Tryouts

The Villanova Dance Team will hold tryouts for any Villanova student interested in being a part of one of the most recognized student groups on campus. You do not have to have prior dance experience to tryout, but we do look for those who are enthusiastic and dedicated to being a member of a team.

 Tryouts consist of a three-day process, in the beginning of the September of each school year. During the first two days of tryouts a pom, jazz, and hip hop routine will be taught. On the third day, the routines will be performed and technical skills will be evaluated in front of a panel of judges in groups of three. Technical skills include, but are not limited to: leaps (right left, center, switch),  fouette turns, axels, toe touches, and double pirouettes. Individual interviews will then be conducted following the tryout.

The Villanova Dance Team is looking for students who are willing to commit at least 4 (often more) nights of their week to practices, usually 2-3 hours each night, various night and weekend games, on-campus and fundraising events. Practices this Fall will be held Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights, starting around 6pm.

Once selected and committed to the squad, team members are committed to the squad for the ENTIRE school year. This is to allow only those who are willing to make a serious commitment be a chosen member of the team. Also note that all practices, games and performances are MANDATORY, with very few exceptions (these include class commitments, family emergency, and extreme illness). This is our policy as it is only possible to complete routines with everyone present. 

If you have any other questions, please refer to the website first, as there will be additional information posted. If your question is still not answered after referring to the website, then e-mail the captains, Tamara Allison and Alyssa Mitola.