How to prepare for ASSET?

How Do I Prepare For High School Dance Team Tryouts?

• so i asked a question not too long ago on how to feel more comfortable with dancing in public. and ive now taken a step by asking for a dance team application!! i actually signed up. after filling out the personal info and signatures on the app, i now must know how to prepare myself for the tryouts. they r from may 7th through the 10th so i have about 4 weeks to actually practice for it. the application doesnt suggest any certain clothes to wear or moves to know so that just makes it more suspenseful for me lol!! for the ppl who actually have gone through this whole high school dance team tryout session, wut do u think r some basic things i should know and be familiar with b4 actually going to the tryouts? and of course im nervous and worried. wut r some techniques u guys have tried or tips that u all have that helped to cut down on nervousness? any particular clothing i should wear?? shoes?? i just dont know. please help, thanx in advance. oh yeah and on the application, it asks if we have any physical limitations. wut applies under these limitations?? like if u cant do the splits or something? or something more serious like scoliosis? this 1 girl had it and still made the team last yr so yeah, not really sure wut that means. on the app, there is also a question with an 8 line blank asking how i feel my role as a dance team member. does my answer sound okay enough and make u think, "ok, yes she would be a great asset to the dance team!"? "I view my role as a dance team member with high priority. Also, I am aware that what I do, or fail to do can either make or break the team's success. While each of us are responsible for the future of the team, my goal individually is to remain committed to the notion of contributing to a legacy filled with optimism, school spirit, and an extraordinary reputation. I would to do my part in our union by cooperating and contributing to our team and school as much as possible. If I was chosen as a Livonia High School Prowler Dance Team Member, I would take pride in this distinguished accomplishment by fulfilling my necessary duties as a dedicated dancer. I firmly believe that when we are working together by sharing a common love for hard work and dancing, we can succeed at anything that we put our minds to!" i normally dont need help with my essays but i feel so nervous about this 1 lol!! sorry if i sound dumb but i just want to do this right and not make myself look foolish. and i have been warming my body up by stretching a lot. ive been doing 100 jumping jacks, 40 lunges, practice kicks, spins, toe pointing, butterflies, etc. some other stretches, and i know how to do splits fairly well but i do want to get them a bit flatter to the ground. i dont want it to hurt as bad as they do now when i do them in the future. and any other movements u suggest i practice? thanx

• Answer:

  well tryouts vary from school to school but they usually last over a few days with technique and choreography. on my team we do lots of across the floors (turns and leaps and simple travel steps) and learn 2 dances to then preform on the last day. tryouts are always super fun and relaxed so dont worry too much :) as far as attire goes, id say something tight fitting (so the coach can see your lines and posture better) but still comfortable. maybe spandex with tights or yoga pants with a tank top or t shirt? make sure you have proper dance shoes! DO NOT DANCE IN SOCKS you will slip and fall....trust me i know..hahah. physical limitations would probably refer to things more along the lines of scoliosis, such as asthma or an injured ankle...serious medical things like that. dance team is an awesome thing to do and its alot of funnn! some things you should to do prepare before the tryouts: basic technique things to work on: chaines, piques, pas de bourres, across the floor kicks, pirouettes, leaps (left right and center) calypsos/butterflys, fouettes/turns in second, toe touches any other simple moves you can think of! -STRETCHHHH like no joke -practice showmanship..like just make up a silly dance and really focus on facials..judges go crazy for facials - dance as much as you can before tryouts! - HAVE FUNNN haha oh and your essay thing is really good too! well said! hope i helped :)) good luck!!