This week, the Adelphi Dance Team hosted their second annual audition prep clinic at Woodruff Hall Half Court. The purpose of the clinic is to introduce potential team members to the current team and show them what is expected of a member.

Attendees paid $20 for the clinic, which included stretch and warm up, technique, and choreography from special guest, Dani Bradle, head coach of Stony Brook University Dance Team. Current team members helped teach attendees leaps, turns, and tricks by demonstrating technical moves including switch leaps, tilt jumps, a la seconde turns, aerials, kip ups, and headsprings.

Dani choreographed a jazz routine to the song “Horns” by Bryce Fox. The routine gave dancers the opportunity to show off their technical skills while still allowing them to display their stylistic elements that make them unique as dancers.

“The clinic was a bit intimidating but the choreography was so fun. I feel like I did a great job with the improv after the routine and I can’t wait to audition!”

Sammi, high school senior and incoming Adelphi Student

Eleven new students showed up to the prep clinic, over double the amount of current team members. Attendees included high school juniors and seniors as well as current Adelphi students.

“It’s very exciting to see so many incoming students are interested in joining our team. I can’t wait to start another great season.”

Briana Barczik, rising senior on the Adelphi Dance Team

Adelphi’s Dance Team auditions are this upcoming week, Saturday April 13^th at 11am. Dancers must bring a headshot and come prepared in the proper attire.

Please be sure to wear:

• Tank Top/Sports Bra
• Dance Shorts
• Jazz Shoes

Please contact head coach, Marissa Speciale or view Adelphi Dance Team’s Instagram account for more information on the upcoming auditions.

We had a great time meeting future college dancers and performing at the New Jersey States Competition!