Tips for a first timer

[supermanuel]

I'm considering joining our winterguard this season

 

I pretty mch have the basics down, just need a little work on technique and such.

 

any tips for a first time winterguard guy?

[Guest mpsanchez]

• Move with your hips and not your shoulders.
  
• Don't try to be aggressive with dance/movement, etc. You'll only look stiff.
  
• Boys tend to perform straight across, look up into the audience.
  
• The moment you join a winterguard/color guard you're an instant role model to other boys who want to give it a try but are intimidated for whatever reason.
  
• Taking risks is part of the gig. Especially the physical ones (i.e. movement & equipment work)
  

Here's another tid-bit that I've found works with some of my middle school boys, "You'll look silly spinning a flag or rifle while dancing around, so don't worry about trying not to look silly spinning a flag or rifle while dancing around." Good Luck!