Qualifications, requirements, application, and release forms are all included. Please read thoroughly before submitting required paperwork.
Be prepared to cheer/dance at all JU Basketball Games, Tournaments and select JU Lacrosse games. Dancers are expected to be prepared to perform at Jacksonville University events including alumni activities, pre-game performances, and campus events. In addition, dancers may perform for charitable organizations, local schools, and spirit events. Promoting spirit and support of all JU athletic teams is a minimum expectation.
Dancers are required to attend NDA Summer Camp held in Daytona Beach, FL (this is an individual cost to each dancer). Dancers will have support of the Athletic Department including athletic trainers, academic advisors, and the intercollegiate athlete's organization for the duration of the season.
Before Tryouts, please be aware of the following:
- All dancers must be available to be in Jacksonville at least one week prior to college camp, beginning July 20, 2025. Dancers will check into university housing accommodations during our week-long conditioning.
- NCA/NDA College Cheer & Dance Camp will be held July 26 - 28, 2025 in Daytona Beach, FL @ Hilton Daytona Beach Resort/Ocean Walk Village - $430 expected cost, per athlete
- Dancers may return home after camp till the start of Fall classes, August 18, 2025
Submit the following documents, in order, to be officially registered for tryouts:
TRYOUT SCHEDULE & REQUIREMENTS
April 24, 26 & 27th in Swisher Gymnasium.
Tryouts are CLOSED to the public.
Tentative Schedule:
April 24
4:45pm – 5:30pm Registration
6:30pm – 9:30pm Conditioning/Clinic
April 26
9:00am - 4:00pm
April 27
9:00am - 12:00pm
- There will be a mandatory New Member Meeting following team selection announcement*
TRYOUT ATTIRE
- Black High-Waisted Yoga Pants/Leggings & Black Sports Bra (solid)
- NO embellishments on tops or bottoms- SOLID ONLY
- Black Jazz Shoes
- Hair should be performance ready - completely down, curled and out of face
- Full performance make-up with lashes and red lipstick
- Rhinestone stud earrings are allowed in ears only
- No additional jewelry should be worn in ears, nose, mouth or belly
- Tattoos should be covered with a sleeve or makeup
- Males: Please wear black athletic shorts or pants and a plain black t-shirt
- Head Shot: When the tryout application is emailed, please include a quality head shot. These may be posted on our social media when the new team is announced. These should be emailed along with your application to cnorris12@ju.edu. All pictures should be sent in a .jpg format.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The primary purpose of the Jacksonville University Sirens Dance Team is to provide support for intercollegiate athletics and Jacksonville University. That support is directed into three major areas, as follows:
(1) to lead the cheers; to raise the level of fan support for intercollegiate athletics; to lead in positive vocal support for the team; to solicit that support from Dolphin fans and to project that support to the University and its teams.
(2) to participate in the athletic activity including but not limited to performing gymnastics and dance movements; to perfect this athletic activity for the sole purpose of keeping the crowd's attention/direction focused on the field/floor, where the intercollegiate activity is taking place, and for entertainment purposes; and
(3) to serve as public relations ambassadors of intercollegiate athletics and Jacksonville University; to uphold, reflect and project the goals and ideals of the University; to appear at university activities, functions, and programs to promote intercollegiate athletics and the University. Each applicant will be evaluated on the following:
Skill Evaluation
Tryout Routines: Fight Song, Sideline Cadence, Pom Routine and Solo
(Collegiate Image, Technique and Execution, Performance Ability, Overall Impression, Memory)
Leaps: Toe-Touch/Triple Jump sequence/Toe-Touch/Tuck, Right and Left Progressions, Center, Switch, Etc.
Turns:
*Right OR Left Double/Triple Pirouette
*8-count minimum of turns a la seconde (floating or changing spot variations, optional)
Specialty Skills: turning disc, calypso, tilt jump, needle, firebird, leg hold turns, kip ups, headspring to squat or standing position, side or front aerial, other tumbling w/o spot, etc.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Athletic Department provides Spirit - Cheer & Dance athletes with an athletic scholarship that is dispersed two times, within the season.
This scholarship is minimal and athletes in need of more financial support should contact the financial aid department and ensure that their FAFSA application is up to date.
For more information regarding the Jacksonville University Spirit Programs or tryouts for Jacksonville University teams please contact:
Jacksonville University Athletics
Attn: Christin Norris
Spirit Program Coordinator
2800 University Blvd. North
Jacksonville, FL 32211 Email: cnorris12@ju.edu
Instagram:
@jax_spirit
@jax_sirens_dance
