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Dear Highstepper Officer Hopeful,
I am proud of all young dancers who express interest in auditioning for an officer position. If selected for officer, it will be one of the biggest honors you will ever receive. Whether you make it or not, trying out for officer will help you grow and mature as a drill team member and as a person. The new officers have an enormous job for the following year. The new officers will need to set many goals that lead them to achieving an outstanding drill team.
Being an officer is an honor. However, officers who strive for respect, responsibility, and dedication will have honor. Officers set good examples, in all respects, always. You will keep many long hours and probably shed many tears. I tell you these things not to scare you, but to remind you that for everything good-you must work!
I expect more initiative from officers. As director, I will not accept disappointment. With cooperation, planning, and respect, we will get along wonderfully.
Attached are all the officer candidate requirements, officer online applications, and scheduled dates. During the next two weeks, read through all the materials with your parents and finalize your decision about becoming a Highstepper Officer Hopeful. On or before January 6, 2015, please submit your online applications. Also, March 4, 2016 all candidates will present their notebooks for evaluations. The strong requirements and procedures for officer tryouts will allow for the selection of talented dancers’ who are also excellent leaders and facilitators.
I appreciate your interest and initiative. I am looking forward to working with you and even more to a magnificent 2016-2017 season.
Stepping 2 Dreams,
Mrs. Monica Lyon
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OFFICER TRYOUT REQUIREMENTSQualifications
Before officer tryouts, the candidate must perform solo at one contest that the Highsteppers team is competing at as a group.
Must remain loyal to the drill team at all times.
Must abide by all school policies.
Must abide by the rules and regulations governing the RHHS Drill Team Organization.
Must pay specific attention to her personal grooming and appearance.
Must have high standards--Pride, Drive, and Self-Confidence.
Must give of her time for the benefit of the drill team.
Must take initiative and assume leadership responsibilities.
Must cooperate with the director in all aspects of drill team, including planning schedules, preparing performances, functions, and activities.
Must acquire 850 service points.
Must display appropriate behavior at school or non-school events.
Summer school classes must be scheduled around officer camp and officer camp rehearsals for home routine.
Officers are held to higher expectations and responsibilities above and beyond the team.
Must maintain 70 or above in all classes or will be placed on officer probation and possible demotion.
Must maintain above average attendance.
Duties/ Expectations
All rules of conduct that apply to the line, also, apply to the officers.
The officers should set an example for the members of the line, by possessing positive and supportive attitudes towards drill team and directors.
Inspect uniforms and make-up before each performance. Make sure that their own drill team uniforms/boots are clean before arriving to any drill team event, function, performance or inspection.
Inspect game day uniforms, hair, and make-up.
Attend all drill team functions, activities, fundraisers, and performances.
Officers must be in good financial standing with the booster club.
At all times, Officers will act only on the direction of the director.
Critiques will be given to the line members.
Infraction points will be given to line members upon request by the director.
Officers receive infraction points, just like the team for not following directions or fulfilling any of their listed officer jobs. Also, officers receive infraction points for their squads not following directions.
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Officers who fail any course and are benched due to the state law are required to attend practice. If this situation occurs, the Director will choose a replacement to fulfill their needs on the field, basketball court, or during any performance.
Any officer who does not follow the RISD drill team handbook, or the RHHS student handbook will be placed on probation. Probation may consist of: the loss of leadership, rank in stands, rank in roll call, and performance opportunities.
Officers will be enrolled in Officer period.
Officers will be given evaluations and grades for their communication logs and six weeks required officer squad socials. Which are due the fifth week of a grading period.
Officers will hold their office for an entire year, unless removed from the team for insubordination, behavioral issues, level three infractions or for not following required drill team rules, guidelines or required officer duties.
Officers promote fundraising activities and all other activities involving the drill team.
Must attend all meetings and practices called and scheduled by the director or captain.
Must attend all drill team functions and performances.
Officers maintain and promote healthy, physically fit lifestyles.
As an example for both the team and the school, officers are expected to dress, appropriately, and maintain respectful demeanor at school, at drill team functions, and in social settings, including, social communication websites.
Must attend officer camp.
Officers must work JV line camp and Cain Drill Team Camp.
Officers will be enrolled in elite dance classes and other Officer technique classes.
