Table of Contents:

SHS Performing Groups Program Information

 

 

Item of Interest

 

Page Number

General Audition Policies

 

2

Special Audition Procedures- Sizzlers

 

3

Special Audition Procedures- Orchesis

 

4

Special Audition Procedures- Starlites

 

5

Performance Information

 

6

Discipline – Strike Policy

 

7

Sizzlers Team Information

 

8-9

Orchesis Team Information

 

10-11

Orchesis Code of Conduct

 

12

Starlites Team Information

 

13-14

Required Materials Checklist

 

15

Costuming Size Sheet

 

16

Acknowledgement of Team Policies Form

 

17

District 211 Academic Eligibility Form

 

18

District 211 Eligibility Form for Frosh and Transfers

 

19

District 211 Code of Conduct Form

 

20

Yellow Emergency Card

 

21

 

 

 General Audition Policies

 

Dress Code

Throughout the audition time period, both clinics and the actual judged auditions; individuals auditioning are expected to wear black pants and the student’s PE shirt, tucked in.  Either black jazz shoes or gym shoes should be worn as well.  There is to be no jewelry, gum, or nails extending past the tip of the finger.  The policy regarding jewelry, gum and nails has been instituted by the IHSA and is followed by all SHS performing groups.

 

Audition Procedures

The Sizzler Poms Squad, Orchesis Squad and Starlites Flag Squad follow the scoring policy detailed below:

l       New Member to SHS Team

–         60% audition score from try-out judges

–         40% character evaluation score from teachers

l       Current Members of any SHS Performance Teams (2006-07 school year)

–         60% audition score from try-out judges

–         25% character evaluation score from teachers

–         15% character evaluation score from coach/sponsor

 

 

Sizzlers

Special Audition Procedures

 

There will be two clinics in which current seniors on the Sizzler Pom Squad will teach the try-out routine and review technique with anyone interested in auditioning.  The seniors and sponsors will not be available any other times to provide instruction.

 

The clinics and auditions are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 12.  Please check the Sizzlers web site for the dates, times and other details at http://www.shs.d211.org/activities/sizzlers/index.htm.

 

Everyone interested in being on the squad for the 2008-09 school year (including students that have previously been members of the squad) must audition in front of a panel of judges chosen by the sponsors.  Students will be assigned audition groups and will be allowed to leave after their audition.

 

Students will be required to perform the try-out routine twice and demonstrate their skill for dance technique by doing the splits and heel stretches (on both legs), toe touches, double turns and leaps.

 

The 2008-09 Sizzler Pom Squad roster will be posted on the Sizzler web page by 3:00PM on the Friday after auditions.

Orchesis

Special Audition Procedures

 

There will be two clinics in which current seniors on the Orchesis Dance Squad will teach the try-out routine and review technique with anyone interested in auditioning.  The seniors and sponsors will not be available any other times to provide instruction.

 

·         Day 1:               Meet on the South Shelf on Monday, April 28th from 3-5:30pm.  Begin teaching first dance routine.

Please bring ALL required paperwork.

·         Day 2:              Meet on the South Shelf Tuesday, April 29th from 3-5:30pm.  First dance routines will be finished.

·         Day 3:              Meet on the South Shelf Wednesday, April 30th from 3-5:30pm.  Audition of technical skill will be auditioned.

·         Day 4:              Meet in the Dance Room on Thursday, May 1st beginning at 3:00pm.  Dance routine and technique will be auditioned.

 

Everyone interested in being on the squad for the 2007-08 school year (including students that have previously been members of the squad) must audition in front of a panel of judges chosen by the sponsors.  Students will be assigned audition groups and will be allowed to leave after their audition on Thursday, May 17th.

 

The 2007-08 Orchesis Squad roster will be posted on the Orchesis web page by 3:00pm on Friday, May 18th.  Please do not request the information before it is posted, it will not be available.  All judges’ scores are confidential.

 

Mandatory new squad meeting is May 22nd at 3:00pm in the Dance Room.  All new squad are required to attend, no exceptions will be made.

