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Dance Team

Dance Team



Katie Higgs (captain)
Danielle Monteiro (captain)
Sarah Everhart
Tara Marotta
Alexis Martin
Kaley McCann
Randi-Layne Mitchell
Bailey Norris
Danielle Satterlee
Devon Schlegel
Sarah Schmaus
Kyla Teleisha
Vanessa Uzcategui
Kali Webster
Head Coach: Whitney Warren



PURPOSE

The role of the Flagler College Dance Team is to support Flagler College Athletics as an NCAA Division II institution.

The Dance Team energetically performs at all men’s and women’s home basketball games and select community events. The dancers practice regularly, attend dance camps and participate in competitions as well as fundraising activities throughout the season to create the best dance team possible.



STYLE

The dancers are talented and capable of performing many motivating routines which are a mix of hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, and more. The dancers often get creative and will also perform themed dances at certain College functions. It is not necessary to have formal dance training; however, most of the dancers have had training either on a high school dance team or with a studio. Dancers are encouraged to create their choreography and often work together to create dynamic routines.



SEASON

The season begins in the middle of September and ends the beginning of March. The dancers are expected to attend certain functions such as community events after the season ends.

The dance team practices 2 times a week for 3-4 hours a practice. Additional practices will be scheduled closer to games or performances. Each dancer is expected to physically train outside of practice.



TEAM

The Flagler College Dance Team consists of 14 dancers with 2 alternates. The alternates will perform at select games as well as train with the dancers to further their skills. It is a great way for younger dancers to gain valuable experience. In addition to dancing, dancers also select a committee that they belong to in the areas of choreography, costume and makeup design, community involvement, and team building. Some dancers serve on more than one committee.



AUDITIONS

Dance Team auditions begin with a group warm-up. After the group warm-up the team captains will teach 2 short routines that contains a mixture of dance styles such as jazz, modern, and hip-hop. Once the routines have been taught, groups of dancers will be randomly selected to perform each routine twice in front of a panel of judges. During this time judges will be reviewing the skill level of those auditioning. Dancers are also required to bring six 8-counts of their own choreography.



Judges will be looking for talent, presence, enthusiasm, and attitude. Once the team is selected, practices immediately begin.