Officers who do not abide by set rules or attend all required performances and events may be dismissed from their officer position.
Officers will not miss or leave early for any choreography session or may be expelled from the piece.
Officers are leaders who do not have to be asked to follow the rules.
Officers will have their hats pinned, correct dance shoes on during practice, and will be an example for others to follow.
Insubordination toward or not cooperating with the sponsor or not complying with any of the above will result in probation. Probation means benching and loss of leadership responsibilities, which will prompt the director to find a temporary replacement. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE OFFICER WILL HAVE A CONFERENCE WITH THE PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR. If the problem is not corrected within the three-week/six-week period, the officer will be dismissed of her officer duties and will be placed in the line.
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OFFICER REQUIRED SCHEDULED EVENTS
Team Tryouts Officer Camp Officer Summer Practice Summer officer socials Monthly officer socials Semester squad socials
Grades are given when the officer turns in her attendance and proof sheet J.V. Summer Line Camp Cain Line Camps Line Camp Bootcamp Football Games Pep Rally Rehearsals Officer dance classes Elite Class and Tap Class
If you are behind in tap, you will need to meet another person to improve your skills Kick Company Rehearsals Playoff games 3 Parades Rehearsals during winter break Contest Dance Concert Basketball Games Team Annual Trip, if competition trip Attend non mandatory team events Attend fundraisers Officer Solo required each year. North Texas Regionals Rehearsals during spring break Nationals Spring Show Banquet Officer Tryout Clinic
Graduating seniors are expected to teach and choreograph routines. Officer Tryouts Rehearsals:
One week notification from captain or director, unless voted by group. Officers’, must notify the captain or director, if they are going to be absent from class or rehearsal. Captains are expected to attend all events. If they are unable to attend, they must provide the first
lieutenant and the director with music and lesson plans.
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OFFICER RANKS AND DESCRIPTIONS:
*THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS CHOSEN WILL DEPEND ON SCORES AND THE DIRECTOR.
OFFICERS
Captain: First in command in charge of officers and team
Top Senior score and position
First Lieutenant: Second in command
Top Senior score and positionNamed at director’s discretion
Sr. Lieutenant: In charge of all senior school and drill team activities and guards
Senior positionNamed at director’s discretion
Lieutenants and Junior Lieutenants:Junior or Senior position (depending on score)
Seniors’: not ranked are Lieutenants, listed in ABC order by last nameJuniors’: not ranked are Jr. Lieutenants, listed in ABC order by last name
Named at director’s discretion
SCHEDULE:
Once you declare yourself an officer hopeful, the team and the director will observe you and your actions at all times.
All dates and times listed in the packet are mandatory, no excuses.
1/7 DUE: Officer application filled out on line.Link:
http://goo.gl/forms/vLWUUsqWtw1/8 OFFICER HOPEFULS:
DUE: Part I: Verification sheet.Expectations throughout candidacy second semester.
1. You will be asked to take roll, take inspection, write in demerits, and assist in counting.
2. You will be asked to perform your solo at any time.3. You will be given assignments throughout your candidacy.
1/20 DUE: CANDIDACY ASSIGNMENT-1.
1/21 DUE: Attendance Report for all year.Report Card.
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Music sheet and send music to Lyon via email.Costume, must not show stomachs, be too low cut or school inappropriate.
2/23 DUE: CANDIDACY ASSIGNMENT-2.
3/3 DUE: A. Notebook due to Mrs. Lyon’s office by 8:45 am.B. If you are absent that day, you must have a parent bring your notebook to Mrs. Lyon’s office by 8:45
am.C. Late notebooks will not be accepted. A zero will be given as the notebook grade.
4/25 OFFICER CANDIDATE CLINIC: (DAY 1)4:30am – 6:30pm
DUE: Homemade officer baton for practice and auditions, DURING am learning practice.TASK: Dance room. Draw numbers: first sets of numbers are for any sophomores. Second set of numbers are for
seniors. Learn Strut. Video last 10 minutes.
ATTIRE: “Highstepper” Stripe zipper top and pants. Hair parted over left eye in low bun. Bring all types of dance shoes. Small team rhinestones. Black trouser socks.
