Eastern Illinois University Athletics

SAVE THE DATE:
Dance Team Open Gym: April 26
Open Tryouts: April 27, 2025

Questions on Tryouts and 2025-26 EIU Pink Panthers can be directed to Coach Ava Gardner (aegdanceinquiries@gmail.com)

Tryout Expectations for the EIU Dance and Cheer Squad: 
       1.       Jumps:  toe touch, split jump, Ring Jump or Firebird
       2.       Turns: Double Pirouette, Triple Pirouette, Turns in Second        
    3.    Leaps: Right Leap, Left Leap, Calypso, Center Leap, Disc, Turning C 
       4.       Strong Pom Motions, Ability to learn and memorize a routine quickly, showmanship
       5.       Interview:  collegiate look, confidence, projection, diction, personality

We only allow virtual tryouts for those who live 5+ hours away or other pre-planned events (prom and graduation).  Contact the coach for more information.  
You may also contact the coach to arrange a time to tryout in person if you cannot attend our tryouts.  
 
Optional Open Gyms will be held to allow new students to tour our facilities, get to know other members trying out, and to stunt. There will be no judging at open gyms. There is no pressure or penalty for not coming to open gyms.  
 
Optional open gyms: April 26 (10 am to 12:30 pm)
 
Tryout: Sunday - April 27
Practice 9:30 am to 12 pm (Noon)
Break 
Tryouts 1:30 to -4:30 pm 
 
All events will be held in the McAfee Gym 
1601 4^th street 
Charleston, IL 61920 
 
What to bring: 

• 8x10 headshot 
• Up-to-date physical 
• Copy of Insurance Card
• Waiver (to be signed at tryout)
• Signed team contract (to be signed at tryout)