• What to wear for tryouts: Any color form fitting top/leotard/long dance pants (that is most flattering to you!)  No half tops, or bike shorts or Capri pants allowed.  You MAY NOT wear cover-ups or wraps during workshop or tryouts.  We strongly suggest that you wear a dance shoe for tryouts (we recommend jazz shoes or Bloch dance sneakers).  NO RUNNING SHOES ALLOWED FOR DANCING!  You must wear dance shoes.
• Hair must be fixed and kept away from your face.  It can be worn down if it does not get in the way of your performance.  (We want you to “look your best!”)
• No jewelry worn at workshop or tryouts.
• You must wear makeup that flatters you.  Field makeup is not required for tryouts; however, makeup application must be a little heavier than normal.
• You will learn a combination jazz/kick routine in the morning session and tryout in the afternoon.  Additionally, each candidate will introduce themselves to the judges.  Tryouts will be from 12:30-3:00 and will be closed to the public.
• The director and a panel of Strutter Alumni select new Strutters.
• A mandatory tryout fee of $15.00 is required of each individual trying out.  This fee must be paid upon registration and is nonrefundable.  Should you make Strutters, you will be required to pay $200.00 in Strutter dues (to be paid in August).  Cost break down of your Strutter dues will be given to you if you make the team.  Make checks payable to: Strutter Club Account.
• If you make Strutters in August, you will be required to stay for Strutter Camp for two weeks following the tryout.  It is mandatory for all new Strutters to move into the “Strutter Camp Residence” (dorm) during camp, (no exceptions made!)  The dorm is free of charge during our 2 week stay (meals not included).  If you make the August tryout, you will check into the dorm following tryouts.  You will need bed linens, towels, toiletries, etc., for your two-week stay.  Again, meals are not included in the stay!  You will need enough money for meals during the duration of camp. (Strutter boosters will sponsor approx. 2 meals during camp) FYI: Prior to the start of the Fall semester, Strutters will be allowed to move into their fall residence one day prior to campus check-in (you will beat the rush). 
  
• What to wear for August camp: Any color form fitting tops/leotards/leggings/dance pants may be worn.  No half tops allowed!  You may not wear cover-ups or T-shirts while practicing.  Dance shoes must be worn to include the Bloch dance sneaker and jazz shoes for studio combinations.  NO RUNNING SHOES ALLOWED FOR DANCING!    Hair must be pulled away from the face for practice. 
• At camp, you will learn most of your performance routines for football season and will learn the traditions and history of the Strutter organization.

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