4/25 OFFICER CANDIDATE CLINIC TEACHING EVALUATION: (DAY 1 AM)7:00-9:00 am
TASK: Teaching Evaluation Whistle and vocal commands. Teaching evaluation-scored by director. Past Capt. And 1st lt. help with stop clock.
ATTIRE: Highstepper” Stripe zipper top and pants. Hair parted over left eye in low bun. Bring all types of dance shoes. Small team rhinestones. Black trouser socks.
4/26 OFFICER CANDIDATE CLINIC: (DAY 2 PM)
4:30-6:30 pmTASK: Dance room. Learn combo Video last 10 minutes.
ATTIRE: “Heath” Red/Black top, black dance pants, black trouser socks, black jazz shoes. Hair parted over left eye in low bun. Bring all types of dance shoes. Small team rhinestones.
4/26 OFFICER CANDIDATE CLINIC ADAPTIVE SCORING: (DAY 2)
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7:00-9:00 amTASK: Adaptatives.Perform adaptive choreography for director’s evaluation.
Adaptive choreography performance must contain an entrance and exit with vocal and whistle commands.
DUE: Project folder due.
ATTIRE: Make sure your performers dress appropriately and to your requirements. “Heath” Red/Black top, black dance pants, black/trouser socks, black jazz shoes.
4/27 OFFICER CANDIDATE TEAM MOCK AUDITIONS: (DAY 3)7:00-8:30 am
TASK: 2016-2017Team watches candidates for team vote. CLOSED TO PUBLIC.
ATTIRE: Solo costume. Striped Outfit, black dance pants, black trouser socks. Bring jazz shoes, dance paws, baton, whistle, and plain team belt, team performance
rhinestones.
4/27 OFFICER CANDIDATE MOCK AUDITIONS: (DAY 3)4:30—5:45pm
TASK: Mock Auditions for Highstepper Officer Positions Solos, combined routine in groups, strut in groups OPEN TO PUBLIC.
5:45-7:00 pm 8th graders audition for Starstepper Officer Positions Solos, combined routine in groups, strut in groups, JV wear “HEATH” practice top
ATTIRE: Solo costume. “Highstepper” stripe outfit, black trouser socks. Bring jazz shoes, dance paws, baton, whistle, and plain team belt, team performance
rhinestones.
4/28 OFFICER CANDIDATE AUDITIONS: (DAY 4)4:30-11:30 pmTASK:
CLOSED TO PUBLIC.
ATTIRE: Solo costume. Striped outfit, black trouser socks. Bring jazz shoes, dance paws, baton, whistle, and plain team belt, team performance
rhinestones. 4/29 NEW OFFICER SOCIAL:
Time and Place-TBA:
5/2 2016-2017 NEW OFFICERS: 7:00-9:30 am Officers
Set officer camp rehearsal dates and home routine choreography, team rehearsal schedule for camp home routine and home routine choreography.
Discuss mission statement and goals for upcoming year. Outline jobs.
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5/3 NEW OFFICER PARENTS WILL HAVE A BRIEF MEETING:5:30pm Library then proceed to board at 6:30
Officer parent roles assigned. Learn expectations. Discuss officer camp. Working fittings.
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Officer Hopefuls Tryout Deadlines
AUDITIONSOrder of Performance:
Solo performances for everyone. Interviews for everyone. (Only on day with judges)
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Task Date Due To: Received: (Initial)
Part I: Application on
line
1/7/16 Mrs. Lyon
Online Verification Signature
Sheet
1/8/16 Mrs. Lyon
Assignment #1 1/20/16 Mrs. Lyon
Report Cards 1/21/16 Mrs. Lyon
Attendance 1/21/16 Mrs. Lyon
Solo Costume Check
1/21/16 Mrs. Lyon
Music Sheet 1/21/16 Mrs. Lyon
Email Music to Lyon
1/21/16 Mrs. Lyon
Assignment #2 2/23/16 Mrs. Lyon
Notebook 3/3/16 Mrs. Lyon
Interview 3/28/16-4/1/16 Mrs. Lyon
Baton 4/25/16 pm Mrs. Lyon
Adaptive Documentation
4/26/16 Mrs. Lyon
Lyrical, Jazz, Kick Combined Routine Strut Candidates may be asked to perform the lyrical, jazz routine, kick routine, strut or splits
more than once and in alternating groups.
