CONGRATULATIONS!

JV & VARSITY DANCE TEAM

Basketball Season | Team Expectations & Requirements

ONE PROGRAM. TWO TEAMS. ONE FAMILY.

Congratulations to all dancers selected for our basketball season dance program!

Our dance program consists of two teams: Junior Varsity (JV) and Varsity. Both teams represent North Pitt High School and are expected to demonstrate dedication, discipline, school spirit, teamwork, and professionalism. Placement on either team is based on demonstrated skills, performance ability, choreography retention, technique, and overall readiness.

Being selected for JV is an accomplishment, not a punishment or rejection. JV provides opportunities to strengthen dance skills, gain performance experience, and prepare for future Varsity opportunities. Varsity dancers are expected to demonstrate advanced performance readiness and serve as positive leaders within the program.

JUNIOR VARSITY (JV) DANCE TEAM

Purpose: To develop strong, confident, disciplined dancers while providing meaningful performance opportunities.

Skill Expectations

  • Demonstrate basic to intermediate dance technique.

  • Improve timing, rhythm, coordination, and musicality.

  • Learn and retain choreography within assigned timelines.

  • Develop synchronization, formations, and performance confidence.

  • Show consistent improvement and a willingness to receive corrections.

  • Demonstrate teamwork, effort, and a positive attitude.

Performance Responsibilities

  • Perform at designated JV basketball games.

  • Participate in school pep rallies and approved school events.

  • Perform alongside Varsity at designated parades, community events, and group performances.

  • Learn all assigned JV routines and combined-team choreography.

Practice Schedule

Mondays — JV Team Practice

Thursdays — Combined JV & Varsity Rehearsal

Attendance at both scheduled rehearsal days is expected.

VARSITY DANCE TEAM

Purpose: To represent the dance program at its highest performance level through strong technique, precision, leadership, and professionalism.

Skill Expectations

  • Demonstrate strong intermediate to advanced dance technique.

  • Execute choreography with precision, confidence, and musicality.

  • Learn and retain challenging choreography efficiently.

  • Demonstrate synchronization, stamina, strong performance quality, and attention to detail.

  • Show independence, accountability, and consistent preparation.

  • Serve as positive role models for JV dancers and the school community.

Performance Responsibilities

  • Perform at designated Varsity basketball games.

  • Participate in school pep rallies and approved school events.

  • Perform alongside JV at designated parades, community events, and group performances.

  • Learn all assigned Varsity routines and combined-team choreography.

Practice Schedule

Tuesdays — Varsity Team Practice

Thursdays — Combined JV & Varsity Rehearsal

Attendance at both scheduled rehearsal days is expected.

COMBINED TEAM EXPECTATIONS

Although JV and Varsity have separate responsibilities, we are ONE dance program.

Both teams will come together for:

  • Thursday combined rehearsals.

  • Parades and community performances.

  • School-wide performances and designated pep rallies.

  • Team bonding, leadership development, and special events.

  • Combined choreography and group routines.

All dancers must respect and support one another regardless of team placement.

Varsity dancers are expected to lead by example, and JV dancers are expected to demonstrate commitment, growth, and readiness to learn.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DANCERS

1. Attendance & Punctuality

Dancers are expected to attend assigned practices, games, and scheduled performances. Arrive on time, dressed appropriately, and ready to participate. Absences and conflicts must be communicated to coach in advance whenever possible.

2. Academic Responsibility

Dancers must maintain the academic eligibility standards established by the school and dance program. Schoolwork and academic responsibilities remain a priority.

3. Respect & Professionalism

All dancers must demonstrate respect toward coaches, teammates, teachers, school staff, opposing teams, and the community. Bullying, disrespect, negative attitudes, and behavior that damages team unity will not be tolerated.

4. Practice Preparation

Dancers must wear appropriate dance attire and footwear, bring water, secure their hair when needed, and arrive prepared to learn and rehearse.

5. Performance Readiness

Dancers must know their assigned choreography, demonstrate appropriate effort, and follow performance-day instructions. Participation in a performance may depend on attendance, preparation, safety, and readiness.

6. Communication & Accountability

Dancers are responsible for checking team announcements, meeting deadlines, communicating conflicts, and following instructions.

7. Team Representation

Being a member of JV or Varsity is a privilege and responsibility. All dancers are expected to represent the school positively during practices, games, performances, school activities, and online interactions.

TEAM PLACEMENT & GROWTH

Team placement reflects a dancer's current skills and readiness for the responsibilities of that team. It does not define a dancer's worth, potential, or future success.

JV dancers will have opportunities to develop the skills needed for future Varsity consideration. Varsity placement is not guaranteed throughout the season, and all dancers are expected to continue improving.

ONE PROGRAM. TWO TEAMS. ONE FAMILY.

Different levels. Shared standards. One commitment to excellence.