2024 Black Fox Audition Application

Greetings, Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Marching Storm Black Foxes dance line. Attached you will find the requirements for tryouts as well as the items needed if you become a member of the dance line. You will also find the application that will need to be filled out online and submitted prior to the day of the audition. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee, which must be paid online prior to the audition. The link for the online payment will be displayed at the bottom of the application. If you are selected to progress to the 2nd Round which is held on campus, all you will need to bring the day of the audition is a copy of your transcript (Current PV or transfer students only) and a headshot. You may also upload the items prior to Round 1 video submission at the end of this application. The transcript and headshot will not be returned to you. Your number will be assigned to you the day of auditions. Your attire for auditions is a black sports bra or midriff dance top and black boy shorts, flesh tone tights, black socks, and jazz sneakers or jazz shoes. For round 1, you may use a themed costume for your solo performance. The members of the 2024-25 Black Foxes will be announced at the conclusion of the Audition. Please let me know if you have any questions about the process by emailing smzachery@pvamu.edu. Thanks again for your interest, Shawn Zachery

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Why do you want to be a Black Fox? What quality about you makes you the most suitable person for membership on the dance line?
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Black Foxes Requirements
·      Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of auditions (Current PV abd transfer students only). All candidates, if chosen, must maintain that minimum for the duration of participation on the Dance Line.
·      Must be willing and able to alter hair styles as determined by the director.
·      Must not have been suspended from the University for any reason.
·      Exceptional dance skills as demonstrated through ballet, jazz, hip hop and modern
·      Must consistently operate in the spirit of teamwork keeping a positive and motivational demeanor.
·      Must look well-proportioned and fit in dancewear and dance uniforms. We DO NOT have specific height and weight requirements.
·      Must be organized and timely. Timeliness is required by the dancer for rehearsals and performances.
·      Exceptional physical condition, performance ability and showmanship is a necessity.
·      Must be able to meet all financial obligations of being a member of the dance team.
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PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY BLACK FOXESRULES AND REGULATIONS • YEAR-LONG commitment (Fall AND Spring Semesters) • Mandatory Marching Storm Rehearsals (Fall - Mon – Friday, 5:30pm-10pm; Spring – Wednesday 6-10 pm; unless otherwise noted by the Director of Bands) • Mandatory performances and appearances • Must enroll in the PVAMU University Band course. • Must notify the appropriate Marching Storm personnel, along with the Director of Bands, regarding any absences from rehearsals or performances. IMPORTANT: NOT ALL ABSENCES ARE EXCUSED. UNEXCUSED absences will affect your grade in Band. You must consult with the Director of Bands to determine if your absence is excused. Missing rehearsals or performances because of a job is NOT excused. It is NOT recommended that you have a job during football season. • Zero tolerance for drugs, alcohol, and other inappropriate behavior, including on social media. This is cause for automatic dismissal. Refer to page 23,Section B of Student Code of Conduct (2011-2012) • Zero tolerance for fighting and/or stealing. This is cause for automatic dismissal for all involved. • Recognize and respect all authority figures in the band, Directors, drum majors, section leaders, etc. Insubordination to Black Fox or Band section leaders, Drum Majors and Band Staff will not be tolerated and is cause for dismissal. • Understand, no position is guaranteed. Auditions may be held every week (at the Director's discretion) to determine which dancers will perform for that week’s game. All dancers must still ensure their fees have been paid, as directed and attend every technique class and rehearsal, even if they are not cast for that week. • All Black Foxes are held accountable to the same rules and regulations as Marching Storm members and are subject to the same consequences if they do not adhere to those rules. Black Foxes also have rules and guidelines specific to the dance line that must be adhered to. Violations of the established rules and regulations may also affect the dancer’s ability to perform for the week’s game or other performances/appearances. • The Black Foxes dance line does not believe in hazing and follows Prairie View A&M University’s anti-hazing policy. Hazing of any kind will not be tolerated. Refer to page 25,Section M of Student Code of Conduct (2011-2012). • MUST ATTEND MANDATORY PVAMU Marching Storm Band CAMP in August prior to the beginning of the Fall Semester, and Marching Storm Spring Band Camp in April of the Spring semester. • On trips, Black Foxes must leave and return with the band unless excused by the Director of Bands. In order to be excused, an appropriate guardian must send an email to the Director of Bands requesting that they pick you up from the band buses. This email must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to departure. This is a liability issue and applies to every member of the Marching Storm. • Black Foxes are responsible for the maintenance of assigned uniforms. This includes returning them at the appropriate time. Failure to turn in uniform(s) will result in adding the cost to your university billing statement. • All Black Foxes are expected to maintain their physical appearance as viewed by judges at the audition. • Because the image, exposure, and prestige of the Black Foxes is nation-wide, we are strongly committed to personal appearance, conduct, poise, and projection at all times. • All Black Foxes are required to fill out a student health form and receive a physical in order to participate in any activities. VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSTITUTES SEVERE DISCIPLINARY ACTION INCLUDING INDEFINITE SUSPENSION AND/OR TERMINATION FROM THE SQUAD
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Audition Requirements