4/27 TEACHING EVALUATIONS:7:00 am
Evaluations will be closed to public. Candidates will teach a small portion of your solo to the candidates. Candidates will have 2:00 minutes to execute all teaching skills.
4/28 ADAPATIVE EVALUATIONS:7:00 am
Evaluations will be closed to public. Candidates will perform an adaption of their solo with 3 other drill team members.
4/29 OFFICER TEAM AUDITIONS:7:00 am
Evaluations will be closed to public. The viewing audience of the entire audition will consist of: Highsteppers, & Directors. Performance order is set according to drawn number. Team will be present to vote. Only members present may vote.
4/30 OFFICER MOCK AUDITIONS:4:30 until finished.
Open to public. Runs start to finish.
5/1 OFFICER AUDITIONS:4:30 until finished.
Plan for a long and exhausting evening.TASK:Order of Performance.Interview.Stay until Mrs. Lyon dismisses candidates.Posting will be placed on Heath website. Tryouts are closed! No parents, friends, other RHHS Drill Team Members, etc. are allowed in the dressing area
during tryouts. Outsiders must clear the dressing room by 4:30 P.M. Candidates cannot leave, until Mrs. Lyon dismisses them.
Audition Uniforms/Sets:SOLOS:
Costumes: Any costume that reflects the concept of your piece and that is suitable for an audition. The director will approve costumes. Please keep your costume in a garment bag. Props/Sets:Any props must be incorporated into the dance and must be carried on and off by the candidateHair: Dancers may choose any style appropriate for their piece. However, remember all the rules and tips given throughout the year.
LYRICAL, JAZZ, KICK ROUTINE:Attire:Team stripe outfit top and dance pants, dance paws or jazz shoes.Hair: Hair should be worn ½ up with without bangs.
STRUT AND KICK ROUTINE:Attire:
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Team stripe outfit top and dance pants, dance paws or jazz shoes trouser/socks, and team white leather performance belt. Hair: Hair should be worn ½ up with out bangs.
JUDGING REQUIREMENTS
Areas: Appearance Facial projection Voice projection Whistle Dance skills Kick skills Lyrical skills and ballet technique Teaching skills Organizational skills Attendance Grades Demerit record Leadership skills Solo piece
Solo should be no longer than 2 minutes or you will have 5 points deducted from your solo final score.
OFFICER CANDIDATE AUDITION SCALEPart I:(60%)
20 POINTS DIRECTOR’S VOTE20 POINTS TEAM VOTE10 POINTS GRADE POINT AVERAGE15 POINTS NOTEBOOK15 POINTS ADAPTIVE CHOREOGRAPHY20 POINTS TEACHING EVALUATION 100 TOTAL POINTS
Team Vote: The 2016-2017 TEAM, votes on all officer candidates. The voting team members will use a yes or no scan sheet for placing their vote. They are instructed before the audition to respect all candidates. Also, they are reminded not to make decisions until they have watched the entire audition process. They are encouraged to use the officer requirement page as a guide or tool to help with their voting
process.FORMULA: a. # of yes votes x 20 (possible total points on score sheet.) =_______b. Then divide the # of Highsteppers who voted. =_______
EX: The officer candidate receives 33 “yes” votes from the voting members.33 x 20 = 660
660 divided by 40(# of girls who voted, changes each yr) = 16.5This candidate would receive a 16.5 for their team evaluation.
Grade Point Average:FORMULA: a. GPA x 10 (possible total points on score sheet.)=_______b. Then divide by 5 (possible highest GPA scale)=_____________
EX: 3.5 x 10 = 3535 divided by 5 = 7This candidate would receive a 7 for their grade point average evaluation.
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Part II: Judges Evaluations (40 %)
10 POINTS IMAGE/PRESENCE20 POINTS SOLO ROUTINE20 POINTS INTERVIEW10 POINTS LYRICAL ROUTINE10 POINTS JAZZ ROUTINE10 POINTS KICK ROUTINE10 POINTS RIGHT AND LEFT SPLITS10 POINTS OFFICER STRUT 100 TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS PER JUDGE
Sample Score Sheets PART I & PART 2 ADDED TOGETHER JUDGES SCORE EACH CANDIDATE THEN THE HIGH AND LOW JUDGES SCORES ARE
DROPPED SEE ATTACHED.
