First Round Tryouts will take place in January 2014 led by Dance Team Instructor, Maggie Kazema. First Round Tryouts are a CLOSED event and not open to public viewing; participants and instructors only. Patricipants should wear form-fitting, two-piece dance outfits and comfortable shoes. No jazz pants or baggy pants will be allowed. Dance briefs or boy shorts should be worn with skin tone pantyhouse. It is suggested that participants bring make-up/hair products, a towel, bottle of water and a snack. After instruction and warm-ups, participants will learn across the floor combinations; including basic kicks and turns integrated into a few short, repeating sideline dance routines. Participants will perform in small groups an dfirst cuts will be established after the completion of the First Round.

Call backs will take place within 24 hours of the completion of the first round in which participants will be invited to the Final Round production to take place within three weeks.

The Final Round in 2013 took place at the Northern Quest Report and Casino Pavilion, the Final Round location for 2014 will be announced at a later date.

Dance Team candidates will go through individual and small group routines with interviews taking place for each candidate between routines. The final round event is open to public viewing. Participants will be graded by a panel of judges consisting of Shock Staff and special community guests. Finalists will be announced at the conclusion of the event.

Requirements to register:

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Bring photo identification
• Recent photo (4x6 or larger, will not be returned)
• Dance resume (simple typed history of experience, if applicable)
• $20 fee - cash, money order, or check to Spokane Shock
• Completed medical liability release (available soon)
• Completed 2014 Dance Team Application (available soon)

For more information, please call 509.242.7462 or email info@spokaneshock.com