"OK girls!" Zoe called out. She watched as the group formed a line ready to begin the tryouts.
"Now we're going to try a few simple routines first. Everyone grab some pompoms and then get ready.
Everyone started hurrying to where the pompoms where kept and picked a pair up. Turning to her squad Zoe told them.
"Right, we'll each pick a partner and then show them the routine before putting everyone together. How does that sound?"
Her squad nodded. They then separated and each chose a partner. Zoe selected Leonard Drillers. She was unsure why he had come along to the tryouts but she decided not to ask.
"Are you OK Leonard?" She asked. He looked a little nervous but he nodded slowly.
Zoe put her left foot forward. "OK, now put your foot forward just like I have." She showed him.
"Great!" Zoe said smiling at him. Leonard smiled back. "Now raise your arms like this..."