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Kentwood Dance Team

2017-2018



Program Overview

Who should audition? The Kentwood dance team is proud to have both guys and girls on our team, and have for many years. You get to choose which style of dance you want to participate in, whether it be hip hop or jazz or both!
About the Program: Our program to include both guys and girls.

DAZZLERS: The Dazzlers dance team members are expected to participate in all football and basketball performances and perform ALL styles of dance.

D-UNIT: This is our hip hop only crew called the D-Unit. D-Unit members have the same expectations of attendance and participation as the Dazzlers. The emphasis of the D-Unit is hip hop and break dancing. The D-Unit will only perform hip hop routines. Their practice schedule is the same as the Dazzlers – the focus will be on different skills. Because each performance we dance different styles, the D-Unit does not perform at every event. They are a part of the team, however, and are therefore required to be in attendance if the dance team is performing.
Tryout Process: The tryout process includes five full days of learning and evaluation based on technique, ability, memory, dance audition evaluations, flexibility/skills and most importantly – ATTITUDE. It is not mandatory to be at every day of the audition week, however, you must be present for the actual audition on Friday. It is each dancer’s responsibility to learn what they missed if they cannot attend one or more of the tryout nights.
As a KW dance team member, we will expect you to progress your skill level throughout the season. Your acceptance onto the team does not guarantee that you will perform in all opportunities. Progress is essential for ongoing success, as is the case in any sport.
All dancers can earn a Varsity letter (except training team) if they complete the program as outlined in the contract.
Our continued vision is to maximize the training of each team member and achieve individual and team goals. We aspire to achieve continued growth of the Kentwood Dance Program.
Training Team: In the event we find there are students who demonstrate great work ethic and attitude during the tryout process but are not quite ready with their skill level to be a full-fledged member, we may extend an invitation to be a part of our training team. Should this happen for your student, a full page description of the expectations will be given to them the night of auditions and team selection. They may either accept or decline the invitation.
Goals: Every year the dance team aspires to improve in its quality of performances and represent Kentwood in a positive manner. We strive to uphold high standards and be respected and highly regarded by the students at Kentwood. We would like to continue to be involved with community and charitable events.
Our program has increasingly developed over the past five years. We have been fortunate enough to place in the top 3 at State in both dance, hip hop and/or Show for the each of the past five years. Each year our goal is to win State. Dance is a very competitive activity and it is important that you have a desire to compete if you choose to audition for our team.

A competitive mindset and willingness to work hard is a must if you want to have fun on this team!

Our success is dependent on our dancers’ desire to continue to improve every week. This team is only suitable for athletes who want to work hard and have fun while sustaining a true team environment of support and positivity! Our team covenants set an example for us in how we achieve our goals.



Program Description:

Performance/Competition Team

  • Size of team will depend on the number and quality of students who audition

  • Perform at school events:

    • support all KW Football home games/home playoff games

    • a few Basketball home games/home playoff games (boys and girls)

    • Attend and compete at local and regional dance competitions

  • Uphold academic standards

  • Community performances and community service acts

  • Fundraising – for both Booster club and ASB dance account

  • Skill level – intermediate for regular season performances, high intermediate, but mostly advanced skills are required for competition teams

  • Intermediate (or better) dance knowledge and skill level is recommended

  • Required for competing: Consistent execution of highly complex dance elements which vary depending on the style. Consistent attendance and participation at practice. Failure to master these skills could result in not competing.



Important Dates:


Thursday, April 20th – 7:00 PM

Mandatory dancer/parent meeting to learn about the commitments of dance team. Meeting is in the Kentwood Library

Monday, May 1st – Friday the 5th

Team tryouts. Every day from 6 – 8:30 PM in the KW Gym. D-Unit only needs to be there Monday, Tuesday and Friday but may come all four days if they wish. Extra practice is encouraged 

Monday, May 8th – 6:00 PM

New team dinner! Details will be provided to all those who make the team. The information will be on your offer letter.

Thursday, May 11th – 6:00 PM

Team meets at 6 PM to try on camp gear for sizing. Parents are required at 7 PM to review calendar, commitments, expenses and sign up for committees. One parent is required for each dancer on the team.

Saturday, May 27th – 9:30 AM

New team car wash – Proceeds benefit officers leadership camp - fundraising event. Ends at 3:30 PM

Saturday, June 10th – 9:30 AM

New team car wash – Individual fundraising event. Ends at 3:30 PM

Saturday, July 8th – 9:30 AM

New team car wash – Individual fundraising event. Ends at 3:30 PM

July 13th – 15th

Fund raiser – Kids Dance Camp – All team members must be present

July 20th – 23rd

Elite Performance Dance Camp – Mandatory for all dancers.

August 14th – 19th

Kentwood Summer Dance Camp – Mandatory for all dancers



Please make sure you have your physical examination requirements met before the first night of tryouts – May 1st


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