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ELIGIBILITY FOR TRY OUTS

In order to try out for the Orange Pride Drill Team at York Junior High, a candidate must:

  • Live in the York Junior High official boundary as established by CISD during the time of tryouts, or have been accepted as a transfer to York.

  • Have an overall semester average of 70 or higher with no more than one F for the semester. A student is eligible to try out for the next year if she has failed a course during the previous grading period.

  • Be in good standing with the grade level principal’s office. There must be no recurring behavior problems.

  • Students must have an attendance record that complies with the District attendance policy.

  • Students must have a parent or guardian attend information pre-tryout meeting.

  • Because of the vigorous nature of the physical activities required of drill team members, each candidate should be in excellent condition.

What to wear to tryouts?

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  • ALL black form-fitting dance attire

  • Appropriate footwear

  • Makeup should be performance style makeup with red lipstick

  • Hair should be slicked back in a ponytail.

  • Examples include a Black Tank & Black Leggings, Black leotard and Black Tights. Undergarments, midriffs, and bottoms should not show.

How to prepare for tryouts?

2024-2025 Tryout Application

Several local studios offer drill team prep classes and private lessons.

You can also watch YouTube videos for skills and stretching. 

 

Stretching and splits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_lXthnVKdI

 

Leap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2RpvZCH6BA

 

Stationary Jump

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvLWsf13VSg


Pirouettes 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltpwOaa5P6Q

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI__7kj2uic

Kick and splits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMQSLdz38gw

Coming Soon!

2024-2025 Tryout Music

Coming Soon!

2024-2025 Tryout Video

Coming Soon!

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