Tryouts for the 2021-2022 CNU Storm Dance Team will be held Friday, May 28^th through Sunday, May 30^th in the Freeman Center on the campus of Christopher Newport University.  You can register by emailing cnustorm@gmail.com. Completed registration forms and a $35 check or cash for the registration fee must accompany all auditions.

The tryouts will be held during the following times:
Day 1 - Friday, May 28th from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm will be an informational and interview session. Participants will register for a virtual 5-10 minute time slot via Google Meet to conduct their interview portion.

Day 2 - Saturday, May 29th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm will be choreography and technique in person on the campus of Christopher Newport University. Participants will register for a check in time to conduct a rapid COVID test prior to being able to participate.

Day 3 - Sunday, May 30th from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm will be the last day of judging. Participants will register for a 20-30 minute audition time slot to showcase their skills and demonstrate the choreography provided to them.

Registration for auditions is now open and will close on Friday, May 21^st at 5:00 pm. Once the applicant's registration is considered complete, they will be invited to join a FREE organizational platform called BAND. Applicant's will be able to register for their check-in time on Saturday and audition time on Sunday via this platform as well as see a list of required technical skills. During the audition weekend, applicants will be interviewed LIVE by the current CNU Storm coaches and then evaluated on their technique, collegiate image, professionalism, athleticism, and performance.


Please wear flattering, form-fitting dance clothes (half-top or sports bra required), no baggy clothing and appropriate dance shoes. Please come game day ready with full hair and makeup. The CNU Storm is a collegiate and competitive dance team; please reflect this image during your audition.

Ideal candidates for the CNU Storm will demonstrate mastery of the following:

• Strong pom motions
• High (past eye level) kicks
• Triple pirouettes
• Hyper extended leaps and toe touches
• Turning or Circular Discs
• Elite turn combinations (ala seconde/fouette/changing spot)
• Switch leaps (should have side, switch opens or switch to second are ideal)
• Jazz and hip-hop stylings
• Energetic performance skills
• A strong passion for dance and spirit for their University
• Kip up and/or headspring capabilities (mandatory)

 
Auditioning dancers will be taught a segment of our fight song, multiple sideline routines, an up-tempo jazz routine, and a hip hop routine. Pom and hip hop choreography will be immediately available for applicants to begin learning ahead of time via the BAND platform. The jazz choreography will be released on Friday, May 21^st at 8:00 pm.  

The CNU Storm is a Varsity Athletic Team. Though a rewarding and priceless experience, it is a major time commitment. Our season runs from April through May of the following year and includes commitments during summer, holiday and other university breaks. We attend camp for and compete at the NCA/NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Team Championships each year.

All performances, work-outs, practices and events are mandatory. Please take this into consideration before auditioning.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but we will NOT be accepting video auditions this year. If you are unable to attend our audition dates, please feel free to contact Coach Taylor Macina at cnustorm@gmail.com to schedule a separate audition time. This year we have a large number of applicants which means auditions will be extremely competitive. If you are interested in auditioning, but unable to attend our in-person auditions, please email Coach Taylor before May 21^st at 5:00 pm to schedule your audition time since we will most likely not be holding a second audition. We look forward having you share your talents with us!