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Hey,
I'm auditioning for my national squad who compete in worlds every year. The 3 categories of the auditions are pom dance, hip hop and jazz. I think I will audition for the Pom squad. What makes a good pom dancer and are there any tips for tryouts?
Thanks
Pom dances should be flashy and showcase motions/moves that will highlight the fact that you have poms. In other words, a bunch of high and low Vs aren't very exciting and the poms don't offer anything for motions like those. A good pom dancer is happy and looks like they're having fun. Not necessarily facials, but smiles. Always allow the smiles to reach your eyes so they show expression as well.
As with any tryout, walk in with confidence. Even if you're nervous, act like you're confident. A pom dancer should always look like they're having fun, and if you're nervous that can show through. Obviously nerves are normal, but you need to channel that energy into helping you do your best. I always say if you're not confident just act like you are, and eventually that confidence will be real.
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Expertise
I can answer questions on partner stunts, dismounts, basket tosses, choreography, pyramids, jumps, motions, chants, and formations. I can answer questions on tryouts, coaching, general cheerleading, etc. I cannot answer questions on co-ed stunts/pyramids or tumbling. Aside from these areas I can usually answer, or direct you to an answer, on any other topic.
Experience
I've been cheerleading for 10 years. My teams consistently competed at the national level, placing many times. I've coached for the past 5 years, and the team I coached most recently became National Champions. I've cheered at the Pop Warner, High School, and All-Star levels. I coach alongside my mother and sister who have coached at the all-star level as well. I've been watching cheerleading since I was 4, and I can create routines, give advice, and help teach kids how to deal with competitions. I have a knack for coaching and giving advice. I'm always the coach designated to give the pep talks to the kids before competitions.
Education/Credentials
I have been living with cheerleading coaches for 10+ years which teaches more than anyone can imagine. I was captain of my Varsity High School squad which came with the responsibility of picking music, writing a cheer, creating and teaching the routine, and making the formations. I have also coached nationally ranked teams for 5 years.
Awards and Honors
Two-time All-State Cheerleader nominee
All-State Class M Cheerleader
Varsity Cheer Captain
Past/Present Clients
The 32 young girls I just helped coach to a national championship! :) It wasn't easy, but they'll all say the work was worth it in the end.
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