Laker Girl Information

WHO ARE WE?

The Laker Girls Dance Team is a program at Rend Lake College that started in August of 2005. We are looking for dancers who love hard work, who are ready to increase their ability levels while improving technique, and above all … love to dance!

Goals

As a team, we have several long term goals we try to accomplish by the end of the season. These include but are not limited to:

• Develop a positive toward dance as an activity and art form.
• Attain an advanced beginning to intermediate level of proficiency in dance techniques.
• Gain skills to create dance sequences and develop a movement vocabulary which aids in self discovery and expression.
• Grow in appreciation, understanding, and enjoyment of dance as a form of personal expression and lifelong learning.
• Gain new friendships and skills that will carry with you while attending and after graduation from RLC.
• And above all.....to maximize your college experience by doing something that you love and enjoy doing!

WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE WE INVOLVED IN AT RLC?

We provide entertainment at home basketball games and participate in campus-wide student activities. In addition, we host a “Lil’ Laker Girl” summer dance camp for children ages 7 through 14. Also, in conjunction with other student athletic programs, the Laker Girls participate in a campus-wide clean-up twice each year to ensure the beauty of the college. In addition, the Laker Girls make public appearances throughout the area to promote a positive image for themselves and the college. This summer, the Laker Girls will attend a Universal Dance Association or National Dance Association dance camp to gain new material and improve their technical skills. In September the girls attended a dance clinic hosted by Ashley Bernard of Alexander, AR.

WHAT IS REQUIRED OF THE DANCE TEAM ACADEMICALLY?

The Laker Girls are required to follow the academic guidelines set by RLC which govern all athletic programs. As a member, each dancer must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 or higher (4.0 scale) to remain eligible for the team, and must meet study hall requirements of 3 hours per week.

ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE?

Yes! Rend Lake College provides assistance to members of its athletic department. The amount is determined by the funds available, and then divided among the members of the team.

WHAT ABOUT TRYOUTS?

Tryouts are generally held in April and will be announced as the time nears. Tryouts consist of a three-day clinic in which dancers will learn two routines and demonstrate their technical abilities. Anyone trying out for the Laker Girls should bring a 0:45-1:115 jazz routine showcasing their dance ability and level of performance. Dancers may also chose to perform either a pop or hip-hop routine no longer than 0:30. Previous dance experience is required. Dancers should provide at least 2 letters of recommendation from previous dance instructors/coaches. The letters should each be individually sealed and signed across the seal.