Next American Idol Themed Pep Rally

Successful rallies are ones that are fast paced with tons of varying activities. An American Idol rally allows you to add more rally activities in between your normal performances (cheer, flag, dance, etc…) Every school has those students who are truly gifted singers, dancers, jugglers, etc… and are begging for an opportunity to showcase their talents. An American Idol rally is the perfect venue for these students to perform, and the student body goes crazy for it.

Things to keep in mind:

1. Keep all performances between 20-30 seconds. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing, and what starts as a rally booster slowly can become a rally killer.

2. Have no more than five key performers

3. Have your performers audition ahead of time

4. Make sure your performers know the rally schedule

5. Allow the crowd to decide who the  next American Idol

Below is a sample rally outline:

1. 9:55 Intro- ASB President

2. 9:57 Cheer Performs

3. 10:00 American Idol Contestant #1

4. 10:01 Dance team performs

5. 10:02 American Idol Contestant #2

6. 10:03 Class Competition

7. 10:06 Flag team

8. 10:09 American Idol Contestant #3

9. 10:10 Introduce Winter Sports Teams

10. 10:14 American Idol Contestant #4

11. 10:15 Drum line performance

12.  10:17 Class Yell

13.  10:19 American Idol Contestant #5

14. 10:20 Crowd chooses winner for crown of American Idol

15. 10:22 Alma Mater

This is just one way of organizing a rally. Obviously, you would change the agenda to meet your needs and performances, but the key is to keep it fast paced with constant activity.

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