Tryouts for Pink Panthers are held every year during the spring semester. You must provide evidence of a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better. It takes a combination of dance ability, showmanship, and appearance to become a Pink Panther. You should demonstrate the ability to do toe touches, splits, and spins as well as overall dance ability. Showmanship is the result of your attitude and the energy which you put into your dancing.
Appearance is a result of being physically fit and well groomed.
On the first night of tryouts candidates will learn the EIU fight song routine. That night candidates will try out in groups on the fight song, toe touches, splits, and spins. On the final night all finalists will tryout on the dance as well as toe touches and splits. Every practice and every performance are mandatory. In addition other practice times are scheduled as necessary.