What should you do if you forget a sequence during a routine?

• A. Pause briefly, reset to the last known counts, and proceed with the next cue
• B. End the routine and exit the floor
• C. Invent new steps on the fly
• D. Call for a timeout

Answer: (A)

When a routine hiccup happens, the main idea is to regain timing quickly while keeping the group in sync. Pause briefly to collect yourself, then reset to the last known counts and proceed with the next cue. This anchors you to the choreography you know, preserving the flow of the entire team and the overall look of the routine. Panicking or trying to invent new steps on the spot would disrupt timing and risk safety, while ending the routine or calling a timeout isn’t practical mid-performance. A short reset keeps control, lets you re-enter smoothly, and minimizes the disruption to the audience and the team's rhythm. With practice, you can train this reset so it becomes almost automatic—pause, breathe, latch onto the last counts, and continue.