You’re sitting in the stands of a high school football game. The halftime show begins, the music starts to swell, and out marches the color guard team. You’re caught up in the choreography, the colors, and the visual artistry of it all. You suddenly know that you want to join the color guard team, but you don’t know where to start. There are first a few questions you need to ask yourself: Do you enjoy dancing? Do you enjoy long practices, dedicating your time to a sport, and being a part of a team? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then color guard might be for you! The next step is to go to auditions. Don’t worry if you don’t know the basics of the flag; part of the audition process is spending time to teach you the basics of flag work and a short dance routine. The audition process is typically a few days, so make sure to spend time practicing outside of the auditions. When it comes down to the actual audition, this shows that you truly care about being a part of the team! It’s important to remember that coaches aren’t looking for you to do the routine perfectly — most people who audition are brand new! They just want to know that you are teachable and passionate about being in color guard. Learn more about color guard on our blog. From makeup to hairstyles to tips and tricks, we’ve got you covered!

Posted: 9/6/2018