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HIGHSTEPPER DRILL TEAM OFFICER CANDIDATE NOTEBOOK
The notebook will be graded according to neatness, organization, service record, quality of answers, sincerity of answers, creativity, etc. Take your time and be clear without being wordy. Remember quality rather than quantity will make for a better notebook. The purpose is to allow you to analyze and truly think about some of the important elements of being an officer.
Provide a title page with your name and class. Secondly, provide a table of contents and have each section begin on a new page. Thirdly, restate each question before you answer it. Finally, be brief but thorough. Decorate your notebook, but do not go overboard!
Notebook Part I: (Candidates may create an online power point scrapbook/officer notebook and turn in a flash drive labeled. Which means that all music or videos may be placed within the power point.)
A. Creativity1. Select and develop the most wonderful Spring Show theme. Be as original as you can.
a. Include: ideas for dances, finale, opener, vocals, and any other ideas to make the show spectacular.b. Design yearly officer theme and t-shirt, team yearly theme and t-shirt.
2. We are 11 years old:a. Create traditions, activities for our new team, or any fantastic ideas.b. Also, include things about the team that you would like to improve. Feel free to express your true feelings.
3. Select examples of contest music for the following categories: pom, modern, kick, and jazz. You must create a theme and concept for each category.a. Present the music cd with your notebook. (This is for me to keep)b. Sketch and design costumes for the routines describing the design, material, and
cost. c. Explain your reasoning for your choices of music and costumes. Music should be
unique and age appropriate.d. Also, provide a music skeleton of each piece of music selected for each category.
B. Questions1. How would you describe yourself?2. Define “Leadership”, giving at least five adjectives to describe a good leader.3. Describe at least eight responsibilities of an officer. 4. Give personal critiques that Mrs. Lyon could use to enhance the following year.5. Who is your role model and why?6. What does professionalism mean to you?7. Define initiative and give examples of how an officer can demonstrate initiative.8. Where do you see yourself in five years?9. If you do not make officer, will you remain loyal to the team and maintain a good attitude throughout the year?
10. How would you encourage members to act like ladies and make good decisions?11. What officer rank do you envision yourself holding?
a. Captain, 1st Lt., Sr. Lt., Lt., Jr. Lt.12. Where do you draw the line in making Highsteppers fun, yet also disciplined?13. What do you perceive the best way to run a drill team?14. Which officer did you respect the most, and why?
a. Director will read, confidential.15. What are your 5 top priorities?16. Develop a Highsteoppers team word acrostic.17. If you had to direct and manage the team, describe your opinions for the following:
a. Philosophy.b. Teaching methods.c. Goals.d. Calendar.
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e. Rehearsals.f. Style and skills of team.g. Feel free to use other ideas or concepts for this question.
D.Interviews1. 1 current officers2. 1 current line new line members, who are not officers3. 1 current veteran, who is not an officer4. 1 JV line member5. Mrs. Blair6. Mrs. Lyon
a. Ask them whatever questions you feel would be helpful for learning or molding the team.b. You may use your choice of format. c. I recommend at least 10 questions.d. Must be in person. I do not advise skipping your interviews with Lyon or Blair
E.Formations and Charting: Make sure they start from strut1. There are 50 girls on your team.
a. Create their height lineb. Place them in 5 formations starting from their height linec. Use colored map pencils to color code their positionsd. Use graph papere. Make sure that the formations are equal on all sides and that their heights remain in tact.
2. There are 43 girls performing the pom routine.a. Create their height lineb. Place them in 7 formations starting from their height linec. Use colored map pencils to color code their positionsd. Use graph papere. Make sure that the formations are equal on all sides and that their heights remain in tact.
F. Design a Form to Present your Service Record 1. Use the service board in the locker room to verify your records. 2. Use the point scale to document your hours. 3. Also, use the team binder to document your personal service hours. 4. Provide a space at the bottom of your record for you signature. 5. Include: task, date of the task, and person who supervised the task .
6. You will receive your FULL points if YOU HAVE a CREATIVE RECORD and DOCUMENTATION.
G. Yearly Plans1. Design a 12-month to do list.
a. Begin with the week after officer tryouts to the next year’s banquet.b. This list should include all jobs, tasks, deadlines, and activities that are executed for that
particular month.2. Design an officer period lesson plan for first semester.
a. The lesson plan should include your daily objective and a list of items to accomplish.b. Outline the daily activities.
