TDDT Prospective MembersAll you need to know for now.

Section 5.2: Qualifications

Section 5.2.1: Eligibility

Consideration for becoming an Active Member shall be open to any individual who has:

A. attained the age of majority in the State of Texas, OR

B. had the disabilities of minority of a minor removed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, OR

C. enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education in the state of Texas.

AND

D. Resides within the Capital Region as defined by the Texas Comptroller.

Section 5.2.2: Criteria

An eligible individual must obtain the minimum required knowledge needed to participate in a performance by The Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team in order to become an Active Member. Attainment of required knowledge will be determined by the President of The Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team.

While we encourage all of our performers to attend as many practices as possible, we understand and recognize that lion and dragon dance is not the only priority in your life. It is okay to miss the occasional practice.

In particular, if you are a student we will insist that your studies always come first. We absolutely love lion dance, but we'd rather that you do well in school.

Don't worry! Once you become sashed, you'll gain access to our near-comprehensive terminology reference!

Of course, you are always welcome to ask the instructor or an assistant instructor during practice.

For now, though, you might want to check out the Terminology section on this page.

Check out the Practice section on this page. We have specific details regarding exact locations.

In a pinch, you can always check the Join page on our public site.

Finally, we automatically post this information to our Discord server on the 📢-practice-announcements channel.

Dues on the Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team are completely optional. In fact, the only strictly mandatory purchase is a team shirt, which we cover in the team uniform question below.

The major benefit you receive from paying dues is that the team will cover your post-performance meals (within reason).

Dues are not pro-rated. This is largely because they are optional.

You have up to ten business days to request a refund of your dues, however you cannot receive a refund if we've already paid for a meal for you, you received a member discount on a seminar, or any other form of compensation.

Lessons are always free of charge to those in attendance.

As you've already figured out, we practice outdoors. (You never know what conditions you may be asked to perform under.)

For practices, wear seasonally-appropriate workout clothes with sneakers or athletic shoes.

Practitioners of kung fu may already be familiar with or possess Adidas Samba or Feiyue Fe Lo shoes which are ideal but not required.

The team uniform consists of the following:

• Team Shirt: This is the only uniform component that you must purchase from us. As of this writing, shirts are $15 each.
• Red Sash: We will give you your first sash at no cost. If you need additional or replacement sashes, they are available via our team or via other kung fu supply stores.
• Black Athletic or Kung Fu Pants: If you already have pants which meet the criteria then you are welcome to use them! If you don't, we have team-branded pants available for sale. You are also welcome to purchase them from other suppliers.
• Comfortable, Black, Athletic Footwear: They must be closed-toed and either completely or mostly black. If you are flying on someone's shoulders, however, we are going to strongly recommend that you obtain a pair of Feiyue Fe Lo (or similar) kung fu shoes to be kind to the shoulders you stand on. Those may be available through the team, but you're welcome to obtain them from other suppliers.

After you have been sashed, you will be expected to:

• Attend no fewer than three (3) practices in a six month period.
• Attend no fewer than one (1) performance in a six month period.

There are other responsibilities around conducting yourself with professionalism, wearing your uniform to performances, regularly signing on to your account and checking your calendar but it's generally standard administrative stuff.

Totally okay. It's a thing that happens more frequently that you might expect. (I'm looking at you, engineering students!)

If you're still a prospective member, just let one of our Executive Officers know.

Once you're sashed, we have a simple form you can fill out.

Our only requirement is non-disparagement. In other words, if we go our separate ways, let's be respectful adults about it.

Absolutely!

Just like any member of the public, you are welcome to attend any of our public performances.

For non-public performances, you may attend only at the discretion of the team liaison assigned to the performance.

If the performance is off-campus, you are welcome to reach out on the 💬-general-#### channel in our Discord server and we'll help you to find a ride.