FAU Cheer Team
NEW Cheer Rules 
2003-04 Photo Gallery
Meet the Coach
College Prospect Clinic (March 17, 2007)
FAU Cheer Camp
FACTS
Mascot: Owl
Colors: Red and Blue
Head Coach: Heather Coker-Henderson
Achievements: The squad boasts a 1999 Pair National Championship and a 1999 National Championship. FAU finished second at the NCA 2001 and 2003 competitions.
Contact Information
777 Glades Rd.
Field House
ATTN: Heather Coker-Henderson/Cheerleading
Phone: 561-756-3344
Email: hcoker@fau.edu
Owl Spirit Rules and Guidelines
Owl Spirit Application
FAU Cheerleading Try-outs
April 13-15, 2007
FAU CHEERLEADING TRY-OUTS
The tryouts will be held April 13-15. The main purpose of the tryout process is to select the best overall individuals for Florida Atlantic University cheerleading squad. During the selection process, we are looking for individuals that demonstrate proper technical skills, ability to communicate, excellent athletic abilities, noteworthy cheerleading experience and poise, in accordance with the criteria via score scale. If you can not make the dates of this try-out due to distance or expenses please contact me at 561-767-7559
- April 13th Session I starting at 7:30 PM at the FAU Gym
- April 14th Session II starting at 9:30 AM at CFX Cheer Gym
- directions will be given at meeting on April 13
- April 15th Session III starting at 11:00 AM at CFX Gym
- April 15th New team meeting to followed shortly after Try-outs
One must be included in one of the following categories:
(1) Attended Florida Atlantic University, a community college or another college or university for at least one semester and have earned twelve hours of credit and have attained a college GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or
(2) been a member of a all-star or high school cheerleading squad, or have had adequate stunting experience and have attained a high school GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 22 or above on your ACT (or an equivalent score on the SAT) or
(3) be accepted to Florida Atlantic University
General Information:
You will need to bring proof of medical insurance including the policy number and Try out application.
The proper attire for the final day is as follows: for the males tennis shorts or warm-up pants and a polo-style collared shirt and for the females Sports bra and cheer shorts For all other sessions T-shirts and shorts will be appropriate. There is a judging category on appearance; thus, you should consider clothing that is appropriate and appealing. Absolutely no jewelry.
Requirements
| Standing Tumbling: |
Standing Back handspring |
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Standing Tuck (can have a light spot) |
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Standing Back handspring Back Tuck (can have a light spot) |
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| Running Tumbling: |
Round off Backhand spring series |
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Optional Pass |
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| Stunts: |
Ground Up extension full down |
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Ground up liberty full down |
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Ground up heel stretch full down |
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Optional stunt (examples: rewind or full up) |
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| Fight Song/Dance: |
Will be taught at Try-outs |
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| Cheer: |
You must make up your own cheer for try-outs with jump and standing tumbling sequence. |
FAU Dance Team
Meet the Coach
Practice Schedule
Meet The 2006-07 Team
Photo Galleries
2005-06 FAU Dance Poster
The FAU Dance Team performs at various functions such as football and basketball games, as well as pep rallies, charitable events, and fundraisers for the FAU Alumni.
Beginning in 1997, the team competed with the National Dance Association (NDA) and participated in the NDA "Danz" camps held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From 2001 - 2004 the team held private camps with choreographer Tony Gonzalez. In 2001, the team was ranked tenth in the nation in Division 1 Dance. On April 7, 2005, the team again attended the annual NDA competition held in Daytona Beach, FL where they placed second in the nation in Division Open Dance. Congratulations FAU Dancers! This year, the team will attend a Universal Dance Association (UDA) camp.
FAU DANCE 2008-2009 AUDITION INFO:
AUDITION:
When: Prelims and semi-finals: Sunday, April 13; training camp: April 14, 15, & 17; finals: April 19
Where: Gold's Gym (S.W. corner of Atlantic Ave. and Military Trail): 5030 Atlantic Ave. (Delray Beach)
Time: 12 - 7 PM
REQUIREMENTS:
Letter of acceptance from FAU (for incoming freshman or transfer students) or a current FAU student ID card.
You must be enrolled full-time at Florida Atlantic University (some PBCC students also attending FAU are welcome; e-mail FAUDance@aol.com for details).
You must be able to attend all practices, games, promotions, and events for the entire season.
Your GPA must remain at 2.0 or higher.
You must be physically fit in both appearance and health (FAU Dancers are required to obtain medicals).
WHAT TO WEAR:
Any flattering cropped dance/athletic top that shows your midriff (mandatory)
Black boy-shorts (mandatory)
Flesh-colored tights (mandatory)
No baggy or loose clothing allowed
Dance shoes or sneakers
Please come to the audition with hair and make-up performance ready
THE AUDITION PROCESS:
Registration and Pictures
Warm-up
Technical Elements (Review)
This part of the audition will showcase the dancer's kicks, leaps, and turns; overall dance ability will be considered when final decisions are made. Skills observed will include:
- a clean double or triple pirouette
- chaine' turns
- pique turns
- a la seconde turns
- toe-touch
- grand jete leaps (R & L)
- axle leaps
- switch leaps (R & L)
- tilt leaps
- calypso leaps (R & L)
Dance
Candidates will learn and review two short dance routines (4 eight counts each) taught by the coach/choreographer. The first will be a jazz dance, and the second will be a hip-hop routine.
Audition/Interview
Dancers will audition, in groups of three or four, the first routine taught by the coach. A first cut will then be made, and semi-finalists will audition with the second routine. Judges will rate each candidate on general dance ability, technique, showmanship, level of fitness, and overall performance. We are looking for professionalism and maturity, the ability to learn quickly, a positive attitude, and ladylike comportment. After candidates audition with the last dance, results for those who have made it into training camp will be posted. Training camp candidates will need to remain in the gym for a post-audition meeting.
Training camp will take place on the subsequent Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Candidates must be available for those three 5:30 - 8:00 PM practices. Interviews will take place during training camp. The final audition will take place on Saturday, April 19 from 1-4 PM. The 2008-2009 FAU Dance Team will be announced at that time.
COACHING STAFF
Dyanne K. Loput
Head Coach, FAU Dance
E-mail
WHAT IS THE COST TO BE A PART OF THE FAU DANCE TEAM?
The costs to be on the team are minimal and vary each year. The only items to which you may be required to contribute--or purchase entirely--are jazz shoes, makeup, and fees for Nationals. Attendance at Nationals is contingent upon dancers' abilities to raise the necessary funds. The coach will advise the team as to what fees will be associated with each upcoming season.
Mascot try-outs August 25-26, 5:30-7:30 in the FAU Gym
FAU's Mascot is an icon on the campus. The mascot cheers at all football and basketball home games
as well as some away contests. The mascot is depended on to promote and
encourage school spirit and enthusiasm at games and during campus events.
The mascot position requires dedication, spontaneity, stamina, and comedic
energy.
Try-Outs:
Applicant must perform an original two-three minute skit and will be
evaluated on the following: theme, originality, use of props,
character/personality, impromptu and overall crowd appeal.
Interview
