How to Be a Successful Competitive Clogger (Dancer)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start packing at least 2 days before the competition.

   Believe me, it sucks trying to find everything the night before your plane flight!
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   Step 2: Make sure you have every single costume

   If you have split sole or black shoes, bring those too.
   
   Also be sure to have extra pairs of black and white socks, just to be safe! , It can't hurt to look pretty! , Pack shorts, shirts, pants, etc.
   
   Have some athletic clothes and nice ones for going out or sight-seeing.
   
   Also have tennis shoes, flip-flops, and nicer shoes. ,, It will help so you are less likely to mess up at the competition.
   
   Also practice in your costumes or solo outfit and shoes, to make sure you will be comfortable dancing. ,, Your shirt should be either short sleeved, long sleeved, or quarter length.
   
   Avoid tank tops, dresses, skirts.
   
   It helps to wear dark pants with a light top and shoes, because it will create more of a contrast and you will stand out in front of the judges. , Avoid exaggerated head movements, and be sure to pick up your knees and have high energy, even if you have a challenging solo. , People will try to get you to move to the front or back, but if they are not an official, stay firm.
   
   You never want to be first or last.
   
   If you must be on the end, grin, bear it, and make sure you look like the one having the most fun. ,, Even if its cheesy, smile, because that is the most important key to winning. ,
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   Step 3: hair ribbon

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   Step 4: and be sure to have both your regular pair of clogs and your old ones just in case.

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   Step 5: If you want to look good for the competition

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   Step 6: get a mani or pedi or have your hair done the day before you leave.

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   Step 7: Be sure to have regular clothes too

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   Step 8: for the times you aren't competing.

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   Step 9: Bring extra spending money for the competition

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    Step 10: or for shopping while at your destination.

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    Step 11: The night before you leave

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    Step 12: go over all your songs and/or solos and duets.

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    Step 13: Charge your cell phone and/or walkie talkies or other electronic devices before you go.

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    Step 14: If you are doing a solo or regular duet

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    Step 15: make sure you are wearing pants and a sparkly shirt.

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    Step 16: When doing a solo

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    Step 17: hold your arms comfortably

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    Step 18: not stick straight at your sides.

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    Step 19: When lining up for solos

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    Step 20: try to get somewhere in the middle.

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    Step 21: On stage for solos

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    Step 22: try to get to the front and middle for "everybody dance".

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    Step 23: On stage for all songs

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    Step 24: have high energy

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    Step 25: even if you are dead tired

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    Step 26: and SMILE!!!

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    Step 27: Have fun!

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