2024-2025 Tryouts
Ready to join Brighton High School's national award winning pom teams? Register below! We will be hosting a pre-tryout prep clinic as well as two days of tryouts. Attendance at the pre-tryout clinic is not required but is HIGHLY recommended. You must register for both the clinic and tryouts separately. Please visit our 'CONTACT US' page for any questions.
In order to tryout for the Brighton Pom Program, a sports physical dated after 4/15/24 must be on file in the BAS Athletic Department prior to June 2nd. Click here for the required 2-page physical and consent form. Physicals will be uploaded to dancers Final Forms Account.
Note: A new sports physical needs to be done every year.
In order to tryout for the Brighton Pom Program, a sports physical dated after 4/15/24 must be on file in the BAS Athletic Department prior to June 2nd. Click here for the required 2-page physical and consent form. Physicals will be uploaded to dancers Final Forms Account.
Note: A new sports physical needs to be done every year.
Pre-Tryout Clinic
Our pre-tryout clinic will take place on April 21st from 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. in the BECC Building. During this clinic you will learn all tryout material including our Fight Song, technique, pom placement, and our tryout dance. Dancers will also receive an email with personalized feedback from our coaching staff to prepare for tryouts. Learning material and receiving this valuable feedback will help you get a leg up on tryout day! Cost for the clinic is $25 per dancer due at the door via cash/check/PayPal. REGISTRATION FOR OUR CLINIC HAS NOW CLOSED.
Tryouts
May 4th 10:00A.M.- 1:00P.M. BECC Building Gym
May 5th 10:00A.M.-2:00P.M BECC Building Gym
Tryouts for the 2024-2025 will take place May 4-5. The first day of tryouts will include learning tryout material and reviewing the technical elements dancers will be judged on. On the second day of tryouts dancers will be assigned a time slot to audition in front an our judging panel in small groups. Groups will be pre-determined and posted on our site prior to auditions. Slick back hair, form fitting clothing, and dance 'turners' are recommended for both tryout days. Please use the form below to register. Within 1-3 business days of registering for auditions you will receive a copy of our 2024-2025 handbook and a tentative calendar for both teams. Please review this information throughly before deciding to proceed in the tryout process.
At tryouts, dancers will be evaluated on the following skills:
Pom arm placement
Strength of Movement
Memory
Pom routine (execution/technique/placement/showmanship)
Jazz routine (execution/technique/showmanship)
Hip Hop routine (execution/technique/showmanship)
Pirouettes (dancers need at least a double (jv) or triple (varsity). Will be judged in Passe, coupe, pencil, attitude, etc.
Turns in Second (judged on how many dancer can execute as well as different combinations including around the world, changing spot, etc.)
Kick Combinations
Leg Extensions/Holds
Grand jetes (leaps)
Calypsos
Toe Touch
Showmanship, projection, energy & confidence!
EXTRA CREDIT SKILLS WE WILL ACCEPT BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Headsprings
- Kip Ups
- Aerials
- Broncos
- Needle
- Scorpion
- Advanced turn sequences
-Leg Grab Turn
Pom arm placement
Strength of Movement
Memory
Pom routine (execution/technique/placement/showmanship)
Jazz routine (execution/technique/showmanship)
Hip Hop routine (execution/technique/showmanship)
Pirouettes (dancers need at least a double (jv) or triple (varsity). Will be judged in Passe, coupe, pencil, attitude, etc.
Turns in Second (judged on how many dancer can execute as well as different combinations including around the world, changing spot, etc.)
Kick Combinations
Leg Extensions/Holds
Grand jetes (leaps)
Calypsos
Toe Touch
Showmanship, projection, energy & confidence!
EXTRA CREDIT SKILLS WE WILL ACCEPT BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Headsprings
- Kip Ups
- Aerials
- Broncos
- Needle
- Scorpion
- Advanced turn sequences
-Leg Grab Turn
Following auditions both dancers and parents will receive emails regarding placements on our teams. Upon making a team, you will also receive access to our team's Band profiles where calendars and further information throughout the season will be posted. You will also receive information regarding our parent meetings taking place May 16th (JV) and May 17th (Varsity).
Tryout Material
Click the buttons below to access videos of tryout materials!
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