Staples Dance Tryout Registration Form
  • Staples Dance Tryout Registration Form

    Sign up to try out for the Staples Dance Team for the 2026–2027 season. Please complete all required fields and submit the form, along with a $15 registration fee, on or before Friday, May 15th.
  • Tryout Logistics

    • Tuesday, May 19th & Wednesday, May 20th @ Christ & Holy Trinity Church. 75 Church Lane.  Dancers must attend both tryout dates to be considered for the Staples dance team.

    • 3:30-5:45 PM Tryouts (Check in anytime between 3:00-3:30 each day)

    • Both days bring: Refillable water bottle, Sneakers & Jazz Shoes/Turners.  Socks can be worn for jazz if a dancer does not have jazz shoes.  

    • Wear: Black leggings & white t-shirt or tee.  Tryout numbers will be provided.

    • Tryout Registration Fee: $15/dancer.  Covers cost of facility rental, judges fees, and equipment. 
  • Tryout Expectations

    • Tryouts will determine placement on either the JV or Varsity team, and all dancers in attendance will be assigned to one of these two teams.
    • Tryouts will take place in both large and small group settings; No solo performances. However, dancers will have an opportunity to demonstrate specific skills if they choose to.
    • Choreography taught at tryouts will be at an intermediate to advanced level, consistent with the expectations of the regular season.  Each tryout date will incorporate elements of both jazz and hip hop.
      • Day 1: Hip hop foundation introduction (popping, locking, waving, and hip hop history) followed by a Jazz combination
        Day 2: Jazz technique and across-the-floor work followed by a Hip hop combination
    • For Varsity placement, judges will score dancers primarily on technique, precision, execution, musicality, choreo pick up, and stage presence.
    • Dancers must attend both tryout dates to be considered for the Staples dance team. If a dancer cannot attend due to a valid excuse, an email must be sent to coachmikelapirri@gmail.com for approval.  Approval will only be granted in limited circumstances and an alternate arrangement will be communicated.
    • Please note that tryouts are not intended to serve as practice or a casual experience. They are designed for dancers who are genuinely interested in being considered for the Staples dance team.  
    • Rosters, offers, and communication of dues will be sent via email on Thursday, May 28th. If accepting an offer, all required forms and payment must be submitted no later than June 4th at 9:00 PM.  
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  • 2026-2027 Staples Dance Team Information Packet

  • By providing your signature on this form you confirm:

    1. The questions listed above have been answered accurately and truthfully. 
    2. Your student will be enrolled and attending Staples High School during the 2026-2027 school year.  
    3. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the attached Staples Dance Team Waiver and Release, and I voluntarily agree to its terms.
  • Staples Dance Team Waiver & Release

  • No student will be denied access on account of inability to pay. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please reach out to jtelford@westportps.org for information on financial aid.

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