Required Skillset

It’s important that every student-athlete on the Minnesota Dance roster has an elite fundamental background. The following skills are what we like to see from each incoming student-athlete.

The following skills should be demonstrated on video for an Official Recruitment Submission. ALL SKILLS LISTED MUST BE FILMED AND SUBMITTED AS ONE CONTINUOUS TAKE; DANCERS MAY DO EACH SKILL TWICE IF NEEDED.

Required Turns

  • Right side triple (3) pirouette

  • Right side quadruple (4) pirouette

  • Right side quintuple (5) pirouette

  • Left side triple (3) pirouette

  • Two turn combos showcasing a variety of a la seconds, including changing spots, floats, variation in arm and leg placement, speed, and pirouette elements

    • Combo 1: two 8-count minimum

    • Combo 2: four 8-count minimum

Required Acro

  • Aerial (right, left or both)

Required Leaps

  • Right jete

  • Left jete

  • Right open second leap

  • Left open second leap

  • Right calypso

  • Right firebird

  • Left firebird

  • Switch leap (either side)

  • Single toe touch

  • Double toe touch

Optional Skills

  • Front aerial

  • Headspring

  • Kip

  • Flexibility features (legs, back, etc.)

  • Additional advanced turn combos

  • Additional advanced jump/leap combo