 

Starlites

Special Audition Procedures

 

There will be two clinics in which current seniors on the Starlites Flag Squad will teach the try-out routine and review technique with anyone interested in auditioning.  The seniors, coaches, and guest choreographer will not be available any other times to provide instruction.

 

·         Day 1:               Meet on the shelf on Monday, April 14th from 3-6pm.  Technique will be addressed for brand new members/auditionees. (Returning members by invitation only.)

·         Day 2:              Meet on the shelf Tuesday, April 15th from 3-6pm.  Bodywork, flag technique, and the Unity routine will be addressed with David.

·         Day 3:              Meet on the shelf Wednesday, April 16th from 6:30-9pm. 

Returning members will learn the Speed Routine with David.

New members/auditionees will refine the Unity routine and technique.

·         Day 4:              Auditions will take place on Thursday, April 17th from 3:30pm until auditions are completed. 

Returning members will audition the Unity and Speed Routines

New members/auditionees will audition the Unity routine and technique.

 

Everyone interested in being on the squad for the 2008-2009 school year (including students that have previously been members of the squad) must audition in front of a panel of judges chosen by the sponsors.  Students will be assigned audition groups and will be allowed to leave after their audition on Thursday, April 17th.

 

The 2008-2009 Starlite Flag Squad rosters for JV and Varsity teams will be posted on the Starlight web page no later than Friday, April 18th at 3:00pm.   Please do not request the information before it is posted, it will not be available.  All judges’ scores are confidential.

 

Mandatory new squad meeting is Thursday, April 23rd at 3:30pm.  Meet in the main hallway.  All members are required to attend, no exceptions will be made. 


Performance Information

 

“Lifesaver” (Alternate) Policy (Poms and Flags only)

Lifesavers/Alternates will be utilized during the 2008-2009 performance season.  Decisions will be based, at least in part, on attendance and performance ability.  Lifesavers may be utilized in one or all parts of the Starlite and/or Sizzler season.  Lifesavers may be chosen using a variety of methods such as audition of skills and/or memory in front of a panel of judges or coach and choreographer decision/evaluation.

 

 

Performance Schedules

The Starlites and Sizzlers are responsible for performing at all home football games, the Homecoming Pep Rally, numerous home basketball games (to be determined at a later date), pep assemblies, the Septemberfest Parade, Collegiate Band Days, and Competitions as detailed below.  Members are expected to be present for the duration of the events.

 

The Orchesis Team members are expected to perform at the following events: Fall and Winter Pep and Promote Assemblies, Homecoming Spirit Rally, the Barrington HS Dance Showcase, the Annual Dance Show, and Arts Alive week.  Members are expected to stay with the team for the duration of all events.  Choreography auditions for the annual Dance Show are in November.  After dance selections are made, members sign up for specific rehearsal days/times.  Dance Show rehearsals begin upon return from Winter Break. The Dance Show is a 2 hour long performance staging approximately 25 original dances.

 

Competition Season (Poms and Flags only)

A major part of the Starlite and Sizzler year is competition.  The dates of competition have not yet been released, but will be posted at www.teamdanceillinois.org when the dates are confirmed.  The Starlites attend three regional contests and State.  Only varsity teams are eligible to compete at State, which is held during the last weekend of February or the first weekend of March.  Please refrain from making any travel plans during the months of January-March.  The competition season will be completed by the time of Spring Break, should you choose to make travel plans for that week. 

 

The Sizzler Pom Squad and the Starlites Flag Squad compete as part of an organization called “Team Dance Illinois,” otherwise known as TDI- The State’s Premiere Flag and Dance Alliance.  There are a variety of categories available to participants, the SHS teams performing in the categories as described below:

l       Sizzlers Pom Squad

–         Kick

–         Pom

l       JV and Varsity Starlites Flag Squad (will not compete against one another)

–         3-minute Tall Flag

–         3-minute Lyrical Tall Flag

 

Competition is an exciting time of year.  It is an opportunity to build lasting friendships and lifelong memories.  Keeping this in mind, it is important to note that students cannot leave the competition with family members.  In addition, district policy states that members who ride the bus with the team must also leave with the team. 


