Pantherette Auditions
- Frequently Asked Questions
WHO
MAY TRY OUT?
Any
girl who is presently in grades 8 through 9 and has completed and
passed the application process (see the application packet when
available).
IS THERE AN INFORMATION MEETING PRIOR TO THE AUDITIONS?
Yes. There will be a mandatory Parent Meeting for all
Pantherette Candidates and at least one parent/guardian, prior to
the audition date. Check the Audition packet for the specific date
and time.
WHAT DANCE TECHNIQUE ELEMENTS DO I NEED TO KNOW FOR PANTHERETTE
TRYOUTS?
The Pantherette candidate will need to perform the following
technical items: toe touch, right and left splits, right and left
single pirouettes, right and left jete’ leaps, and
various types of kicks. There will also be a short Jazz Routine and
Kick Combination.
HOW DO THEY ANNOUNCE WHO HAS MADE THE PANTHERETTE JV DANCE TEAM?
The list of new team members is announced on the GCISD district
website.
IS THERE A SET OF NUMBER OF PANTHERETTES?
No, there is no set number of team members. In the past the team has
ranged from 25-40 members.
CAN I GET A RECORDING OF THE TRYOUT MUSIC?
Yes, bring in a blank CD with your name on it the first day of the
tryout clinic, and it will be ready for pick up on the second day of
the clinic.
DOES ACADEMICS/CONDUCT COUNT TOWARD PANTHERETTE TRYOUTS?
Yes, there is a student evaluation sheet that is 30 points of the
candidate’s 130 point total score. The evaluation is based on
conduct, grades, and attendance. A candidate must not have failed 3
or more classes during any six weeks grading period throughout the
school year.
WHO JUDGES TRYOUTS?
A panel of three certified dance/drill team educators will judge in
accordance with the Texas Dance Team Educators Association
guidelines for auditions. The three scores are then averaged to get
the final score.
WHEN DO PANTHERETTES PRACTICE?
Pantherettes practice during 3rd and 7th periods. During
football season (Aug-Nov) and contest season (Jan-March) there is
also an after school practice on Wednesdays. Also contest
season, the dance officers will also have an additional practice
after school on Tuesdays.
DO PANTHERETTES HAVE TO TRYOUT FOR EVERY ROUTINE FOR FOOTBALL AND
CONTEST PERFORMANCES?
Yes, all team members must audition for every routine for memory and
technique purposes.
WHEN DO PANTHERETTES PERFORM?
Pantherettes perform every Thursday at home JV/freshmen football games.
There are ten games in total. Pantherettes also perform at one pep
rally, one Varsity football game, Pantera/Pantherette Auction, a few
basketball games, Pantera Spring Fling, and at contest in the spring.
WHAT TYPE OF SUMMER COMMITMENTS ARE THERE TO PANTHERETTES?
Pantherette officers go to camp mid June. The whole team goes to
camp at the end of July. After team camp, there is summer training
for approximately a week. These camps and practices are all
mandatory to be a member of the Pantherettes.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO FOR PANTHERETTE OFFICER TRYOUTS?
Officer candidates must perform the team tryout routine, a
mini-solo (1:00 to 1:30 minutes in length), create an officer notebook, and be interviewed.
