As anyone who participates in the world of cheerleading will tell you, it’s a very competitive sport that requires dedication and focus. If you’re considering trying out for cheerleading, it’s important that you think ahead — from what you should do the night before to the day of. When you learn the routines, practice them in front of a mirror when you get home to make sure your motion placement is correct. Show your routine to your family or a friend and listen to their feedback! The night before your tryouts, it’s essential to be well rested. Lack of sleep can affect your performance or lead to an injury. Cheerleading is a physically demanding sport that can take a toll on the body if not properly maintained. Before tryouts, take a minute to make sure you’re in accordance with the dress code and that your clothing is appropriate — it does affect your score. If given a tryout number, make sure it’s visible on your outfit. It’s also important to have your hair pulled back into a ponyta
Posted: 11/29/2018
Today, praise dance is seen as a form of religious expression, but what exactly is a praise dance meant to do? There’s a common misconception that dance has spiritual authority. However, it’s through the obedience of truth that you’re energized; only then is your dance alive with spiritual substance. Two forms of dance, praise dance and dance ministry, celebrate spiritual authority. A praise dance is created with the intention of glorifying God by communicating the divine message of the good news of Jesus Christ. Praise dance can refer to any Christian liturgical dance, but it often implies worship dance that has evolved out of African-American churches. Dance ministry is the process of using your gift of dance to share the gospel or the good news of Jesus Christ. For a praise dance, each movement is meant to share your love of Christ to the lost, encourage comfort, and edify the saints in the faith. In many religions, praise dance is valued as an integral part of worship, but during t
Posted: 11/9/2018
Cheerleading practice can be intense, especially for cheerleading squads that compete in tournaments. While cheerleading c...
