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  • I am new to cheerleading and am trying out this week. I am also a dancer. Does anyone have any suggestions for the tryouts??

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Jessica S.
Jessica S.
Cheerleading

I am new to cheerleading and am trying out this week. I am also a dancer. Does anyone have any suggestions for the tryouts??

I have been dancing since I was 3 and I have been competing for 6 years. I have never done cheerleading before and my tryouts are this monday through friday. None of my friends are trying out or are very supportive. My mom also tells me that I am a little too fat. What should I do? Does anyone have any advice or suggestions about anything??

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  • Lauren Magistro
    Lauren Magistro
    Answered April 27, 2009
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    There are a lot of great videos on YouTube that might help settle your nerves! Here are a few links,

    How to Prepare for Cheerleading Tryouts : What to Expect From Cheerleading Tryouts
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIBqDoiIt-8&feature=channel

    How to Prepare for Cheerleading Tryouts : Learning the Material for Cheerleading Tryouts
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qviyT8Qit4&feature=channel

    How to Prepare for Cheerleading Tryouts : Performing Material at Cheerleading Tryouts
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=220uYYSxz5U&feature=related

    How to Prepare for Cheerleading Tryouts : How to Handle Judges at Cheerleading Tryouts
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_i07ki87Aw&feature=related

    How to Prepare for Cheerleading Tryouts : How to Dress for Cheerleading Tryouts
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRSht8nOK2g&feature=related

    How to Prepare for Cheerleading Tryouts : Smiles & Facial Expressions at Cheerleading Tryouts
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVSFy6fhuBU&feature=related

    How to Prepare for Cheerleading Tryouts : How to Show School Spirit at Cheerleading Tryouts
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoCrizQFMDY&feature=related

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    1. you are going to get the most of your informantion from youtube.com
      Olivia · May 02, 2010
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  • Jessica S.
    Jessica S.
    Answered April 27, 2009
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    Oh my gosh!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

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  • India Bowsher
    India Bowsher
    Answered April 27, 2009
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    just have fun is what im going to say since you have been dancing so long it should not be so hard because u know how to move and a quick memory

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  • Bre Caygle
    Bre Caygle
    Answered April 28, 2009
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    BE SURE TO SMILE AND ACT LIKE YOU ARE LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF
    THE TRYOUT. IF YOU MESS UP KEEP SMILING AND KEEP GOING. GOOD
    LUCK~

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  • Alyssa Campos
    Alyssa Campos
    Answered May 01, 2009
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    you remind me of myself...i have been dancing for 13 years and competeing for about three.

    if you happen to know the dance they are teaching then DO NOT go ahead and do moves that they havent taught yet. this way they dont think that you know the dance and that you are just a super fast learner.
    if you dont know the dance that they are teaching DO NOT make up your own moves. this makes the judges and the teacher/coach think that you think you can make better choreography.
    durring tumbling drills, stick with what everyone is doing at the time. for example, if the team is working roundoffs, dont go off and do your roundoff back hand spring. This is because you dont want to seem too big headed and think that you are "too good" to do what everyone else is doing.

    and just remember the saftey of others

    hope this helps :)

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  • Kionna La Shay Lee
    Kionna La Shay Lee
    Answered May 18, 2009
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    just make sure yooh dont go ahead!!
    also remember to look nice in grooming,make sure you smile the whole time you are in front of the judges!!and make sure if you fall to get up immediately even if your hurt!!

    remember that 1st impressions count!!

    GOOD LUCK!!!hope you make it!!

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  • Elizabeth Watson
    Elizabeth Watson
    Answered July 19, 2009
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    make sure u dont show that ur nervous in front of the judges!!1thats really important!!! be sharp with all of ur moves and make sure there neat!even after tryout practice go home and practice even more cause practice makes perfect!!!=) just have fun and be nice to everyone!!!and dont go ahead! smile ur but off 2!!!and even if no one else is doing it after ur cheer or dance spirit!!!i wish u luck! hope this helped!=)

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  • Ashley Hughes
    Ashley Hughes
    Answered August 03, 2009
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    dont act like your nervous, cheerleading is about confidence. cheering and dancing are similar in some aspects. if your confident and show the judes all youve got, youll make it for sure!

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  • Mikel Thomas
    Mikel Thomas
    Answered October 05, 2009
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    strech good for your jumps...hope the get hyper extended

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  • Katie Dellegar
    Katie Dellegar
    Answered October 12, 2009
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    smile alottt! be happy and positive because thoase are the type of people they want on thier team. treat the other girls niceee!i because if you do make it t the they will be like your sisters! be sharp also. im a cheerleader and thats what i did and im on the team now.

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  • Olivia
    Olivia
    Answered May 02, 2010
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    check out the videos on youtube and also maybe some of your dancing will help you

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  • Analise
    Analise
    Answered August 10, 2010
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    iv been cheering for 5 years and when i went to tryouts they taught us to do stuff ahead of times now not all gym places do dat so my best advice is before going look up every detail about cheerleading and practice practice practice and by the time tryouts come watever they ask u to do u will no it good luck.

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  • Boop Nator
    Boop Nator
    Answered October 12, 2010
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    Smile, smile, and more smiles. I've seen it time and time again. A girl who smiles and has a great attitude will always beat out a girl who doesn't. Try to make sure your kicks are high and you know the history of your team. It doesn't hurt to make sure you wear your teams colors in your hair like ribbons, hair ties, etc. Good luck and have fun!

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  • Rachel
    Rachel
    Answered November 09, 2010
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    just smile, keep your motions tight, and most importantly, have fun with it!

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  • Red
    Red
    Answered August 03, 2011
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    do your best!!! and smile and have fun

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  • Keion Harris
    Keion Harris
    Answered October 31, 2011
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    Be tight and precise!! Cheer with confidence.

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