Congratulations to the following girls for making the team! Douglas Dolls:Kira Bachus, Meagan Hansen, Emily Bartling, Britney Krick, Hazen Cox, Brittnie Kelsey, Amanda Schlup and Jasmine Herrick
Douglas Darlings: Kelsey Porter, Kylie Chase, Quinlynn Cornick, Kailyn Carr, Lexi Porter, Tearney Chase and Dazie Cornick
The Douglas Dolls and Douglas Darlings are two dance teams that perform at events within the community, compete in dance competitions and give back to the community.
The Darlings are an Intermediate Dance Team and the Dolls are now an Advanced Dance Team. Auditions are held every August for these dance teams. See below for audition information.
With an emphasis on community service, these dancers learn how to give back. Each year both teams work with the Boys and Girls Club, Douglas Care Center as well as other organizations within the community. This year the dance teams will be involved in helping with a canned food drive for Thanksgiving as well as a special Christmas project. There is an annual Easter Basket Drive in April where the dance teams teach a free dance camp. All children in the community are invited and asked to donate an Easter basket. These baskets are donated an organization in need.
All members complete fundraisers to pay for their performance uniforms and competition fees. A sense of hard work and appreciation is established with these girls by having to raise money to do what they love.
This year we are looking for sponsors for additional funds. As a sponsor, your business will be printed on a banner that will be hung at all dance team performances, with the exception of dance competitions. This banner will also be put up at any fundraising events that are not door-to-door sales. Both dance recitals will include your business name in the program as well. Please review the sponsorship form for more information if you are interested.
Keep your eyes open for these dance teams, the dedication to their craft can surely be seen in their dancing! Performances scheduled for the next year include sports events, Octoberfest, Douglas Care Center, The Boys & Girls Club, Stars of Tomorrow, Jackalope Days, State Fair and much more! So come on down and put your hands together for the Douglas Dolls and Douglas Darlings!
AUDITION INFORMATION
Date and Times:
Auditions for the 2009 Douglas Dolls and Douglas Darlings will take place on Saturday, August 22nd at the Dance Studio. Below you will find all necessary forms for the audition.
Only participants ages
7-10 will be able to audition for the Darlings; and ages 11-17 for the Dolls.
The Douglas Darlings audition will be from 10:00 a.m. until noon. For the first hour, an audition dance will be taught as well as three dance combinations. Judging will be from 11:00 a.m. until noon. As the groups audition they will be allowed to leave.
The Douglas Dolls audition will be from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. For the first hour, an audition dance will be taught as well as three dance combinations. Judging for the Dolls will begin at 2 p.m. All participants will be allowed to leave after their audition is completed.
What to Expect During the Audition:
At the audition all potential candidates will learn a dance and perform that dance in front of the judges. Participants must choreograph three eight counts to present in front of the judges. A high kick routine will be learned and performed in front of the judges as well. All participants should be able to do turns, kicks, splits, leaps and basic footwork. Splits are not required.
Since the Douglas Dolls and Douglas Darlings will be involved in community activities and performances representing the town of Douglas overall attitude and personality will be considered as well.
Don't forget to bring your music for eight counts or we will have some at the studio for you to use, and bring a snack and plenty of water.
What the Judges Look For:
Always make sure that you smile. A smile can cover up big mistakes in the routine.
Point your toes while doing any techniques as well as kicks!
Go as low in your splits as possible.
While doing your kicks, keep your legs straight and shoulders back. Height is not important, technique is what we look for.
Keep a good attitude, no matter how frustrated you get. We will only be looking for positive students to be on the dance team.
Practice your turns, leaps, pas de bourre's, chasse's and pivots. Basic technique will be used to go across the floor as well as in the dances.
Prepare three eight counts. If you forget your eight counts while auditioning, keep going! We don't know what your eight counts are.
What to Wear:
Participants are required to wear black jazz pants, black jazz shoes and whatever top you choose. Make sure what you wear makes you stand out!
Notes:
- The Release Form does not need to be returned if you have previously taken classes.
- All participants must return the Policies and Procedures form
on the day of the audition. - If there are scheduling conflicts with soccer games, please notify the studio so that other arrangements can be made.
Still have questions regarding our dance teams or the audition process?
Please contact us at by phone at 358-0525 or by e-mail at office@jillsdancestudio.com
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Jill's Dance Studio • 220 W. Yellowstone #4 • Douglas, WY 82633 • 307-358-0525
This year the dance teams will be involved in helping with a canned food drive for Thanksgiving as well as a special Christmas project. There is an annual Easter Basket Drive in April where the dance teams teach a free dance camp. All children in the community are invited and asked to donate an Easter basket. These baskets are donated an organization in need. 
What the Judges Look For: