Tag: pom

When choreographer Quinton Peron logs on to a video call with Dance Spirit, it’s from a hotel room in Arizona. After the interview, he’s off to set choreography on a studio team. Two days ago, he was in Lyon, France, creating a first-ever pom routine for a team that competes at Worlds. But one of […]

Imagine an artist with the technique of a classical ballerina, the jaw-dropping athleticism of a b-girl, the charisma of a musical theater performer and the emotion and fluidity of a contemporary dancer. Now, picture 18 of them performing a routine packed with tough technical skills in perfect synchronization. Seem too good to be true? Not […]

Think it’s all about cheering from the sidelines? Think again! Here’s why you should consider going out for your school’s dance team. #1 You and your teammates will bring out the best in each other. “Being on a dance team has taught me to push myself. My teammates and I motivate each other to grow […]

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Learn a combo from the University of Memphis Dance Team’s 2012 Nationals pom routine. The University of Memphis Dance Team won the 2012 Universal Dance Association Division 1A Hip-Hop Championship title and earned second place in the pom division.   1  Stand with your feet together in parallel and your arms in a half T.         […]