| When it comes to dancing and cheerleading, going | | | | - Primp Before you think about leaving your home |
| pro is a big deal. After years of training and | | | | for tryouts, make sure you're primped and |
| dedication, being accepted on a professional | | | | groomed better than you ever have. While they |
| dancing or cheering association is the best reward | | | | will be looking for skill, there is no doubt that when |
| for all your hard work and effort. Unfortunately, | | | | it comes to professional dance and cheer teams, |
| not every dancer will wind up with a spot on the | | | | looks matter. Some individuals even suggest |
| team of their dreams. Simply trying out doesn't | | | | getting your hair and makeup styled professionally. |
| guarantee you have what it takes. The key to a | | | | Looking the part is often half the battle, so get |
| successful audition is standing out from the rest. | | | | put on the makeup, polish those nails, tan, and get |
| At the end of the day when it's time to make | | | | your hair styled. Make sure whatever hair style |
| the final cut, you want the judges to remember | | | | and makeup you choose can handle the physical |
| your face, and in a positive way. Put on your | | | | exertion you will need to put out during tryouts. |
| dance shoes and go pro with this great audition | | | | - Do Your Homework Find out what will be |
| and try out tips. | | | | included in the try out and be sure to practice and |
| - Get Some Rest You may be wondering why | | | | brush up on those skills. Being ill prepared will not |
| this is the very first tip for those who want to | | | | only decrease your chances at getting one step |
| make a career out of their passion for dancing | | | | closer to your dreams, but it will also automatically |
| and cheering. Even the best candidate for the | | | | look bad regardless of how well you perform. |
| team will perform poorly if they are not well | | | | Judges want to see a girl thats ready to take the |
| rested. The day before try outs, make sure you | | | | stage and knows what is needed from her, not |
| get enough sleep. The last thing you want for | | | | someone who just rolled out of bed in time for |
| your 5 minutes of fame is to look tired and worn | | | | try outs without a care in the world. |
| out. Wait till you've made the team to start | | | | - Be Confident As with anything in life, confidence |
| celebrating. | | | | is key to getting the spot you want. Judges will |
| - Eat Right Eating right ranks right up there with | | | | choose girls who can work a crowd and in order |
| getting a good nights sleep. The food you eat will | | | | to do that you need to be confident in your self. |
| be reflected in you're appearance as well as your | | | | Smile and take center stage like you belong there. |
| actions. Eating a lot of junk food will leave you're | | | | Never waver. If you do miss a step or word |
| body tired, bloated, and less than ready for the | | | | during your performance go on without a second |
| best. Once you've secured an audition time, start | | | | thought. Don't let a small mistake ruin your |
| making sure your diet is something you could be | | | | performance. Stand tall and cheer with purpose |
| proud of. Stock pile your fridge with fruit and | | | | and you should have no problem showing the |
| veggies, whole grains, lean meats, and tons of | | | | panel just how important you can be to their |
| water. Following a healthy diet will have you | | | | team. |
| looking and feeling your best. | | | | |