ALL STATE INFORMATION

ALL STATE JR HIGH PERFORMANCE

Performance for the Jr High Championships quickly approaching.
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ALL STATE TRYOUTS

The All State Tryouts are held in conjunction with the DDCA Winter Meeting in early January of each year.

ALL STATE ADVICE

When preparing for All State, do not forget that a dancers appearance is a large part of their presentation. Dressing appropriately as well as paying special attention to hair and make-up is good advice.

ALL STATE REQUIRED DANCE SKILLS

The participant must be able to execute at least ONE style of pirouette (Double Pirouette or Double Jazz Pirouette) on both feet for eligibility. Both are demonstrated on the video. Participant must be prepared to execute either style of pirouette in the tryout routine.
  R-Double Pirouette
  L-Double Pirouette
(A) Begin and end in 4th position
(B) Lifted leg in turned out passé
  R-Double Jazz Pirouette
  L-Double Jazz Pirouette
(A) Begin in 4th position and end in 1st position
(B )Lifted leg in parallel passé
  R-Double Chaine Turns
  L-Double Chaine Turns
(A) Begin in a front tondue and end in a tondue-arabasque
(B) Feet come together during turns

The participant must be able to execute at least ONE style of leap (Grand Jetes or Split Leaps) on both feet for eligibility. Both are demonstrated on the video. Participant must be prepared to execute either style of leap in the tryout routine.
  R-Grand Jetes
  L-Grand Jetes
(A) Start with a chasse with a single step---into 3 Grand Jetes, passing through 1st with a straight leg
(B) Strive to be in a full split (flat) position in the air
  R-Split Leaps
  L-Split Leaps
(A) Start with a step ball-change with a single step---into 3 Split Leaps developing the leg each time
(B) Strive to be in a full split (flat) position in the air
These kicks are to be evaluated TWICE. One set facing front and one set facing side.
  R & L High Kicks
(A) 10 alternating high straight kicks
(B) High kicks: at least to the top of head
(C) Prep with feet/knees in parallel position, together every time (no bicycling)
(D) End with a Prep---feet together
  R & L Splits
(A) Face sideways---slide into split
(B) Arms are down and touch floor for balance and/or to prevent injury
(C) Once full split is achieved, the participant may choose to raise arms into "V" and hold for the verbal "8" count

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