Discipline

Strike Policy

 

Any individual who:

o        Is late to any event without notifying a coach will receive 1 strike.

o        Misses a practice for any unexcused reason will receive 1 strike.

o        Misses a performance due to an unexcused absence will receive 1 strike.

o        Is not prepared to compete or perform will receive 1 strike.

o        Is not prepared to be an effective part of the team will receive 1 strike.

 

Additional criteria:

  • If a member is ill, a note from a parent is required
  • If a member is ill or absent for 3 or more consecutive practices, a note from the doctor is requested
  • Excused absences may include illness, death in the family, or family vacation scheduled prior team calendar release. 
  • Any unexcused absence results in the inability to participate in the next performance
  • Any absences COULD result in missing the next performance.
  • After 5 cumulative absences, member will be unable to participate in the next performance

 

Examples include but are not limited to the following:

“Member is not prepared to perform or compete include”

  • Wearing nail polish during any part of the performance day
  • Wearing jewelry during any part of the performance day
  • Missing any part of the required practice and/or performance ensemble
  • Hair not meeting expectations for performance

 

“Member is not prepared to be an effective member of the team”

  • Disruptive behavior during practice or performance day
  • Inappropriate practice demeanor (lacking of energy and/or effort)
  • Absence from any team event without notifying a coach
  • Inappropriate behavior during any team event due to un-sportsmanlike, disrespectful, and or insubordinate actions
  • Failure to follow direction, as provided by the coach, during any team event

 

Explanation of Disciplinary Actions:

1.        The strike policy will be divided into two seasons and observed as detailed below:

·          Students receiving 3 strikes during the summer rehearsal season will receive a warning and be removed from the team upon earning a 4th strike.

·          Members receiving 5 strikes during the fall/winter seasons will receive a warning and be removed from the team upon earning a 6th strike.

2.       Members will be informed of their standing in a timely fashion

3.       Parents will be notified in writing in the following situations in order to provide behavioral remediation:

·          After the 2nd strike during summer rehearsals

·          After the 4th strike during the fall/winter seasons

·          This letter will indicate a warning and offer a chance for parent remediation of student actions

4.       Upon the final strike, the member will forfeit their position on the team.  All uniforms that are the property of SHS must be cleaned and returned within one week

5.       Intermittent and natural consequences for actions will be implemented by the coach as deemed necessary.

6.       If the member quits or is removed from the team, they cannot try-out again during that school year.

 

This policy has been instituted for the good and welfare of the

Performance Group TEAMS.

Sizzlers

Practice Schedule

 

The Sizzlers Pom Squad practices generally take place on Mondays and Wednesdays and many Fridays 3-6PM.  The team will also have late night and early morning (6:00 AM) practices during competition time, as gym space becomes available.

 

 

Sizzlers

Officers

 

Squad Committees:

l       Spirit Committee

l       Birthday Committee

l       Music Committee

l       Trophy Case Decorating Committee

l       Flexibility/Technique Committee

l       Equipment Managers (Duty rotated throughout squad)

 

Squad Captains:

There will be two squad members that are elected as captains by the squad members.  All applications will be read by the squad members before a private ballot vote.

 

Captain Requirements:

l       Spirit Committee

l       Must be a squad member for the past two years.

l       Must complete the captain application and turn it on the assigned due date.

l       Must display maturity and leadership qualities and be committed to the squad.

 

Captain Expectations:

l       Act as a leader for the squad.

l       Act as a liaison between the sponsors and squad members.

l       Assist squad members outside of practice in learning routines.

l       Give feedback regarding choreography.

l       Complete other duties as assigned by the sponsors.

Sizzlers

Finances and Fundraising Opportunities

 

 

Required Items

 

 

Item

 

Amount each

 

Size(if applicable)

 

Black Velvet Dance Pants

$30

 

Cardinal Body Suit

$20

 

Cardinal Briefs

$10

 

SHS Socks (recommend the purchase of two pairs)

$7

 

Performance Poms

$25