5 Ways to Impress Judges at Team Tryouts



Judges start judging the minute you take your first step into the audition room. Don’t let that freak you out! Instead, use it your advantage. After all, first impressions are everything!

Here are five easy tips (in no particular order) that will help ensure you get a second glace from judges at team tryouts:

1.    Make eye contact.  Ok, don’t be weird, though. When you take your first step into the room, look at the judges’ table and give a friendly smile or nod. Acknowledge them. They’re humans, too! Even while dancing, give a smile in their direction. Don’t stare them down… be warm and friendly! J

2.     Stand proud. When you’re standing for evaluation or in between performing the audition routine, smile and stand tall! Roll your shoulders back and down, send your chest forward, and lift your chin high. It shows confidence!

3.    Recover like a boss. Mess-ups happen. It comes with the territory. But it’s not about the fact that you made a mistake, it’s about how you recover from the mistake.  Fall? Get back up and keep it moving! Forget the choreography? In the words of Dory, just keep swimming (dancing) until you get to a familiar spot! Don’t let a stumble ruin your performance or your confidence.

4.    Nail your timing. Knowing the choreography is one thing, but staying on top of the music and hitting every little accent can turn a “maybe” into an “absolutely”! Listen to your music and do mental rehearsals where you imagine yourself matching every move to its beat.  

5.     Have fun!  I mean, duh! But seriously, perform like you are having the time of your life! It’s not only fun for you, but it’s fun for the judges! Try to avoid the plastered on smile with lifeless eyes. Change up your faces, keep your energy up, and, of course, leave it all on the dance floor!  


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