EMU Spirit Squads
Cheer, Dance and Mascot
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Request an Appearance by Swoop
Swoop loves flying in on any occasion. He likes attending corporate functions, parades, birthday parties, weddings and even graduation parties!
Click Here to Request an appearance by Swoop
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Congratulations to the new 2009-210 EMU Dance Team Members!
For your chance to be a part of the team, see the Fall Tryout information below!
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Click Here for Information About the EMU Dance Team Youth Clinic on Feb. 27
The EMU dance team performs at all home football games, men's and women's home basketball games, women's home volleyball games, and some soccer games as well. You can catch them on the sidelines, or for a halftime or pre-game performance at most games.
Our team fundraises for most things for the season, such as uniforms, shoes, bags, shirts, poms, warm-ups, competitions, and trips. We hold car washes in the summer, travel to Jackson for the Michigan International Speedway events to participate in concession fundraising, help at the Convocation Center with various fundraisers, host annual dance clinics for kids, and more.
Now here is your chance to attend games, poster signings and other events, have your business logo advertised in a variety of EMU locations, by becoming an official dance team sponsor. Please contact the coach for information.
Along with most sporting events, the dance team performs at special events such as parades, pep rallies, dance competitions, grand openings, and more. Contact Coach Jenna Williams at jennamds@yahoo.com if you have questions or are considering the dance team to perform at your event!
2009-10 EMU DANCE TEAM TRYOUT INFORMATION
Click Here for the Registration Form.
Click Here for the Information Flyer.
Click Here for Team Rules.
Click Here for Medical History Form.
Click Here for Liability Waiver.
All participants must show proof of insurance before being allowed to tryout
TRYOUTS:
WHEN: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
CHANGE OF TIME: 12 p.m.
Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: EMU Convocation Center
***Tryouts are closed to the public***
What to Bring:
- Completed Registration Form
- Signed Rules & Regulations Form
- Waiver of Liability / Medical Release Form
- Insurance Card (or a copy of it)
What to Expect:
1st Round: (Performed in large groups)
- Basic pom routine
- Basic Technical Skills
2nd Round: (performed in groups of 4)
- Across the floor technique combination
- First half of School Fight Song Routine
3rd Round: (performed in groups of 2-3)
- Jazz / Hip Hop Routine
- Interview (individual)
Any questions contact Coach Jenna Williams at: jennamds@yahoo.com or 248.470.9123
Contact the coach, Justin Sondergaard via e-mail or call 734.637.1078 for more information
Click Here for the Try-Out Application.
Click Here for Team Rules
Click Here for Medical History Form
Click Here for Liability Waiver
The Eastern Michigan University Cheerleaders are an integral part of the Department of Athletics, the University, and the southeast Michigan community. The cheerleaders pride themselves in their goals to promote spirit and support for EMU, and to encourage positive crowd participation at EMU events. Additionally, the cheerleaders are involved with many activities on campus and around the community. In the southeast Michigan Community the cheerleaders are active in charity and school events. The cheerleaders are known to be excellent ambassadors for the University and the Department of Athletics.
The EMU Cheerleaders perform at all home football games, men's and women's basketball games, women's home volleyball games, and other various events. They also conduct Cheer Camps for EMU's younger fans. You cannot miss this high-spirited group. Either, inspiring the crowd to cheer on the athletes or performing their own highly athletic stunt routines, the EMU cheerleaders are always a visible reminder of EMU's great spirit!
Open Gyms:
We are currently holding Open Stunting/Tumbling on Sundays from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Gym C of the Warner Building on the Campus of Eastern Michigan University.
The Warner Building is attached to Bowen Field House.
These open gyms are for all current or future EMU students looking to be a part of the EMU Cheer Squad.
If you woul like to attend an Open Gym, please contact Coach Justin Sondergaard at 734-637-1078.
Requirements:
Tumbling: Backhandspring, Back tuck, Roundoff Back handspring Back tuck
Stunting: Toss Liberty, Toss Heelstretch
You will be required to do a standing backtuck/standing backhandspring, and a stunt of your choice during the tryout of our school Fight Song.
For questions regarding open gyms, tryouts, requirements, tryout tapes, etc. Please call call or email Coach Justin Sondergaard at emucheer@gmail.com or 734.637.1078
Mascot Tryout Information
Tryout Information. Team Rules. Waiver of Liability. Medical History Form.
All participants must show proof of insurance before being allowed to tryout
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to represent your school as the University mascot? Well, now is your chance. If you are interested in trying out as Swoop, EMU’s Eagle mascot, for the 2009-10 academic year, just follow the directions below.
TRYOUTS:
When:April 14th 6 p.m.-9 p.m. and April 15th 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where:Convocation Center
Attire: Work out clothes
*NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
WHAT TO BRING:
Completed Registration Form
Signed Rules & Regulations Form
Waiver of Liability / Medical Release Form
Insurance Card (or a copy of it)
*MUST HAVE ALL FORMS COMPLETED PRIOR TO AUDITION TO TRYOUT.
For more information or to RSVP please contact Katie Thompson at kthomps2@emich.edu or by phone at 734.487.7859.
Dance Team Frequently Asked Questions
The EMU Dance Team is a performance team that appears at many athletic and campus functions. We are looking for spirited and talented young women that will represent our University in a positive and respectful manner. Here are some frequently asked questions:
Q: What skills do you look at during tryouts?
A: We ask to see: double and or triple pirouettes, grand jete’ leaps, calypso leap, second position or open leaps, and fouette`s. We do also like to see basic pom technique.
Q: If I am unable to do all the skills, will I be cut right away?
A: No, if you are unable to perform any of the skills during the try-out the judges will take your potential into account.
Q: Do I have to choreograph something for tryouts?
A: No, you do not have to choreograph anything for the tryout. All choreography will be taught at the audition. You may however be asked to do a free style at some point.
Q: How often do you practice during the season?
A: We begin practicing over the summer, typically the middle of July, in order to prepare for football season. During the school year, we practice 2 days a week, most likely Sunday and Wednesday evenings, for about 3 hours at a time.
Q: When does the team perform?
A: During Football season we have a full squad on the sidelines and perform one timeout routine at every home football game. We also send a partial squad to all away football games. We have a partial squad at all home Women’s Volleyball and Basketball games, where they perform sidelines and 1 routine. And the team dances a full squad at all home Men’s Basketball games, performing sidelines and 2 timeout routines.
Q: What style of dancing does the team do?
A: We are a diverse team that tries to incorporate many styles of dance. However, we do focus on hip-hop and jazz for our performances.