• Some Common Questions Answered
     
     
    Q:  What times/days does Perry Pomline practice?
    A:    Monday, Tuesday, and Fridays from 7am-8:26am  Wednesdays 7am-9:45am  Saturday mornings for Varsity and a few Saturday mornings         for JV.  During Fall and Winter Breaks we practice 1 week of each break. Varsity also has a practice Mondays from 2:30-4p
     
    Q:  What are the recommended skills for JV and Varsity?

    A:  We always look for potential at tryouts, but here is an idea of skills we are looking for...

    Varsity

    4-5 Pirouettes

    Double leg hold turn

    Strong Pom motions

    4 eight counts of a la seconde turns, including advanced variations.

    Captivating performance quality

    Ariel (right and left sides)

    540

    Front and back walkover

    Flexibility on both sides.

    JV 

    Double-Triple Pirouettes

    Single leg hold turn

    Strong pom motions

    At least 3 eight counts of a la secondes

    Jumps/Leaps ( toe touch, seconds)

    Captivating performance quality

    Ariel (right side)

    Flexibility  

    Q:  Does Perry have a JV Pom team?
    A:  Yes!  
     
    Q:  Will the JV pom team compete?
    A:  Yes!  Our JV competes in Pom, Jazz, and Game Day 
     
    Q:  Who can make JV pom?
    A: Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors can be a part of our JV Pomline
     
     
    Q:  Who can make the Varsity Pom team?
    A:  9th-12th grade dancers can be a part of our Varsity Pomline
     
     
    Q:  How many girls will make the Pom team?
    A:  Our numbers vary based on the talent that tryout.
     
    Q:  Does Pom compete?
    A:  Yes! Coaches decide who will compete on our competition POM team and our competition Jazz team. Alternates are also chosen for competition. 
     
    Q:  What does an alternate get to do?
    A:  Alternates cheer and perform at games, attend all practices and competitions. At competitions, they are dressed in our team gear and cheer on our team!!!  At ANY time an alternate can be asked to compete.
      
    Q:  Can my daughter play a sport and be on Pom?
    A:  Yes and No :)  Some sports that don't typically interfere with Pom might work for your daughter.  Please talk to all coaches involved, so you can make an informed choice before tryouts.
     
     
    Q:  What skills should I be working on for tryouts?
    A:  Turns in second (with changing spot, helicopter, sails, etc), leaps (switch), pirouettes (quad), leg turns, ariels, front walk-overs, strong performance skills, and sharp cheer motions.