Virginia Tech HighTechs Tryouts
Thank you for your interest in the Virginia Tech HighTechs Dance Team. We are looking for well-rounded dancers who are confident, coachable, dedicated, driven, and passionate! Not only should you be committed to dance, but we are seeking members who are committed to being ambassadors for Virginia Tech and the VT Spirit Program.
2026-2027 Season
Recruitment clinics: February 28 and April 3
- By attending one, or both, of these clinics you could receive a Round 1: video submission pass for the tryout process. This pass will enable you to skip the round 1 video process of tryouts and progress directly to the in-person round.
- A clinic is NOT required and anyone is eligible to submit a Round 1 video for review.
- Please submit the form below if you would like to attend a recruitment clinic:
Round 1: Video Submission Due April 6, 2026
- Team prospects must fill out the form below and submit a video for round 1 of tryouts.
- You will be notified by April 10, 2026 if you progress to in-person tryouts.
- The information about required skills for submission is on the form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2KbkeFobLrTV2H6T301biB6Q0H3dnHI3tNmke6xFNqSzxIw/viewform?usp=header - Please submit videos to kellykrantz@vt.edu
- If you received a Round 1 pass at a recruitment clinic, you will automatically be notified about Round 2: In Person Tryouts
Round 2: In Person Tryouts May 1-3
Location: Cassell Coliseum VT Blacksburg Campus
- If you advance to Round 2: In Person Tryouts, you will be emailed all of the information needed.
Summer Dates:
Location: Cassell Coliseum VT Blacksburg Campus
- June 26-28
- July 17-19
OPEN PRACTICE DATES:
Open practices are an opportunity for all interested dancers to train with the coaches and current team members.
Thursday April 2 (6:30-8:30pm)
Thursday April 9 (6:30-8:30pm)
Open practices will be held on the Main Court of Cassell Coliseum. You must see our athletic trainer, Maddie Dobscha, before participating in the open practices. The athletic training room is located on the first floor of Cassell Coliseum. You will need to bring your insurance card and allow 10-15 minutes to see her to be cleared before practicing. High school athletes will need a copy of their high school physical in order to participate in open practices. When seeing our athletic trainer, expect to fill out several forms regarding your medical history and emergency contact info. If you are unable to come to the training room between 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, email Maddie Dobscha directly (mdobscha@vt.edu) at least 24 hours prior to attending.
