Help....dancing? try-outs?

Question

Okay, I've been practicing for weeks now and i want to make an officer position on my dance team....but here is the problem...they are trying something new this year and are making all of the officer candidates write a speech....(a small one under a minute) we have to talk about why we want to be an officer, how we can motivate our team, and how we can help our team to be successful.....then the whole team votes and scores us for our dedication, personality, and leadership....please! i am not good at speaking in from of people and dont have many ideas....please help....

Answer 1

Speaking in front of others by yourself IS nerve racking. Something you can do to make it easier is write your speech and practice it a couple times alone, and then 2 or 3 times in front of a friend. Then when it comes time for you to do your speech, just "scan" your audience, don't really lock eyes with anyone. You should maybe make eye contact with your friends and any important people. But remember to take a deep breath and try to relax as you walk up to where you're giving your speech.

Good luck!!