Are you interested in joining the Cougarettes? Open tryouts will be held at the TD Arena over the weekend of April 26-28. Check-in will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 26.

Requirements
Triple Pirouette, Ala Seconde Turns, Leaps, Calypso, Turning Disc, Toe Touch and Heel Stretch.  Dancers are also encouraged to have switch tilt, heel stretch turn, headspring and kip up.

Dancers should wear a black sports bra, black hot shorts and tan jazz shoes for the first round of tryouts on Sunday April 28. For the second round of tryouts on Sunday, Dancers may wear whatever they see fit for their individual routine. Dancers must also have full hair and makeup for all three days of tryouts.

Those attending tryouts will learn a routine consisting of pom, jazz and hip hop while also bringing their own routine.  Individual routines should be no longer than one minute, and should highlight the strengths of each dancer. 

Everyone who comes out for tryouts must have filled out both of the attached physical forms by the first day of tryouts. To alleviate the check-in process, It is encouraged that participants get their paperwork turned in ahead of time to the Athletic Training Room located in the TD Arena.

Attending this tryout is the best way to join the Cougarettes. Video tryouts are not recommended. 

With any questions, contact head coach Patrice Christian (christianmn@cofc.edu) or spirit coordinator Parker Jacobs (jacobspc@cofc.edu).