Suite101

Articles related to "Drill Team"



Don't leave home without them!
I've been on my toes recently with various camps and auditions and such. I thought I would share some of the things I've learned through the years about going away to camps and staying in dormitories. There are certain things I recommend you bring so your camp experience is a pleasant one... items that don't always make it onto the packing list. Trust me on these. I've been there, done that. :)
camp dance drill dance team drill team

One last squirt of sunscreen for drill teams
Here's part four, the last "squirt" of the drill team version of "Everybody's Free," the "Sunscreen Song."
dance drill dance team drill team dance and drill team

Sites to behold
Every month or so, I'll do a search for "drill team" and scroll page after page of links looking for new ones that are about drill teams, not drill masons or rifle teams. However, I seldom turn up much. There don't seem to be many team websites, or if there are, there is not much information on them. And where there's no website, there's no article or hyperlink on this site. If you can send links to sites or make your own team sites, be sure to send me an e-mail.
web page drill team dance and drill team dance/drill team site

Size Doesn't Matter
On a dance/drill team, the number of girls on the team is not what counts... it's how hard each girl works and how well they work together.
dance and drill team dance team dance/drill team drill team practice

You Might Be a Drill Team Member If...
I have compiled a fun list of characteristics that I have noticed in myself and other drill team members. You might be a drill team member if... you have experienced a majority of the items on my list.
dance team drill team dance/drill team dance and drill team

You Might Be a Drill Team Member if...Part Two
Last week, I started a list of characteristics I found I and other people on drill teams have developed. These are the remainder of my observations.
dance drill dance/drill team dance team drill team

Younger teams kick high, too
Even though most of us may think high school and college-aged girls when we hear the words "dance/drill team," there are many elementary and middle school teams. Some of them have pages on the World Wide Web as well.
elementary middle dance drill dance team

More tips for contest
With contest season already here for some and fast approaching for others, I thought I would compile some links to excellent competition advice.
dance drill dance team drill team dance/drill team

Canine Drill Teams
If you're looking for something fun to do with your dog and know at least one other person looking to do the same, you may want to start a canine drill team.
k-9 drill team k-9 drill teams canine drill team canine drill teams dog sports

Drill Team Goes to Camp
A dance/drill team's summer line camp is demanding, but the rewards last all year long.
drill team dance/drill team camp

Excerpts from an e-mail
My mom asked me as I was reminding her about this camp, why it means so much to me... why going to this camp, but more specifically, why being a part of a drill team means/meant so much to me. I wrote her an e-mail in reply, and since I am being lazy this week >:) I thought I would post some excerpts from it for this week's column.
dance drill dance team drill team dance/drill team

It's Magic
Allow me to introduce myself, my experience in dance, and the magic of dance/drill team!
dance drill dance/drill team dance team drill team

It's Not Too Hot
Summer practices are hot and strenuous, but with the proper precautions, they can help a drill team prepare for a spectacular performance.
dance drill team teams dance/drill team

It's YOUR dance!
Part two in a series on preparing a solo or ensemble for contest or show. This week focuses on choreography.
dance drill dance team drill team dance/drill team

Keep on dancin'
I found a couple of pages about senior citizens who are still dancing... and one of the pages about seniors on a pom dance drill team!
dance teams drill teams dance/drill teams seniors pom

Notes on choosing contest music
This is part one of three articles in a series on preparing a solo or ensemble for contest. This article focuses on chosing and preparing music for competition routines.
dance drill team dance/drill team dance team music

Psych yourself for great practices and performances
Dance/drill team practice can be a lot of hard work and sweat, but when you put your heart in them, they'll be a rewarding experience... not to mention that they'll yield sparkling performances.
dance drill team dance/drill team dance and drill team dance team

Still kicking... with more to kick about
Thank you to my readers, one of whom brought up the important point that the Rangerettes, while the first drill team ever, are not the only one today.
rangerettes drill team dance team dance/drill team strutters

The First Ladies of Drill Team
The world's first drill team, the Kilgore College Rangerettes of Kilgore, Texas, is still the standard of dance/drill teams everywhere. Miss Gussie Nell Davis created the team more than 50 years ago.
gussie ness davis rangerettes kilgore college drill team dance/drill team

The sunscreen song... for drill teams
As senior drill team members prepare to graduate, I thought it would be neat to parody the popular "Sunscreen Song" to fit drill teams. This is part one of "my" version of the "speech song." Congratulations to the Class of '99!
sunscreen drill team dance team dance/drill team advice

They're probably just jealous
It's unfair to stereotype groups, including drill teams. People who do so are probably just jealous.
dance teams drill teams dance/drill teams

Drill teams always in the spotlight
I've brainstormed a few of the key elements in creating and maintaining a good repoire. Like it or not, the spotlight is on you even when you're not on the field or on stage. It's important to keep good grades, have good manners, be responsible, have high moral standards... in short... always be a lady.
dance drill dance/drill dance team drill team

Another squirt of sunscreen for drill teams
Part three of my rendition of the "Sunscreen Song" for drill teams.
sunscreen mary schmich baz luhrer drill team dance team

Clubs for team members
Yahoo! has a couple of online clubs for dance/drill team members.
dance team drill team dance/drill team online clubs male drill team members

