6 Questions to Ask Before Chasing That Pro Cheer Dream
Behind the smiles of every pro cheerleader dancing in the arena lies a character of solid determination. These resolved attitudes were molded when they were auditionees like you and it led them to their pro cheer dreams.
Their secret? They assured themselves with self-reflecting questions before auditioning. Be like these successful pro cheerleaders. Ask yourself these questions too!
1. Is my pro cheer dream for money, glamour, or passion?
Finding your reason for being a pro cheerleader is important. Because if you’re here for the money, you will not be happy with what you’ll earn. The pro cheer career isn’t paid in salaries but per game and appearances.
You won’t work as a full-time employee but a contractor. Whereas if you love dancing, being fit, glamour, and entertaining crowds without the need for monetary compensation, then this career will be right for you.
2. Is this a good time to start chasing the pro cheer dream?
We’re living in strange times because of the pandemic. This makes pro cheer audition preparation hard. Physical dance clinics are unavailable and auditions are mostly held virtually.
This is why you should consider the conditions for audition preparation first. It will help you make a clear and rational decision whether to pursue the pro cheer dream or postpone it for now.
3. Am I willing to make sacrifices to achieve pro cheer success?
You will work out and practice dancing for most of the time during audition prep. That means you’ll experience muscle soreness. Not to mention you need to follow a strict diet to appear healthy because fitness is a requirement among audition judges.
If you can grit your teeth, withstand the pain, and ignore unhealthy food cravings, then go chase that pro cheer dream!
4. Does the pro cheer dream compromise my family and relationships?
Your family and loved ones might disagree with your decision to be a pro cheerleader. You’ll have to choose whether to do what you want or respect their decision. So which should you follow?
Answering this question will solidify your stance on whether the pro cheer dream is really important to you or not. But if you want to make everyone happy including yourself, pursue your pro cheer dream and let those who care about you understand your aspirations.
Ask for their loving support or don’t ask for permission at all so nothing will hold you back in your pro cheer journey.
5. Can I do this alone?
The road to the auditions will never be easy. Even if your special people will support you, they won’t be there all the time to pick you up every time you fall. They have their own problems to take care of and dreams to pursue.
So assess yourself. Are you the kind of woman who can achieve pro cheer goals on your own? If yes, then congratulations! You have the quality that makes a good cheerleader. If not, are you willing to learn about being independent?
Your answers should always be, “Yes!” Find a way to achieve your dreams no matter what and start small.
6. How will I define my pro cheer success?
Achieving all kinds of dreams has one shared purpose - to be happy. That’s why you should set conditions for pro cheer success. A few examples are: To be good at dancing. To stay fit. Develop confidence. To be a bonafide pro cheerleader and an important figure.
Not being able to define your success won’t let you know what makes you happy. It will ruin your pro cheer experience. So, take out your pen, define your pro cheer successes, write them down, and start chasing them!
Chasing the pro cheer dream is a serious commitment to make with yourself. You must ensure that your heart and mind are at the right place focusing on the right goal. And to do that, you must ask yourself these self-reflecting questions.
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