Pom World

While I'm used to marching bands and colorguard, Em has started a new adventure on Dance Team this year. And while you think Marching Band competitions are interesting.....





Okay, so I had the giggles. Whenever I'm trying something new--whether it is dance team competitions or acupuncture--I've got to giggle. I just do.

This is what I learned about the world of dance team competitions:

1. There are categories--we were in the "poms" category. This involves the use of poms, needless to say.

2. There are more bump-its than Jersey Shore at these events

3. Apparently spelling things with your poms is a requirement. Really, it is.

4. Deciphering what they spell with their poms is a whole 'nother story.

5. Men can enjoy dance team competitions. Just ask the dude behind me who sang along with the theme from "Speed Racer" that one group used. He was very excited and told me that was his favorite cartoon like 8 times.

6. While we were on bleachers, it was climate controlled. Sweet!

7. The lines for the ladies restroom is ridiculously long. Uh hello? Could we not have figured out that mostly women go to these things? And maybe we should account for that?

8. They can load a football field with marchers, instruments, equipment, and dozens of parent helpers faster than ten chicks with some poms can get out onto a basketball court.

9. Em is really a good dancer. Who knew she could shake it like that??! (She is the tall blond in the back to the right. Then she is in the very front to the right at the end)

10. Another major requirement is the transfer of poms from one girl to another. This got to be really creative with some teams. One group actually pulled poms from the rear ends of their costumes. Not kidding. It was weird and I giggled.

11. I giggle. A lot.