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>As I posted in anothe girl's thread, I am a coach for >cheerleading/dance at a local jr. high. I was a >cheerleader althrough jr/sr high school and my squad >won IA state 3 years in a row for our division. > >I recommend confidence as the most important thing. >Believe in yourself, I know it sounds cheesy. > >Stretch daily to work on your flexibility. You do not >always have to be able to tumble on all squads, but it >is helpful for competition. If you absolutely cannot, >work on your strength so that you can easily base >stunts. ALso be a great dancer is you can't tumble, >that is another option. > >Smile always! Do not ever stop if you make a mistake! >Keep going and keep your head up. Don't look directly >at the audience but pick a point several inches or >about a foot above their heads. > >Point your toes whenever you jump!!! Work on getting >height in your jumps and make them pretty. Practice >motions in a mirror to watch your wrists and arm >positions. Snap motions always. > >Yell loudly but without screaming or becoming shrill. > >Do your best, not matter if its just practice or the >actual try-out. > >Dress appropriately. White t-shirt and black shorts >is always appropriate! A simple ribbon in your hair >is nice too. Not too much make-up and NO JEWELRY! > >Hope that helps! > >Corie

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