Audition FAQ - Denton Fusion Winterguard

When are auditions?
Auditions for Denton Fusion A will be held on Saturday, November 7 at Justin Community Center from 9 am until 7 pm.

There will be a second opportunity to audition for Denton Fusion A during our call backs on Saturday , November 21, also at Justin Community Center from 9am-7pm. However, you should attend the first round of auditions if at all possible. We cannot guarantee that there will be spots available after our first audition!
How much does it cost?
A non-refundable $40 audition fee must be paid before you will be allowed to participate in the audition process. You can pay in person with cash, check, or money order. Make checks and money orders payable to: Denton Fusion Winterguard.

If you are offered a spot in the guard, there is also a non-refundable $100 "Good Faith" payment due when you attend the first Denton Fusion Winterguard rehearsal, which will take place on Sunday, November 22 from 1pm to 6pm.
What should I bring?
You will need a flag, if you do not have your own extra flags will be provided. You will need to bring a rifle and/or sabre if you plan to spin or audition for a weapon spot. Denton Fusion A will be spinning 39 inch rifles and spanish style sabres

You will also need to bring the Emergency Contact and Medical Information Form and the DENTON FUSION INFO SHEET with you, or have the information available to fill out at on-site registration. These forms are required for Open Gyms, Spin Camps, and Auditions! I You will only need to fill out the forms once, unless any of your information changes.

If you are under 18, a parent/guardian is required to attend an informational meeting, and possibly fill out paperwork as well.

Also bring bring water and snacks for our short breaks.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable, form fitting clothing, something that allows you to have flexibility. We must be able to see your feet and ankles. Wear sneakers or other comfortable shoes. Layers are a good idea depending on the weather, the gym gets warm when it's hot out and cold when it's cold out
What are the audition requirements?
First and foremost: a great attitude, the ability to have fun while working hard, and a desire to learn new things!

Technical requirements include:

Movement*
•Exhibit an understanding of basic-intermediate principles of body alignment
•Demonstrate proper turnout, extension, landing technique, and abdominal control
•Use expression and performance throughout all exercises and combinations
•Basic ballet skills such as:

port de bra (arm positions)
foot positions - parallel and turned out
demi-plie
tendu
degage
grand battement
coupe
passe
attitude
chaine turn
chaine en l'air
chasse
saute
glissade
various leaps, jumps, and turns

Splits and advanced leaps and turns, as well as gymnastics and other similar skills on can also be useful, but are not necessary.

Flag*
Drop spins on both the left and right hand
Double time or Peggy Spins on both the left and right hand
Carves on both the left and right hand
Tosses: an assortment of tosses: 3-count toss catching silk up, silk flat, silk down, catching at angle, horizontal tosses, etc.
A few other releases/"45" tosses and spin exercises that will be taught at Open Gym/Spin Camps.

Rifle/Sabre* (if auditioning)
Spins from both hilt and blade (neck and barrel) sides of equipment on right and left
Some variation of an angle exercise
Flourishes
Tosses. Blade tosses up to triples, and hilt tosses up to 5's. Focus on catching at the tape. Rifle tosses up to 5's, variety of catch positions. Focus on solid catches.

*Prepare for body layering with all equipment exercises