MGCCC’s Official Dance Team
Perkettes are the official dance team at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Established in 1952, the Perkettes are proud members of MGCCC Band of Gold, exemplifying tradition, precision and excellence.
Perkette “Perks”
- Full tuition Band Scholarship
- All uniforms and practice wear provided
- One on one technique training with Perkette Coach
- Performance Opportunities (pep-rallies, football, basketball, parades, as well as other events)
- Travel Opportunities (select away games, parades, etc.)
- UDA Camp
Perkette Prep Classes and Auditions
Audition Prep Class Dates
Cost: $30
Dates:
- Fall Prep Class – October 9th, 2019 5-7pm
- Spring Prep Class – April 15, 2020 5-7pm
2019 Audition Dates
- April 25, 2020 9am-2pm
Perkette Jr. Training Clinic
- Saturday, September 14, 2019; 9am-12pm
Perkette Jr. Training Clinic is a learning/ performance opportunity for children ages four and up. Participants will pay $30 for a t-shirt, a dance class and to learn a routine to perform with Perkettes at half time during the MGCCC Bulldogs home football game September 19, 2019. Registration will begin at 8:00am on Saturday, September 14, 2019.
Audition Information
All current squad members must audition for each successive year in which they wish to participate.
Required Forms
- Completed Registration Form. Please bring all completed forms to audition. If you are a high school student, attach a copy of your MGCCC acceptance letter. If you are an MGCCC student, attach a copy of your unofficial transcript.
- Signed and Completed Liability Waiver Form
- Copy of Insurance Form
- Current Photo
You must be able to perform the following:
- High kicks
- Double/triple pirouette
- Fouette’/A la seconde turns
- Splits
- Right/left leaps and leaps in second
- Calypso
Captain Audition Requirements
A 45-second to 1-minute routine of personal choreography
Proper Attire
Dress to impress! Wear black dance shorts, sport bra, and jazz shoes or dance sneakers. (Judges will evaluate body lines and motions; loose clothing is a hindrance and disadvantage. Therefore, do not wear T-shirts, baggy pants and/or sweats.)
Proper Make-Up/Hair
Wear hair and make-up as you would for a performance. Look to impress. No jewelry or exposed body tattoos allowed.
What to Bring
- Waiver/Registration Form
- Professional attire for interview
- Do not wear watches, rings or jewelry other than stud/post earrings *POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED.
- Food and water optional
- Towel optional
- Make-up to touch up throughout the day optional
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following: all practices and conditioning during the year, summer practices/camps, pep rallies, games, alumni and community events, MGCCC Spirit events, fundraising, and community service. Some events can occur after a season ends, which you will be required to attend. You will be required to carefully read and sign the Perkette constitution, which states rules and guidelines for all members of the team.
