GUIDELINES & INFO
RESPONSIBILITIES
Dancers are required to attend all practices, performances, competitions, and meetings. Failure to do so could result in termination from the team.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Varsity Pom, 13-18
The age/classification of the dancer as of competition dates will be the age used for competition purposes throughout the 2022-2023 season.
COMPETITIONS
The purpose of OKC Storm Pom is to compete at local, regional, state, and/or national competitions. Occasionally, the teams will perform at Storm Basketball games and other events as scheduled. Once competition dates are determined, the team will be notified.
CATEGORIES
The teams may compete in pom, lyrical, jazz, hip-hop, kick and/or variety depending on the skill level of the team and specific competition.
PRACTICES & ATTENDANCE
June-July
Tuesdays + Thursdays 9AM-11AM
August-February
Wednesdays, 9AM-11AM AND 12PM-2:00PM
Fridays, 9AM-11AM
Extra practices may be added throughout the competition season & summer as needed. Additionally, the members should expect to practice over all holiday breaks. All dancers are expected to attend all practices.
SEASON
The competition season will run from August 1st to the last competition of the season. Summer practices will be added to perfect skills and stamina, and to begin choreography prior to competition season. Choreography dates are mandatory.
UNIFORMS, COSTUME, MUSIC, APPAREL, ETC.
All costumes, music, and dance movements will be decided on by Storm coaches based on age appropriateness, skill level, and dance style.
TEAM ITEMS
Items including uniforms, costumes, poms, etc that are funded by Storm must be returned at the end of the season for use by future teams. Items that cannot be reused by others (shoes, tights, socks, etc.) will be paid for out of pocket and kept by dancers.
COSTS & DUE DATES
Auditon Registration Fee
$35 for new members auditioning
$30 for returning members auditioning
ADDITIONAL FEES
Dancers will be responsible for all financial obligations throughout the season. Parents should expect to incur approximately $2,500-$3,000 in Storm Pom-related fees (travel not included) in addition to the monthly fees ($100/month).
FUNDRAISERS
Fundraisers will be held throughout the season to reduce cost of additional items. All dancers are required to participate if they wish to benefit.
2022-2023 REQUIRED CAMPS & COMPETITION DATES
Home Dance Camp (Overnight)
TBD OKC, OK
DTU Regionals
November TBD Tulsa, OK
OSDTDA State Competitions
December TBD Tulsa, OK
Nationals
February 10-12 Orlando, FL
*Additional dates may be added