velocity winter guard

Velocity is very excited to start the 2010 competitive season. This three-time circuit champion, WGI regional champion is looking for YOU! Come join the family. This is our final audition date before we begin the season. If you are unable to attend this audition date, but would still like to march with us this season, contact us at info@velocitywinterguard.com. A $25 non-refundable audition fee is required. Reserve your spot today.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
Location :: Milwaukee Area (location TBA)
Time :: 10 am – 4 pm

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO AUDITION?
A non-refundable, one-time audition fee of $25 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: Velocity Winter Guard.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Flags and some weapons will be provided. If you own your own rifle and/or sabre, please plan to bring it along.  Also bring bring plenty of water and snacks for 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 for basics blocks.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT AUDITIONS?
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
•Splits and advanced leaps and turns, as well as gymnastics and other similar skills on can be useful, but are not necessary.

Flag*
•Drop spins on both the left and right hand
•Double time 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 in depth at upcoming rehearsals

Rifle/Sabre* (if auditioning)
•Spins 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.
•A few other releases and spin exercises that will be taught in depth at upcoming rehearsals

*Prepare for body layering with all equipment exercises.

Details are finally finalized for our rapidly approaching audition date; Saturday September 26. Please read the information below and contact us at info@velocitywinterguard.com if you have any additional questions.

WHEN ARE AUDITIONS?
We are holding Round 1 of Auditions for Velocity on Saturday, September 26 at Little Chute High School from 10 am – 4 pm. Don’t worry if you can’t make this audition date – we have another audition scheduled for Sunday, October 18 in the Milwaukee area!

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO AUDITION?
A non-refundable, one-time audition fee of $25 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: Velocity Winter Guard.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Flags and some weapons will be provided. If you own your own rifle and/or sabre, please plan to bring it along.  Also bring bring plenty of water and snacks for 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 for basics blocks.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT AUDITIONS?
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
•Splits and advanced leaps and turns, as well as gymnastics and other similar skills on can be useful, but are not necessary.

Flag*
•Drop spins on both the left and right hand
•Double time 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 in depth at upcoming rehearsals

Rifle/Sabre* (if auditioning)
•Spins 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.
•A few other releases and spin exercises that will be taught in depth at upcoming rehearsals

*Prepare for body layering with all equipment exercises.