Notebook Part II: A. Adaptive Choreography-evaluated on written and performance
1. Select team members to help you with your project. You will need to pick 3 ladies.2. The candidate will need to adapt 8 sets of eight counts.3. The candidate will perform her adaptive project with her chosen ladies in front of the director.4. Take your solo and become creative with your movement, use of space and timing.5. The adaptive performance should resemble your solo.6. You will be evaluated on your polishing, creativity, dynamics, use of space, and adaptability of technical levels.
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7. Helpful Hints: a.Set a rehearsal calendar.b.All bold typed items are expected to be in your notebook as part of your score.c.Call your dancers for reminders – a call log.d.Be prepared at rehearsal.e.Type out the routine notes.f.Don’t over work your ladies.g.Be considerate.h.Change your facings.i.Use different levels.j.Formation changes.k.Contagions.l.Parts and pickup.m.Film your rehearsal to use as a teaching tool for yourself and for your ladies,
especially if a dancer becomes sick(you could just hand her a video and she could learn from it so she would be caught up at the next rehearsal).
n.Make copies of your music for your ladies.o.Have an entrance and exit with whistle commands and vocal.p.Pass out a phone list of your group for your ladies.q.NO MORE THAN EIGHT HOURS OF REHEARSAL WITH YOUR GROUP,
AND I MUST HAVE A TYPED DOCUMENTATION SHEET OF YOUR REHEARSAL HOURS AND ATTENDANCE OF YOUR GROUP INCLUDING TARDIES AND BEHAVIOR.
How To Video Part III:A. Design a “How to Execute Video”
1. Must have a demonstration of an advanced technical skill.2. Make video colorful.3. Use vocabulary visually and vocally.4. Use creative designs and images.5. Speak clearly.6. Explain execution of skills.7. Explain how to design a lesson for developing your chosen skill.8. Think outside the box.
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a. OFFICER EXPENSESBills must be paid before Officer CampAPPROXIMATE PRICES, MAY CHANGE ACCORDING TO VENDORS NEW PRICES.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR OFFICERS
EXPENSE
OFFICER TOP 35.00NEW DANCE TOPS FOR TEAM/OFFICERS
60.00
TEAM DANCE CLASSES 60.00OFFICER DANCE CLASSES 75.00SOLE JAZZ SHOES 35.00DANCE PAWS 20.00TEAM T-SHIRT add /RANK 8.00OFFICER HAT 89.00MONOGRAMMING ON WARM UP/PLUSRANK
20.00
MONOGRAMING 40.00PETTY COAT 40.00 DANCE OUTFIT 68.00
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: RHHS BOOTBACKERS *Officers work the JV Line Camp and earn their trip funds for the annual drill team trip or camp fees.
CAPTAIN’S MOM IS IN CHARGE OF ORDERING, COLLECTING, AND PASSING OUT OF OFFICERS UNIFORMS.
