Barnstormers Announce Dance and Promo Team Tryout

Tryout Scheduled for Sunday, February 19 at Wellmark YMCA

DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers will host their annual dance team tryout on Sunday, February 19 at the Wellmark YMCA on Grand Avenue in downtown Des Moines.

A joint tryout will be held for both the Storm Chasers Dance Team and the Flight Line Promo Team. This audition is open to any female 18 years of age and older who is interested in representing the Iowa Barnstormers both on-field and in the community. The Open tryout will be held at the Wellmark YMCA in the Group Fitness Room under the direction of General manager Juli Pettit and Coach Rebecca "Perry" Gargano.

The Storm Chasers Dance Team will perform on the field at every home game both pre-game and at half-time. The Storm Chasers will also lead sideline cheers throughout each and every game. The Flight Line Promo Team assists in cheering on the team and participates in all in-game and on-field promotions throughout each game. Both teams appear at different community events throughout the year as representatives of the Iowa Barnstormers organization.

All participants, for both dance and promo teams, will take part in learning a short sideline pom routine that they will perform in small groups and a brief interview segment. Participants will also be judged on personality, style, and appearance. Those who are interested in the Storm Chasers Dance Team will carry on to learn a one minute choreographed dance routine from Perry which they will then perform in front of a panel of judges.

Participants are encouraged to note if they have interest in both teams.

Check-in and registration will open on February 19 at 9:30 a.m. CST at the Wellmark YMCA in the Group Fitness Room with the tryout beginning promptly at 10:30 a.m. CST. All participants will be required to submit a registration payment and sign a waiver and release form. Day-of registration is cash only.

Pre-registration will cost $30 with day-of registration fees increasing to $40 per participant. Pre-registration is now open and will close on Monday, February 13.
 
Registration forms can be found online and printed from the Iowa Barnstormers website or by clicking below:
 
Storm Chasers Registration Forms

Flight Line Registration Forms
 
Those interested in both teams will only need to complete the Storm Chasers Tryout form.
 
The dance and promo team tryout is closed to the public.
 
Those who have questions about the Storm Chasers Dance Team, Flight Line Promo Team, or what to expect at the tryout can contact Juli Pettit in the Iowa Barnstormers front office at 515-564-8457 or email julipettit@theiowabarnstormers.om. 
 
DETAILS:
 
What: 2023 Storm Chasers Dance Team and Flight Line Promo Team Tryouts
Who: Women 18 years or older by February 19, 2023
When: Sunday, February 19 (Registration 9:30 a.m., tryotus begin at 10:30 a.m.)
Where: Wellmark YMCA, 501 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309 (Group Fitness Room)
Cost: Pre-registration: $30.00; Day-of: $40.00
Attire: Cropped dance or athletic top (mid-drift must be showing), hot pants or shorts, skin-toned tights or hose, dance sneakers, jazz shoes, or sneakers, performance ready hair and makeup.