Auditions each year will occur in the spring semester: 2026-2027 Drill Team Audition Dates: Coming Soon
Tips for preparing for drill team
We recommend starting ballet, jazz, and drill team prep classes ASAP. Dance is a skill that requires a lot of training. There are many great studios in our area that can assist with early training so that you are ready when you get to high school! We also recommend taking dance through the AISD dance department. see below for a general list of skills that may be included in our auditions.
Turns
-Pirouettes (multiples on each side)
-Chaine Turns
-Pique Turns
-Inside Pirouettes
-Coupes (doubles or triple)
-Fouettes/Turns in second
Leaps
-Jete (brush leap & developpe-both sides)
-Calypso
-Russian/leap in 2nd
-Tilt
-Turning Disc/Russian
-Variety of switch leaps—switch arabesque, switch tilt
Kicks
Kick should be well above shoulder height, straight knees, extended ankles, and pointed toes. Work on stamina, strength, and endurance. Stretch and kick everyday to prepare
Splits
-R and L w/ square hips, straight legs, pointed feet
Other Tips
-Take as many dance classes as possible!! There are many great studios in the area. Jazz, Ballet, and drill prep classes are the most beneficial to drill team preparation
-Stretch Everyday!
-Practice your turns
-Strengthen your core and legs
-Kick, Kick, Kick everyday!
-Get feedback from dance instructors—this is critical for improving technique
Questions? Contact Caitlin.ONeill@allenisd.org
