News release <Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 2/4/03   SOUTHEASTERN LIONETTES HOLD “WARMUP” FOR ON FEB. 8       HAMMOND -- Southeastern Louisiana University’s dance team, the Lionettes, will hold  "Lionette Warmup" – the team’s annual introduction and information event for potential dancers – on Saturday, February 8 at the university’s Pennington Student Activity Center.         Lionette Warmup begins at 4:30 p.m. Participants are invited to join the team for dinner and to attend the 7 p.m. Southeastern Lions basketball game at the University Center.       “This is a fun and casual opportunity for current college students, high school  seniors and their parents or coaches to see us perform and learn more about our team and  tryout requirements,” said Lionettes Director Melissa Bordelon. “Dancers who attend this event will know exactly what will be required of them at our April tryouts.”       As Southeastern’s official dance team, the Lionettes represent Southeastern at athletic and other university and community events. The team participates in Universal Dance Association competition and currently is ranked third in the nation among NCAA Division I schools.       Southeastern offers partial scholarships for 12 dancers.       Interested dancers can register for Lionette Warmup by e-mailing lionettes@selu.edu or contacting Bordelon at 985-549-5678. Return to News Releases