improve your tumbling score during tryouts. Cheer You will be expected to perform a cheer during tryouts to showcase your cheerleading skills. Expect your cheerleading coach to teach you and other potential cheerleaders the same cheer to perform during tryouts. You should show precise movements and correct timing during the cheer routine. You should also show plenty of energy and project the cheer clearly in a loud voice. Dance Many cheerleading squads also perform dance routines, so you might be expected to showcase your dance ability during the tryouts as well. Again, you will be taught this dance before you try out -- and you might perform it with other contenders. During the dance routine, you should show enthusiasm and smile while you follow the proper movements taught to the rhythm of the music.