We would love to have you as part of our dance family! Our program features dynamic dancers with a variety of backgrounds. Connect with Head Coach Lauren White to schedule a personalized campus visit and Q&A session with current members of the team.
Angelettes perform during all home and select away football games and men’s and women’s basketball games, as well as at local and out-of-town appearances and recruitment events, and much more.
All eligible dancers receive an annual academic scholarship of up to $1,000, and any current or incoming student meeting the criteria is welcome to attend an interest clinic or submit a qualifying video for consideration. (You must receive an invitation to attend auditions by participating in one of the invitational clinics or submitting a qualifying video.)
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Dance Team Benefits
No out-of-pocket cost to join
Academic scholarships of up to $1,000/year* (waives out-of-state tuition)
Paid uniforms and accessories
National competition opportunity
Paid travel expenses for out-of-town games and competition
Performing at NCAA Division II athletic events
Meal per diem when traveling
Appearances and performances outside of the university
Travel to post-season basketball tournaments
Priority scheduling each semester
*If you are selected for the Angelettes dance team, you may receive an academic scholarship. To qualify, members must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, remain in good standing with the university and team, and abide by all requirements outlined in the Angelettes Handbook.
Auditions
Current ASU Students
To qualify, current ASU students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher at the time of auditions and be of academic full-time status in good standing with the university.
Incoming Transfer Students
Students transferring from another college or university must have been admitted to ASU at the time of auditions and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
Incoming Freshmen
Incoming freshmen must have been admitted to ASU at the time of auditions.
All members who make the ASU Angelettes Dance Team must be enrolled in and complete at least 12 credit hours each semester. Each member is also expected to maintain a minimum accumulative GPA of 2.0 and be in good standing with the university while on the team. Only the ASU head dance coach may grant exceptions to the course load requirement. Any member who fails to maintain these requirements is subject to dismissal from the team.
Open studio training days are for dancers who are interested in spring Angelettes auditions and want to work with current team members and coach on skill review and technical guidance. These are a great fit for candidates with prior high school, collegiate or studio training.
Training Dates
There are no upcoming dates scheduled at this time. Please check back for future sessions.
Black or royal blue spandex or fitted biker shorts
Turners or jazz shoes
All interested dancers must choose to either submit a qualifying video or attend an invitational clinic to receive an invite to attend Angelettes auditions!
Option One – Submit a Qualifying Video
Virtual submissions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, however, it is strongly recommended to make arrangements to attend a clinic in person.
Qualifying Video Details
Submission Deadline: TBD
The deadline to submit your Qualifying Video for auditions is TBD.
Your video must be submitted in the form of a YouTube link and emailed to angelettes@angelo.edu.
Video submissions will be evaluated within one week of submission.
Video Criteria
*Please note, this is NOT an audition video. This video is for you to be invited to auditions.
Brief Introduction
Name
Hometown
Number of years of dance experience and any special awards and accolades attained (leadership positions held, competitive achievements etc.)
Name of current high school or college team or studio (if applicable)
Why you want to be a part of the ASU Angelettes Dance Team
ASU Fight Song
Check out the links for the front view and back view of the choreography of the school fight song.
Choreography of your choosing
Can be original or previously learned choreography
At least 10 (eight counts) but no longer than one minute in length
Appropriate music (if there’s a question about it, don’t use it)
Choose your favorite style of dance to showcase! Pick out something that highlights your strengths. We want to see how you perform.
Wear all-black sports bra or fitted tank and hot shorts (skin-tone tights allowed under shorts if desired)
Required Technique
Double+ pirouettes right and left (at least a clean double, but as many rotations as you can complete cleanly.)
Jetes right and left (can develop or brush to up to split leap)
Splits right and left
Calypso leap right
Turning disc/turning center leap
Russian/center leap
Toe touch
Head spring
Preferred Technique (*CLEAN completion of five or more preferred technical elements allows for automatic invitation to auditions)
Aerial (right)
Switch jete (right)
Switch tilt
Switch arabesque
Switch Russian/center leap
Triple/quad pirouettes
Leg hold turns
A la seconde turn combinations (right)
Fouette turns (right)
Firebird leap
Backward leap
Kip-up
Rubber bands
Illusions (right)
Game Day/Performance Material (optional)
Include up to four videos of you performing (halftime/sidelines, spring shows or recitals, competition etc.)
Please make sure to note where you are in the formation at the start of each team/group performance
Option Two - Invitational Clinics
Upcoming Invitational Clinic Dates
No upcoming clinics. Check back or contact us for future clinic opportunities.
*Please note, clinics are NOT auditions. These are for you to receive an invitation to auditions.
Attire
Black or royal blue fitted tank or sports bra
Black or royal blue spandex or fitted biker shorts
Turners or jazz shoes
Bring sneakers and sweatpants
Introduction
Come prepared to briefly introduce yourself with the following information:
Name
Hometown
Number of years of dance experience and any special awards and accolades attained (leadership positions held, competitive achievements etc.)
Name of current high school or college team or studio (if applicable)
Why you want to be a part of the ASU Angelettes dance team
ASU Fight Song
Check out the links for the front view and back view of the choreography of the school fight song.
Choreography of your choosing
*Music must be emailed to angelettes@angelo.eduno later than one week prior to clinic date.
Can be original or previously learned choreography
At least 10 (eight counts) but no longer than one minute in length
Appropriate music (if there’s a question about it, don’t use it)
Choose your favorite style of dance to showcase! Pick out something that highlights your strengths. We want to see how you perform.
Wear all-black sports bra or fitted tank and hot shorts (skin-tone tights allowed under shorts if desired)
Jazz shoes for technique and corresponding footwear for chosen choreography
*Each clinic must have at least 10 RSVPs to make. Dancers will be notified three days in advance if clinic is canceled. In the event of clinic cancellation, dancers may choose the next available clinic date, or if unavailable/not able to attend that date, dancers will be required to send a qualifying video as an alternative.
Required Technique
Dancers will be asked to individually showcase the following list of technical elements:
Double+ pirouettes right and left (at least a clean double, but as many rotations as you can complete cleanly.)
Jetes right and left (can develop or brush to up to split leap)
Splits right and left
Calypso leap right
Turning disc/turning center leap
Russian/center leap
Toe touch
Headspring
Dancers will be given the opportunity to complete any of the items from the following list of preferred techniques (*CLEAN completion of five or more preferred technical elements allows for automatic invitation to auditions):
Aerial (right)
Switch jete (right)
Switch tilt
Switch arabesque
Switch Russian/center leap
Triple/quad pirouettes
Leg hold turns
A la seconde turn combinations (right)
Fouette turns (right)
Firebird leap
Backward leap
Kip-up
Rubber bands
Illusions (right)
Should you receive an invitation to audition after submitting your qualifying video or attending an invitational clinic, audition dates are as follows:
There are no upcoming dates scheduled at this time. Please check back for future sessions.
One pair of rhinestone studs may be worn. No other jewelry is allowed.
Semi-Finalists
Participants (numbers, not names) moving onto the semi-finals will be announced via social media at @angelostatedance.
Finalists
Participants (numbers, not names) moving onto the finals will be announced via social media at @angelostatedance.
Team Introduction
The Angelettes Dance Team (names of members) will be announced via social media at @angelostatedance.
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