Dancing shouldn't hurt
What are some ways to keep your body safe from harm? And what happens if something DOES happen, since almost every dance I know has experienced some problems with her body? This article includes links to various site to provide tips on injury prevention and care.
dance drill dance team drill team dance and drill team

Dressing up your dance
Part three of a series on preparing a solo or ensemble for contest or show. This article focuses on choosing a costume appropriate for the music, movement, and dancer.
dance drill dance team drill team dance and drill team

Making up doesn't have to be hard to do
You know you're a drill team member if you own shades of lipstick that can be seen from 50 meters away. Or if you have ever willingly applied blue eye shadow and hot pink a blush. Makeup is an important part of the dance/drill team performance because without it, one important parts of the routine, your expression, isn't fully visible.
makeup dance drill dance team drill team

Putting the "team" in drill team
At the beginning of every year, there are going to be new members, and one of the biggest challenges is bringing the team together. So this weekend I searched the Internet for a few a sites that included team-building activities for your team to try out.
dance team drill team dance and drill team dance/drill team team building

The Women Behind the Curtain
I never realized that dance/drill team competitions were so much work for not only the performers, but the companies who sponsor them as well.
dance drill dance/drill team dance team drill team

Where to dance next...
As I read dance message boards or talk to people who are on drill teams, one question that pops up often is, "I want to keep dancing in college. What schools have good dance programs?" I wrote this article to help answer this question.
college university dance drill dance team

Be prepared!
There's a lesson to be learned from the Boy Scouts: we should always be prepared. And a huge part of being prepared is being organized. This is especially important when in performance situations such as contests and shows.
prepare organize contest competition dance

Being sick really bugs drill team people
But it's so easy to get sick on a drill team... and it's not a good thing to be sick. I've done some searching to find a few sites that can help you and your team keep yourselves in good health as spring show approaches.
dance drill dance team drill team cold

Care about your costumes
Almost anyone who has spent even a year on a drill team has similar collections of leotards, lyrical dresses and sequin bands. Costumes and clothing come with the territory, as does care and maintenance of them.
dance drill dance team drill team cleaning

Dance with the angels
Many drill team members, including myself, find incorporating God into their organization brings inspiration. Check out links to a Bible verse and Christian dance team sites.
god jesus christ christian dance

Dancing with Death
This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Unfortunately, eating disorders are common in dancers. Here are some links to helpful sites for dance/drill team members.
dance drill dance team drill team dance/drill

Homepages for Homecoming
It's Homecoming season again! Time for mums and football games and big to-dos. I know of a number of schools that have already had their Homecoming football games (I know mine has) but I thought I would still write a column about the event ... to prolong the celebration.
homecoming dance team drill team football games cindy nick

Kicking off a new school year
By the time Labor Day rolls around next week, the majority of drill teams around the nation will share more than just high kicks and jump splits in common: they'll be back in school. Here are some resources to help the busy drill team member with the year ahead.
online reference books online resources websites web sites

Look and learn
One thing I've found that has helped me to grow as a dancer is watching other people dance. It's something I'd suggest to anyone who is serious about dance. Of course, you can't watch people so much that you don't think about your own movements, but critically observing other dancers and groups of dancers can teach you a lot.
dance concert ballet dance drill dance team

More sunscreen for drill teams
Here's more of my version of "The Sunscreen Song" for drill teams. (Continued from last week.)
sunscreen drill team dance team dance/drill dance

Never fully dressed
You're never fully dressed without a smile. :)
dance drill dance team drill team dance and drill

S t r e t c h i n ' in Summertime
Stretching is an important part of dance and drill team.
stretch streching stretches muscles dance

Two cents for tryouts
I've received a few letters from readers and have read message board posts asking for tips to make their tryouts successful, so I've dug around in my links and have found a few sights that should give you some inspiration.
dance drill dance team drill team dance/drill team

You're a part of history
Check out a link to an article about the history of dance/drill teams.
dance team drill team history

Spring cleaning
Spring is here!!! Just as we organize our homes (or attempt to,) I have a bit of spring cleaning to do to remind you of some important upcoming drill team events.
dance drill dance drill dance team drill team

Halloween in Uniform
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate on drill team. It provides wonderful opportunities for fun practices: the costumes, the funny noises you can make, the decorations, the parties. I've looked around the web and found some resources to help you plan your team's Halloween celebrations.
costumes party parties games contests

Scoop for the Week of March 23rd
He's taking a leap. They're negotiating parenthood. And he received a death threat. Buckle up for this week's Celebrity Scoop!
celebrity celebrities celebrity gossip gossip hollywood


Martial Arts for Kids
When looking for a martial arts instructor for your kids, what should you look for? The clientele, the curriculum, the instructor and the style.
martial arts for kids karate for kids tae kwon do for kids martial arts for children finding a martial arts instructor

More eating disorder articles within Suite101
Here are several more articles, from other topic areas right here at the Suite, which deal with eating disorders.
anorexia bulmia eating disorder overeating

City of Chicago Gospel Festival
The 24th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival at Millennium Park is a free event that fills the Windy City with the sweet sounds of dynamic spiritual music.
city of chicago millennium park gospel music free festival windy city


| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 0-9 |