OPTIONAL NON REQUIRED EXPENSES
EXPENSE
OFFICER PATCHES: $8.00 TO $10.00 A PATCH
50.00 TO 100.00
BATON: SCHOOL WILL FURNISH A BATON; HOWEVER SOME LADIES WANT ONE FOR A KEEPSAKE
75.00
OFFICER MONOGRAMMING ON JACKET
18.00
PICTURES 40.00SOCIAL EVENTS WITH THE TEAM 30.00
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OFFICER JOBSJobs are divided each year and sometimes change due to interest or particular skills of each dancer. Officers arrive 15 minutes early to everything. Officers have squad socials each 6 weeks and one in summer.CAPTAIN Officer Notebook Covers All Music at all times Cut music, download music, make vamps( music person, but ultimately you are responsible for music) Keep Documentation Of Squad Points Director's Office - Filing, Cleaning, And Typing Costumes help with director for design and checking that officers are dressed correctly at games, events, & competition Dungeon: Inventory, Make Sure It Is Organized, And Check And Put Up Items , help director keep things organized Squad Sheet Typed Height Line: Set And Document Teach And Polish Officers Set Officer Strut Decide On Officer/Team Outfits Then Post Choreograph Parade Routine Choreograph And Restructure Choreography Choreograph Line And Officer Tryout Routines Teach Line And Officer Tryout Routines Teach And Polish Team Vocal And Whistle Commands Conduct Rehearsals Set Up Officer Rehearsal Calendar And Get Director's Approval Schedule Choreographer For Officer Camp Home Routine Set Officer Uniforms With Director Approval Call Officers Keep Communication Record (Due Each Six Weeks For A Grade) Transitions During Field Performances Entrances And Exits Work All Clinics Mediate Delegate Duties Make Dance Skeletons And Notes On All Choreography Set Team And Officer Outfits So That First Lieutenant Can Make "What To Wear" Poster For Each Season Calendar On Wall By Directors Office Needs Updates At All Times Lesson Plans- Your Week You Must Make A Lesson Plan For Each Officer Period For That Week, Set The Weeks Goals And Objectives At Top Attend All Fund-Raisers Take Roll On Bus & sing team song on Laurence Fill Out Step Wires Pass Out Awards At Games And Practices Make Awards For Banquet Infractions Reported To Director Report Any Officer Disputes Or Problems To Director Make Sure Director Has All Routine Notes Typed And Filed Request Push Ups Or Kicks Jump Split Check Whistle Baton Cd’s/ Ipod Down to stretch officers 10:00 team 8:00. Line up when band lines up Camp and trip rooms Bus seating chart Team t-shirt for contest and officersFirst Lieutenant Filing Service Notebook Call Recover Turn In Weekly Points To Captain Documentation Of Squad Poster For Outfits Take Roll On Bus Kicks Across The Floor Teach Victory Line Teach Team Entrance: Teach The New Numbers Every Week Of Practice Choreograph Parade Routine Choreograph Line And Officer Tryout Routines Teach Line And Officer Tryout Routines Work All Clinics Teach And Polish Team Call Squad Keep Communication Record (Due Each Six Weeks For A Grade) Pass Out Awards At Games And Practices Make Awards For Banquet Infractions Reported To Director Request Push Ups Or Kicks Baton Vocal Commands Service NotebooLieutenant Attendance Make An Attendance Board And Update It Each 6 Weeks Make Sure That Team Logbooks Are Neat, Organized, And Complete At All Times. This Book Must Be In The Director's Office At All Times.
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Call Girls Who Are Absent From Practice Costumes Dungeon: Inventory, Make Sure It Is Organized, And Check And Put Up Items Turn In Weekly Points To Captain Teach Line Tryout Routines Work All Clinics Teach And Polish Team Call Squad Keep Communication Record (Due Each Six Weeks For A Grade) Pass Out Awards At Games And Practices Make Awards For Banquet Demerits Reported To Director Request Push Ups Or Kicks All senior requirements, activities, or documents/pictures needed for year. Senior dance for show Jump Split Check Baton Vocal Commands
Lieutenant Infractions Notebook and Infractions Make Sure That Team Logbooks Are Neat, Organized, And Complete At All Times. This Book Must Be In The Director's Office At All Times. Call Girls Who Are Absent From Practice Turn In Weekly Points To Captain Put Names Of Highsteppers On All Handouts Responsible For Passing Out All Handouts Responsible For Holding Absent Highsteppers Handouts And Assignments Take Up All Papers At Rehearsal And Keep Documentation Of Paper Work Secretary At Officer Meetings Type Choreography Notes For Captain Choreograph Parade Routine Choreograph Line And Officer Tryout Routines Teach Line And Officer Tryout Routines Work All Clinics Teach Team And Polish Team Call Squad Keep Communication Record (Due Each Six Weeks For A Grade) Pass Out Awards At Games And Practices Make Awards For Banquet Demerits Reported To Director Request Push Ups Or Kicks Baton Vocal Commands
