i'll give you some quick bullet points that are sure to help!
-definitely stretch EVERYDAY
-kick are not just about flexibility but also about power, so, strengthen those leg muscles
-enthusiam!
-facial expressions (no one likes to see a dead face when performing)
-great attitude!!
basically, most of the time, teams will look more for potential and attitude than anything else! so just have fun and a positive attitude! good luck!!!I need tips too get into my high schools dance team. I have till march too improve everything! any advice?
OK. i tried out for my high shcool dance team and made it. We do the same types of thigns like yall do! You need to make sure you stretch everyday. I would try my best to get a split down all ways and it will make your kicks a whole lot higher. Just remember to have like a lot of facial expression. Just keep practicing and keep stretching and you wil get it
I'm in the same boat as you are, except I'm trying out for my college dance team. All I can say is practice hard, every single day! But always stretch! Just think, those girls might be good and have skills with kicks, etc. but they all had to start somewhere, ya know? So, stretch and give it your all. Best of luck!! :)
For flexibility, try these stretches.
Make sure to warm up properly before doing ANY of these!!!!
A straddle is the best stretch for splits in second. Sit up with your feet straight in front of you. Now, push your legs as far out to the side as you can. Then, stretch over to your right and try to touch your ear to your knee. Make sure to keep both your butt cheeks firmly on the ground (or else you won't get the full benefit on the stretch). Go to your left and do the same thing. Now, go forward and try to touch your belly button to the ground. Try to keep your legs turned out.
After you do this, use your hands to push yourself up and over the splits so your legs are behind you and your chest is on the floor. Go against a wall and do this. While pushing your legs against the wall, try to get your legs as close to the splits as possible.
You can do a straddle stretch against a wall and have a friend push your butt so you will get closer to the wall.
Lay down, but bring your legs out to second (basically a laying down straddle). Now, push your legs down as far as they will go, the goal being completely straight.
A resistance stretch is great for front splits. First, lay down. Keep one leg straight. Bring the other up and grab with both hands. Try to get the leg you are grabbing as close to your face as possible WITHOUT bending your leg on the ground (keep it fully on the ground) and keep your back and butt firmly on the ground.
If you want, do the resistance stretch, only have a friend push down your leg rather than you grab it.
Sit in a jazz split position (a split but with the back leg bent and turned out). Lean towards the inside of the split, trying to get your head to touch the ground. Then, lean forward. Try to get your nose to touch your knee.
Do a lunge stretch. Just stand straight up, then slide one foot out in front of you with the knee at a 90 degree angle.
Go into the splits, only bend your front leg at a 90 degree angle, turned out. Your front leg should be completely on the ground. Now, lay down over your front leg, trying to get your face to touch the ground.
Lastly, do an arabesque penchee. Now, pulse your leg up 8 times, trying to get it as high as you can.
Then, slide into the splits. When in the splits, try to get your face to touch your leg, then go inside the splits and try to get your face to touch the ground.
Hold all of these for 30 seconds. Try to do these everyday or as often as possible. Don't push anything too hard ever! Time spent healing an injury is time spent losing flexibility. Use it or lose it!
For your form - just practice. Practice your technique, your facials, your energy, everything. It IS possible to make this team. You just need to find out exactly what is required of you and practice that. You will have to work your butt off. You will have to work everyday until you are blue in the face. If you can't commit - don't even start. Just know that with this hard work comes a great reward - knowing you are the best and that you can make that team.
Honestly, best of luck!
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