EMU Spirit Squads
Cheer, Dance and Mascot
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Request an Appearance by Swoop
Swoop loves flying in on any occasion. He likes attending corporate functions, parades, birthday parties, weddings and even graduation parties!
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The EMU dance team performs at all home football games, men's and women's home basketball games, women's home volleyball games, and some soccer games as well. You can catch them on the sidelines, or for a halftime or pre-game performance at most games.
Our team fundraises for most things for the season, such as uniforms, shoes, bags, shirts, poms, warm-ups, competitions, and trips. We hold car washes in the summer, travel to Jackson for the Michigan International Speedway events to participate in concession fundraising, help at the Convocation Center with various fundraisers, host annual dance clinics for kids, and more.
Now here is your chance to attend games, poster signings and other events, have your business logo advertised in a variety of EMU locations, by becoming an official dance team sponsor. Please contact the coach for information.
Along with most sporting events, the dance team performs at special events such as parades, pep rallies, dance competitions, grand openings, and more. Contact Coach Jenna Williams at jennamds@yahoo.com if you have questions or are considering the dance team to perform at your event!
2011-12 EMU DANCE TEAM TRYOUT INFORMATION
Click Here for the Registration Form.
Click Here for the Information Flyer.
Click Here for Team Rules.
Click Here for Liability Waiver.
All participants must show proof of insurance before being allowed to tryout
TRYOUTS:
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Cost: $10.00
Registration 2:30 PM
Tryouts 3:00-5:45 PM
Rec/IM Builiding-2nd Floor Dance Studio
What to Bring:
- Completed Registration Form with attached photo
- Signed Rules & Regulations Form
- Waiver of Liability / Medical Release Form
- Copy of Insurance Card
- Tryout Fee
What to wear:
- Sports Bra/ Half top
- Shorts or fitted dance pants
- Dance shoes
- Hair should be worn down but styled (a hair pin should be used to keep hair out of face)
What to Expect:
1st Round: (Performed in small groups)
- Across the floor technique combination; skills may include jete', pirouette, axel, toe touch, calypso
- First half of School Fight Song Routine
2nd Round: (performed in small groups)
- Jazz / Hip Hop Routine
3rd Round:
- Interview (scheduled individually)
- Group Meet & Greet March 30th 7:30 p.m.
Any questions contact Coach Jenna Williams at: jennamds@yahoo.com or 248.470.9123
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Meet your Eastern Michigan Cheerleaders.
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The Eastern Michigan University Cheerleaders are an integral part of the Department of Athletics, the University, and the southeast Michigan community. The cheerleaders pride themselves in their goals to promote spirit and support for EMU, and to encourage positive crowd participation at EMU events. Additionally, the cheerleaders are involved with many activities on campus and around the community. In the southeast Michigan Community the cheerleaders are active in charity and school events. The cheerleaders are known to be excellent ambassadors for the University and the Department of Athletics.
The EMU Cheerleaders perform at all home football games, men's and women's basketball games, women's home volleyball games, and other various events. They also conduct Cheer Camps for EMU's younger fans. You cannot miss this high-spirited group. Either, inspiring the crowd to cheer on the athletes or performing their own highly athletic stunt routines, the EMU cheerleaders are always a visible reminder of EMU's great spirit!
For any further inquiries please contact Coach Justin Sondergaard. Email: EMUCheer@gmail.com or Cell:734.637.1078
Mascot Information
Waiver of Liability. Medical History Form.
All participants must show proof of insurance before being allowed to tryout
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to represent your school as the University mascot? Well, now is your chance. If you are interested in trying out as Swoop, EMU’s Eagle mascot, for the 2011-12 academic year, please contact Jenny Scherer by phone at 734.487.7859 or email at Jscherer@emich.edu.
Dance Team Frequently Asked Questions
The EMU Dance Team is a performance team that appears at many athletic and campus functions. We are looking for spirited and talented young women that will represent our University in a positive and respectful manner. Here are some frequently asked questions:
Q: What skills do you look at during tryouts?
A: We ask to see: double and or triple pirouettes, grand jete’ leaps, calypso leap, second position or open leaps, and fouette`s. We do also like to see basic pom technique.
Q: If I am unable to do all the skills, will I be cut right away?
A: No, if you are unable to perform any of the skills during the try-out the judges will take your potential into account.
Q: Do I have to choreograph something for tryouts?
A: No, you do not have to choreograph anything for the tryout. All choreography will be taught at the audition. You may however be asked to do a free style at some point.
Q: How often do you practice during the season?
A: We begin practicing over the summer, typically the middle of July, in order to prepare for football season. During the school year, we practice 2 days a week, most likely Sunday and Wednesday evenings, for about 3 hours at a time.
Q: When does the team perform?
A: During Football season we have a full squad on the sidelines and perform one timeout routine at every home football game. We also send a partial squad to all away football games. We have a partial squad at all home Women’s Volleyball and Basketball games, where they perform sidelines and 1 routine. And the team dances a full squad at all home Men’s Basketball games, performing sidelines and 2 timeout routines.
Q: What style of dancing does the team do?
A: We are a diverse team that tries to incorporate many styles of dance. However, we do focus on hip-hop and jazz for our performances.
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