Junior Lieutenant Stretch Of Officers And Team: Choreograph An Officer Warm Up And Team Warm Up, Show Mrs. Lyon For Approval Documenting All Dances And Formations At All Times Teach Line Tryout Routines Make Sure Systems Have Batteries And Are Working Properly Take All Systems To Cam Audio During The Summer For Maintenance Bring Needed System Or Systems To All Games, Practices, And Special Events Work All Clinics Teach And Polish Team Call Squad Keep Communication Record (Due Each Six Weeks For A Grade) Pass Out Awards At Games And Practices Make Awards For Banquet Demerits Reported To Director Request Push Ups Or Kicks Jump Split Check Junior Dance for Show All junior issues Baton Vocal Commands Help Costume OfficerJunior Lieutenant First Aid Kit Documenting All Dances And Formations At All Times Teach Line Tryout Routines Make Sure Systems Have Batteries And Are Working Properly Take All Systems To Cam Audio During The Summer For Maintenance Bring Needed System Or Systems To All Games, Practices, And Special Events Work All Clinics Teach And Polish Team Call Squad Keep Communication Record (Due Each Six Weeks For A Grade) Pass Out Awards At Games And Practices Make Awards For Banquet Demerits Reported To Director Request Push Ups Or Kicks Jump Split Check Junior Dance for Show All junior issues Baton Vocal Commands
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Help Costume Officer First Aid Kit First Aid Kit - Must Stay In Your Locker - Bring To Every Practice, Game, Or Performance, Line Camp, And Officer Camp Keep The Kit Organized And Stocked (Inform Director When Items Are Needed)
Junior Lieutenant Sound System And All Music Documenting All Dances And Formations At All Times Teach Line Tryout Routines Make Sure Systems Have Batteries And Are Working Properly Mic to every practice Make sure system is charged and always ready Take All Systems To Cam Audio During The Summer For Maintenance Bring Needed System Or Systems To All Games, Practices, And Special Events Work All Clinics Teach And Polish Team Call Squad Keep Communication Record (Due Each Six Weeks For A Grade) Pass Out Awards At Games And Practices Make Awards For Banquet Demerits Reported To Director Request Push Ups Or Kicks Junior Dance for Show All junior issues Jump Split Check Baton Vocal Commands Help Costume Officer
HIGHSTEPPER OFFICER HOPEFUL MUSIC SHEET
Officer Candidate Name:_________________________________________
Name of Music:_________________________________________________
Artist:_________________________________________________________
Type of Dance:__________________________________________________
Choreographer:_________________________________________________20
Candidate Signature:_____________________________________________
PERFORMERS ARE REQUIRED TO EMAIL THEIR SOLO MUSIC TO: [email protected]
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HIGHSTEPPER OFFICER ONLINE VERIFICATION SHEET
Part I: Verification
1. Tryouts will be held on a date designated by the director. The auditions will be closed to the public with only the director, administrator, and the judges present.
2. The director selects qualified professional judges. The decision of the judges is final and not to be disputed.
3. Each candidate will be carefully judged on the following:A. Leadership ability and responsibilityB. Image and presenceC. ProjectionD. Original routineE. Kick/splitsF. Jazz and Lyrical RoutinesG. Officer strutF. Director InterviewH. Teacher recommendationsI. Grades will be reviewed J. Teacher recommendationsK. NotebookL. Director’s evaluations is based on the following criteria: service hours, attendance, infraction points, office referrals,
leadership, focus, and integrity.
4. Candidates are judged on the aforementioned criteria only; officer positions held in the past do not guarantee selection to the new officer squad or to any particular rank.
5. Officer positions are held from the day after tryouts, until the new officer line is chosen the following year. Officers are required to hold their position for a year.
6. Officers are required to perform solos at contest.
7. Officers are required to attend elite class.
8. This is verification that the online application and information has been viewed, recorded and summited on line.
After reading the entire officer packet, I understand the requirements and guidelines for auditioning for an officer and for holding an officer position. Once I declare myself as a candidate, my actions are relevant to the team and the director. All dates and times listed in the packet are mandatory, no excuses. I am fully prepared to accept and abide by these rules.
__________________________________Candidate signature
__________________________________Parent signature
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Officer Candidacy Assignments
Candidates will draw for specific assignments. Candidates will be given guidelines for
assignments.
Date Due Task To ReceivedInitial
Rubric Scale1-10
Draw for Routine Documentation :
Type routine notes, send in email to Mrs. Lyon
Mrs. Lyon
Draw for Type of CD Assignment :
Stretch CdAcross the Floor
Kicks
Mrs. Lyon
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Judge’s Score Total __________ _________ Tally 1: Verification Initial (Possible 100)
_________ Tally 2: Verification Initial
_________ Tally 3: Verification Initial
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