Frequently Asked Questions
A: We are a Dance Team affiliated UBC Dance Horizons. We perform at UBC Rec events, nightclubs, and local competitions.
A: Anyone with dance experience is welcome to audition. As our performances consist mainly of jazz & hip hop, training in these disciplines is an asset. However, we also welcome people from other disciplines that work well in a team environment, be it breakdancers, gymnasts, acros, etc.
A: The audition is on Friday Sept. 25th from 6pm - 9pm at the BC Binning Building - room 128. Please arrive early to warm up and register.
A: Of course!
A: Everyone participates in the audition which consists of three parts: a short warm-up, jazz exercises across the floor (e.g. jumps, pirouettes), and a hip hop combination. The combination will be taught by one of our choreographers and performed in small groups. The entire audition is judged by the choreographer, and a panel including the coordinator(s) and former Dance Team members. If the panel feels they could not accurately rate the dancers' abilities from their first performance, dancers may be asked to stay to perform the routine again.
The audition is like a regular dance class, but involving a mix of disciplines! Dancers who are successful in making the team will receive a phone call from a coordinator within a day of the audition asking them to join the team.
A: We practice twice a week: Tuesdays from 5pm - 6:30pm and Saturdays from 3pm - 5pm. On weeks when we perform, dancers will be required to take part in extra practices and this may require additional 2 to 4 hours.
A: Yes, there is a $100 membership fee at the beginning of the year to help pay for costumes, choreographers, and facility rentals. All additional costs are covered by team fundraising and sponsors.
