Testing - Competitive Dance Team : Vikettes Audition

Last Friday was the audition for the Vikettes and everyone who tried out, had to meet up in the wrestling gym. My friend Remi and I were practicing for almost in hour and reviewing technique and the routine. Once we went downstairs to the hallway outside the dance studio, I was so nervous. I walked in confident and brave and was trying my best to act professional. The judges wanted us to demonstrate turns, leaps, toe-touches, and the routine twice. I decided that I should take the risk and do founttes ( an advanced turn ) for my own 8-count choreography at the end of the routine. The next few days were very stressful thinking about the results and wondering if I made the team.

 On Monday night, I was just getting back from ccd and about to get ready for bed and finish up homework. But, suddenly my mom walked in my room and said she wanted me to hear a certain voice message. I said "what is this about ?". My mom said to just listen and my dad was suddenly there by my door and I finally realized that maybe it's about the dance team. We finally got to the voice message, and I was listening very closely. It said the word "Niles North, Congrats, and Varsity!", the three words that I was dreaming of hearing. A big bright smile rose upon my face, I couldn't believe that I made VARSITY because varsity is usually for the older grades and returning members but they said I made VARSITY which meant that they saw potential in me and knew I was a great dancer. The fact that I got on VARSITY and i'm not even in high school meant that I will be one of the youngest dancers on the team. 

This was one point in my life that I felt like I was getting closer to my dream because I'm trying to become an amazing dancer and getting on the Varsity Competitive Dance Team The Vikettes is a huge accomplishment and it tells me that I am super talented and have a chance to make my dream come true. 

It also gave me a new connection to my mom because she did the exact same thing in high school. She joined a dance team ( pom pom girls ) like the Vikettes, she got in and made the team. I wanted to follow in my mom's footsteps and I did. 

This is a dream come true ! 

Beginning and ending of next week : NNHS Vikettes

NNHS Vikettes : 

I am looking forward to next week because next week is when i'll be going to the high school's dance studio and going to the dance clinics all next week for the Vikettes ( Competitive Dance Team ). The dance clinics are for at least 3-4 days right after school and the tryouts are at the end of next week. I am very excited to be going to the dance clinics because it's a great opportunity to see my competition and find out what is expected. My friend Remi and I are both trying out and are very excited. At the dance clinics, we learn a simple routine with some hip hop, jazz, and poms. They also talk about what is expected at the audition and we also review leaps, turns, and toe-touches and practice for the audition. It's also a great way to show everyone there how dedicated I am to dancing and how much I am determined to make the team. I am very excited to show all the judges what I can do at the audition. 

The Beginning will be an amazing experience with lots of fun learning routines. 
The Ending might be a true beginning to my dance life. 


Competitive Dance Team 
     The Vikettes