2011-2012 North Texas Longhorn Dancers Auditions
The North Texas Longhorns are adding something new for the Team in 2012. This will be the first time the Longhorns will be having a Dance team. The Dance Team will be preforming during half time and in other events representing the Longhorn Organization.
In order to have a top quality Dance Team, a director needed to be found. An Energetic professional who can get a new team off the ground and preforming at a top level. Her job will be to find the top talented Dancers in the area. She will organize events and compete in dance competitions representing the North Texas Longhorns.
Meet the Director of the “North Texas Longhorn Dance Team”:
Ashley has been dancing since she was 5 years old. She is a graduate of Mckinney High school where she served as Captain her senior year. She has won numerous awards for leadership and performance.
In 2008 she was a finalist during the Dallas Desperado dancer auditions. In 2009 she was a finalist during the Dallas Mavericks Dancer auditions. Ashley has choreographed numerous routines in the DFW area ranging from middle school to college level. She has been a judge during multiple auditions in the DFW area as well.
Ashley is originally from Riverside, Ca. She is married and currently resides in Mckinney, Texas with her husband and daughter. Ashley is very excited to be part of the Longhorn organization and looks forward to a great first year with a great team!
PREP CLASS INFORMATION:
Longhorns Dancers Prep Classes are being held at Centre for Dance from September 18 through October 16, 2011. These classes will be held Sundays from 7:00pm-8:00pm and 8:00pm-9:00pm and they are $15 per class. These classes are not mandatory, but are designed to prepare dancers for the audition process.
AUDITIONS:
WHEN: October 22, 2011
WHERE: Centre for Dance
TIME: 3:00pm Registration and 4:00 Audition
ATTIRE: Half top (any style, any color) Short Shorts (any style, any color) Nude hose (any brand) White socks, White shoes –dancer sneakers or athletic brands
You will learn all the dance combinations at auditions. You will not have to perform your own routine at any time. You will learn 3 different routines and also a very short interview.
THE FINAL TEAM WILL BE EMAILED THE NIGHT OF AUDITIONS. CAPTAIN AND CO-CAPTAIN WILL BE CALLED.
***A mandatory team meeting and uniform fitting will be held October 24, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Centre for Dance.
REQUIREMENTS: Female-High School Graduate-18 years or older-if selected, must reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and have means of transportation-Must be able to attend all rehearsals, games, and charity events.
* There are no maximum/minimum height or weight requirements.
A NTXL Dancer is very busy.
A TOTAL COMMITMENT IS REQUIRED!
Applications are available on www.northtexaslonghorns.com and at the office of Centre for dance. You can also email Ashley and request one at Ashleyschmid7@yahoo.com.
