Creighton Dance Team Selection and Criteria
1/17/2025 8:00:00 AM | Spirit Squads
A panel of unbiased judges will score candidates based on the criteria below to help select members for the Creighton Dance Team. Note, that these are REQUIRED skills and are subject to change.
Technique
Leaps and Stationary Jumps
- Center and straight leg leaps
- Toe touches, scorpions, tilt jumps
Turning Jumps
- Disks, calypsos, Firebirds (required)
Turns
- Triple/Quad pirouette turns
- Leg turnsÂ
- A la seconds, turning combinations
Tumbling and Tricks
- Head Springs (required)
- Kip Ups (required)
- Right or Left Aerials (bonus)
- Tumbling passes (bonus)
Flexibility
- Ability to demonstrate proper alignment in addition to range and height
- Leg holds (side/front)
- Front, side, back attitude, tilts Â
Fitness/Endurance
- Sufficient physical fitness to perform technique criteria listed above
Traditions
- Fight Song: Candidates will be judged on knowing/singing the words to the "White and Blue" fight song as well as choreography.
- Other traditions include HORSE and HEY, of which choreography will be provided
Personality and Integrity
Besides a strong technical background and a mature quality of movement, we look for well-rounded individuals. We search for those who are able to conduct themselves professionally. Members of the Dance Team frequently engage in conversations with alumni, university employees, donors, and fans. Team members also have strong academic success! Our team culture and familial atmosphere are vital to the team's success, therefore a team-oriented individual is also important.
Each candidate will participate in a One-on-One interview as part of the selection process.Â
Qualifications
Dancers who wish to audition for the Creighton Dance Team must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Proof of Admission
- Full commitment to attending Creighton University (preferred)
- Overall GPA of 2.0 or above
- Not be on disciplinary or academic probation.
- Medical insurance comparable to the minimum coverage offered through the University's student insurance program
- Completed audition packet
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