The school drill & dance season is over. For some states, it ends around March or April. So, what are you supposed to do until June (when school gets out)? What do you do in the summer? If you currently just sit there and wait until next year, I have some suggestions.

Do tryouts/auditions before the school year ends. This knocks out a few weeks between March and September. It also gives you a chance to get to know the new team for awhile instead of waiting until September.

Practice with the new team. Obviously, you’ll have to do tryouts before you have a new team to practice with. Summer practices are generally easy, fun, and not required; however, they are encouraged and most people will go to them because they still have that new excitement that they’ve made the dance team.

Work on a routine. Do you ever get stressed out because you don’t have enough time to make up the routine? Do you frequently run into trouble while making the routine? Well, start working early so you don’t run into stress! At least pick music and have some basic formations and moves. That should take some time.

Relax. Yes, you should work, but relax as well. After a year of hard work, you deserve some rest. Generally, you should leave about 2 weeks after state as free time. It should be like other sports, where there are a few weeks in-between seasons for people to take a break. During the summer, practice frequently, but don’t make people burn out. Two practices a week or less should be good, but make these practices worthy. Teach the dance techniques so that everyone will have a basic foundation down.

Remember to have a fun summer!

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