The Neuqua Valley Poms program consists of a JV and Varsity team. Teams
are open to grades
9-12. The teams perform at Football and Boys & Girls basketball games,
attend UDA Elite camp, compete at regional competitions and exhibition at
various events and school functions. Both JV and Varsity compete and
represent Neuqua Valley at Team Dance Illinois competitions.
Try-outs are held in June, after which teams will
start practicing and continue until camp (the end of June). The Poms season
lasts from June to March. There are no events held in July. Varsity
practices Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 2:50 – 5:30 pm. JV Practices
from 2:50 – 5:00 pm Monday & Wednesday. On Friday, we hold a cardio day from
3:00 – 4:00 pm. Our competitions usually begin in December and are held
primarily on Sundays.
The team is composed of talented dancers who have a common interest in
performing. Each dancer displays strong technical ability and qualities
including hard work, dedication, and determination to strive for excellence.
Our goal is to bond as a team, strengthen our technique, perform as one, and
to mature as young adults. We strive to have strength of character, a good
attitude, and determination to succeed. We aspire to provide a support
system for each other, be good role models, have a strong work ethic, and be
respectful towards each other.
Date: May 28 & 29, 2008
Time: 6:00-8:30 pm
Location: Auxiliary Gym, NV Main Campus
Cost: $10 per girl, per day (no refunds)
The Neuqua Valley Poms program is offering a workshop for all interested
participants. At the workshop, participants will review and refine skills
that will be judged at try-outs in June.
The workshops will be run by Coach Vranjes, Coach Feiter, and Coach
Bugielski. Each day, they will go over fundamentals of each skill judged at
tryouts; dancers will also learn across-the-floor combinations that will
benefit those who make the team. Personalized feedback and corrections will
be given to each dancer to improve their skills. A current sports physical
must be on file in order to participate.
Thank you for trying out for the Neuqua Valley Poms program. Here is a list
of information and skills needed for your video audition. Please do as many
as possible. Also, feel free to add any skills we did not list. You must
also turn in all Registration Documents required by the Athletic office with
your video. Registration documents can be picked up during the parent
meeting (May 6, 6pm in C202) or Registration (May 13 from 4-6 in the main
building cafeteria).
For any questions, contact Coach Vranjes at: Sonja_Vranjes@ipsd.org
** ALL REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE TURNED IN PRIOR TO JUNE 1st**
Forms can be mailed with the video or turned into the Athletic Office Registration Form
Date: June 10-12, 2008
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Main Gym, NV Main Campus
Dance Workshop held May 28th & 29th, from 6:00-8:30 for all interested
participants. At the clinic, participants will review skills which will be
judged at try-outs. Follow link for more information & participant form.
Sports physical must be completed prior in order to participate.
Tryouts will consist of learning a short routine and demonstrating
skills. The routine will be primarily jazz, with several technical
elements. Please come prepared with a few optional skills to show the
judges!
Clothing that is form-fitting must be worn; preferably black dance
pants and a black top. School dress code policies apply. If clothing is
inappropriate (midriff showing or shorts too short), the dancer will be
asked to cover up.
Sports physical must be completed prior to the clinic and tryout in
order to participate.
Requirements
Varsity: Triple, Fouettes, Center Leaps, Turning Center, Turning C
Jump & Splits
JV: Double, Triple, Fouettes, Center Leap, Switch Leap, Splits
**PLEASE NOTE:** If all of these skills are not mastered by try-outs, this
will not result in getting cut from the team. We are willing to help any
participants who are willing to work on mastering them. Please come and
try your hardest!
