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We actually just revamped circle.  They kept adding things to it and it got so long that then people didn't want to be a part of it, so I went through and helped them re-organize and explained to everyone the purpose of each piece and why it was important to me that they do at least the most important (to me) pieces together.

They start with bibbity bibbity bop, then jiggalo (one person does a silly dance move and everyone else copies it, there's a silly song that goes with it) and I think there's one other as well.  Those 3 are optional.  Then they do Spartan Laser, which is a cheering contest between two teams, but it's all pantomimed.  Spartan Laser is the first required activity, so kids are kind of trickling in during the other activities and then they're all their and participating by Spartan Laser.  After that they do goals, energy circle (pass the squeeze) and then Step Into Your Character where they leave their own cares behind and physically embody their character.  Then it's game time.

I plan on adding a vocal warm up to it, but we just got this straightened out after a lot of drama so I'm going to wait and do that next show.

Please explain Spartan Laser.

Spartan Laser - 

Cast and crew are divided into two groups.  One person acts as judge (this is considered an honor role and is usually given to someone who did something fabulous the show or rehearsal before).  The two teams face each other.  The only person allowed to make noise is the judge.  The judge asks team 1 to show their spirit.  They have to cheer and go crazy, without making any noise.  Then it goes to team 2, then back to team 1, back and forth until the judge feels they're amply hyped and ready to move into focus activities.  Hopefully that makes sense.