ASU Angelettes

General Information

The Angelettes are the official Angelo State University dance team and can be seen at home football and basketball games and at specially sanctioned university events. Members of the Angelettes receive scholarships that increase annually for dancers who are invited to return – based on positive history in the organization and audition results – for the next school year. Any current or incoming female student is welcome to audition.

Eligibility

• Incoming freshmen or transfer students must be accepted to ASU prior to auditioning.
• If you have accumulated any college credits, you must have a grade point average of 2.25 or better on a 4.0 scale. A copy of an unofficial transcript should be provided on audition day for verification purposes.
• Candidates already attending ASU must be full-time students (12+ semester credit hours) holding a minimum GPA of 2.25 and must be in good standing with the university.
• $40 Application Fee (check or money order made out to Band Council) submitted with application.

Audition Information

• Open auditions for the 2012-2013 academic year will be held Friday, April 20, 2012 at 4:00 PM. All candidates from Friday’s audition will receive an invitation to audition on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 9:00 AM. The duration of the auditions will vary depending on the number of candidates.
• Friday’s auditions will take place in the Center for Human Performance (CHP) gym floor.
• A basic dance background in jazz and kick is recommended but not required. All students planning to audition should wear all-black dance or athletic attire (please no loose or baggy clothing).
• Dance shoes are not required, but are strongly recommended (candidates should be able to easily execute the required techniques in their chosen footwear). No half soles, lyrical sandals, foot-undeez, or socks.
• Please keep hair pulled back away from face and limit makeup to a natural look (performance makeup not necessary).
• No excessive jewelry (hoop earrings, watches, etc.).
• No brightly colored nail polish (clear, natural polish and French or American tips are acceptable).
• No gum.

Please note that the Angelettes audition is a two-day process.

Audition Components

Day One (Open Auditions)

Open Auditions are accessible to all eligible candidates, however these auditions are closed to the public (i.e., parents, friends and other students).

• Candidates will learn a brief audition routine.
• Candidates will be asked to execute basic dance techniques:
• • Double pirouettes on the right and left sides
  • Grand Jetes on the right and left sides
  • Calypso Leaps leading with the right leg
  • Turning Discs
  • Splits on the right and left sides
  • Two eight-counts of jump kicks
• Candidates will also have the opportunity to individually execute any advanced-level technique(s) of their choosing.                     

Day Two (Judging will begin at the start of the day)      
Candidates will:

• Be issued audition numbers
• Briefly review the audition routine.
• Perform the audition routine for judging
• Execute technical elements for judging
• Complete an interview with the judges
• Immediately following the audition process candidates will be issued letters regarding the status of their audition.

Candidates who receive qualifying scores will be extended invitations to join the ASU Angelettes dance team. Official letters of acceptance will be mailed to candidates following grade checks and eligibility verifications conducted by the university.

Video Auditions

Students who wish to audition, but are unable to attend on the set audition dates, may elect to audition via video.

The audition routine should be a piece of original choreography not exceeding two minutes in length.

The video should contain footage of the candidate completing:

• Jetes on the right and left sides.
• Double pirouettes on the right and left sides.
• Turning Discs
• Calypso Leaps leading with the right leg
• Splits on the right and left sides.
• Two eight-counts of jump kicks.

Optional: Videos may contain footage of candidates executing advanced technical elements, such as fouettes, turns in second, switch jetes, switch Russians, etc.

Candidates should read and answer these questions in their video:

• What is your dance background?
• What qualities make you an outstanding candidate for the Angelettes?
• What do you think makes you an exciting performer to watch?
• What measures will you take throughout the semester to ensure that you continue to meet our GPA requirements (minimum 2.25)?
• Do you plan on working next semester? If so, will your job be compatible with our rehearsal schedule (MWF: 3-5 p.m. and all day Saturday on weekends that we have games)?