
  • If a dancer has any concerns with the team, she is to talk with the
    coach and not “gossip” with the others.

ROUTINES AND UNIFORMS:

 • Dancers must know ALL routines. Failure to do so will result in a
   game suspension.
 • Dancers will NEVER build / attempt stunts without the dance coach
   present. This is for your safety.
 • Dancers will always use the buddy system.
 • Dancers will not alter uniforms unless pre-approved. Doing so will
   result in replacement at your own expense.
 • Dancers will always carry themselves with pride and integrity,
   especially when in uniform!
 • Dancers will smile at all times (even if we are losing).
 • All dancers will be responsible for cleaning their own uniforms and
   turning them back in.
 • All uniforms will be due back to the coach at the end of the season
   (TBD). NO EXCEPTIONS! Failure to turn in uniforms will result in
   parents’ paying for the unreturned uniform(s).
 • Dancers must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher to be on the Dazzler
   Dance team and can be taken off the team by the coach or a DMS
   administrator if this average is not maintained.

COMPETITION PERFORMANCES:

 • Dancers are not necessarily put into regional and national competition
   routines.
 • Each dancer must earn this position. Therefore, in some cases, the
   dancer might not be competing at the competition but will still attend
   the competition as an alternate to the routine.
 • Dancers and parents will be notified at least one week prior to the
   competition if the dancer becomes an alternate.