How to Prepare for Your Pro Cheer Audition
We know it’s not easy to become a professional cheerleader! But this checklist will help you nail your pro cheer audition.
We know it’s not easy to become a professional cheerleader! But this checklist will help you nail your pro cheer audition.
First impressions are everything in the world of professional cheer and dance. The right apparel can help an aspiring pro team member stand out in a crowded field of auditionees — but the wrong outfit can quickly sink an otherwise talented dancer. Not sure what to wear to impress the judges at your pro dance…
Discover six differences between custom dance outfits vs. catalog costumes, and decide if DA Designs is right for you. Tailor-made and mass-produced outfits can vary greatly when it comes to quality, originality, and design. Learn the pros and cons of each, and make the right choice for your team. #1. Originality DA Designs costumes are…
Spandex, sequins, rhinestones and fringe – your custom-made DA Designs dance outfit is a true work of art. Our costumes are handcrafted with the highest-quality fabric and workmanship, and with a little TLC they’ll stay in excellent condition. Discover ten quick tips to take care of your custom dance costume. Give your outfit the love…
The Phoenix Suns Dancers have long been celebrated as a top dance team in the NBA. Recently auditions were held for the 2013-14 season, and the team selected 18 dancers to be a part of their dance team. The team chose from among 150 hopefuls during a week-long selection process. Suns fans had the opportunity…
The stereotype of airhead has dogged cheerleaders for decades. Where this came from is not certain, but it could be that cheerleaders naturally have bubbly personalities; unfortunately, outgoing is wrongly associated with “dumb.” Attributing this trait to cheerleading is like saying they are not well trained athletes. Nothing could be further from the truth. Cheerleaders…
Twelve months. Twelve bikinis. Three colors. DA Designs partnered with the Phoenix Suns Dancers to design picture-perfect swimwear for the team’s annual swimsuit calendar. Each year, the team director picks a theme for the upcoming calendar; Director Taryn Carmichael came to DA Designs to create swimsuits relevant to each month, while simultaneously showcasing the team’s talent…
It is natural for concerned parents to get involved in their child’s extra-curricular activities. Sometimes, something strange seems to grab hold of parents where school-sponsored athletic programs are concerned. The fine line between interested involvement and parental interference can be crossed without apparent conscious awareness. Since several dynamics are involved – the good of the…
Sabrina Chaudhry-Ellison is a warrior. And now, she’ll lead the Golden State Warrior Girls in the 2012 season as the team’s new Dance Team Director. With nearly two decades’ worth of professional dance experience, Ellison plans to cultivate a dance team with talent, heart and a whole lot of style. This year also marks the…
Avoid the Tryout Color Traps to Create a Colorful Audition When it comes to selecting your pro team tryout costume, color is crucial. Unfortunately, whether it’s their first or their 50th tryout, many girls tend to fall prey to one of the two lethal color traps. Skip the snares, and follow our tips to give…