Video 1 – Solo Dance – Dancers will present prepared choreography showcasing their dance strengths and performance quality. Solo should be costumed and one minute and 30 seconds long.

Solo Guidelines

Please refrain from using vulgar or otherwise inappropriate music.
Solo routine should showcase your strengths and personality. It is your chance to show the judges your uniqueness.
Sometimes less is more. If a prop or theme interferes with the execution of your routine, consider eliminating the prop or changing your theme.

Video 2 – Basic Skills/Across the Floor – Dancers will receive a separate email listing the skills to perform that demonstrate proper dance technique, agility, showmanship, energy and proficiency in standalone skills and moving combinations. Candidates may be asked to execute one or more of the following skills, however; please note that other dance skills may be added to the list at the time of audition.

Splits (right, left, center)
Jazz Walks
Chassé
Pas de Bourrée
High Kicks (Battemént)
Chassé Split Leap
Chassé Split Leap in 2nd position
Toe Touch Jump
Chainé Turn
Piqué Turn
Pas dé Bourrée, Single Pirouette
Pas dé Bourrée, Double Pirouette
Heel Stretch
Axle
Turning leap in 2nd position (Video)
Turning “C” Jump (Video)

Note: If you need assistance with some of the ballet terms, you can google/search for them and locate definitions, pictures and videos of the ballet moves. An excellent YouTube channel that features videos of these moves is the “Just for Kix” Youtube channel.

Final Round (In Person) – The final round will consist of the following segments: Basic Skills, Group Dance and Stand Routines, Interview.

Basic Skills – Each dancer will again be asked to perform selected basic skills from the list above.

Group Dance – Dancers will be required to demonstrate proficiency in 2 phases of this round:

Stand Routines – Dancers will be taught short stand routines indicative of the Fox dance style. This will allow judges to see how well a candidate can perform in the expected style.
Short Routine – Dancers will also be taught a short routine representative of the Black Foxes field show routines that candidates will be seeing for the first time at the audition. This will allow judges to see how quickly a candidate picks up choreography and assess their ability to memorize and retain what they have learned.
Dancers will be evaluated on how they perform with group members, how quickly they pick up the material, and how well they perform the material, showmanship and poise.

Interview – Dancers will be asked questions by the judges to evaluate their speaking ability, poise and maturity.
I have read and understand the Audition Requirements in this section.*
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I have reviewed requirements for Black Fox auditions and have reviewed all rules and regulations pertaining to membership on the Black Foxes Dance Line. I understand that receipt of these requirements, rules and regulations in NO WAY serves as a guarantee of membership on the Dance Line. I further understand that during the audition ALL judges decisions are final.
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Click here to be transferred to the PV Black Foxes Foundation page to pay your application fee. Please keep a screenshot or printout of your payment confirmation page to upload here.
Please upload a copy of your PV Black Foxes Foundation receipt showing the $25 application fee as paid. Once we receive this, you will be forwarded instructions on how to upload your video.
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You may also upload the required audition materials here OR You may bring them with you IF you are selected to advance to the 2nd Round which is held on campus. Please upload the following items:
- Head shot
- Transcript or Grades/GPA Statement from Panther Tracks (PV Students Only)
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Black Foxes Requirements