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Purple and Gold Spirit Squad

We are a dance/pep team that promotes the Hunter school spirit at student activities and athletic events. Join us!

Commitment and Eligibility

Commitment

Students selected to join the Spirit Squad must be available to attend a summer camp, rehearse 2-3 times a week during the academic year and commit to personal physical conditioning.*

*The Office of Student Activities will adhere to current Hunter COVID-19 guidelines. Summer camp sessions and rehearsals may take place in a virtual setting.

Criteria for Eligibility

  • Currently registered or newly admitted Hunter College student.
  • In good academic standing.
  • Must possess and maintain the physical fitness required to rehearse and perform
  • If selected for the Purple and Gold Spirit Squad, you must maintain your enrollment and good academic standing in the upcoming academic year

Preparing for Your Audition

Dance Workshops

You are invited to attend one of our dance workshops to prepare for your audition. Please complete the interest form below to receive details.

The Audition Process

Students interested in auditioning must submit a video performing a short combination choreographed by our Spirit Squad instructor.

  • View the choreography on our Instagram @hcstudent.activities
  • Read our tips for making your video, below.

Audition Look and Attire:

  • Wear attire that is presentable and comfortable for movement. Suggested attire: Dance shorts, leggings, unitard or biketard. Fitted dance top.
  • Wear footwear that is appropriate for your dance skill and the surface on which you are dancing. Suggested footwear: Barefoot, dance sneakers, sneakers or jazz shoes.
  • Wear performance ready make-up and hair styles that are appropriate for a dance team.
    Pro tip: Google college and professional dance member profiles for inspiration. Watch Youtube videos for hair styling and make-up tutorials.
Submit Your Workshop Interest Form

Making Your Audition Video

Before Beginning Your Video

  1. Ensure that your performance space has enough room to perform the choreography
  2. Make sure you have a non-slip surface to dance on
  3. Arrange good lighting

When Starting Your Video

  1. Ensure that there are no disruptions.
  2. State your name and Student ID (CUNYfirst ID) number.
  3. Use a secondary device to play your music while you record your video.

Audition Submission Deadline: TBD

 

Submit Your Audition Video

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