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What is cheer dance?
What is cheer dance?
Cheer dance, also known as cheerleading, is a type of grouped dance that intends to provide motivation and support to a sporting team, entertainment to an audience, or competition.
Cheerleading was begun by women.
Cheerleading was begun by women.
False (B)
Which university first got the idea that crowd chanting at football games would boost school spirit?
Which university first got the idea that crowd chanting at football games would boost school spirit?
Princeton University.
Who led an organized cheer at a football game between Minnesota and Princeton University on November 2, 1898?
Who led an organized cheer at a football game between Minnesota and Princeton University on November 2, 1898?
How is the yelling and chanting done by cheerleaders in addition to doing other elements of cheer dancing?
How is the yelling and chanting done by cheerleaders in addition to doing other elements of cheer dancing?
Briefly describe the 'beginning stance' in cheerleading.
Briefly describe the 'beginning stance' in cheerleading.
Briefly describe the basic cheer stance.
Briefly describe the basic cheer stance.
How are the hands positioned during a clasp?
How are the hands positioned during a clasp?
How are the arms positioned during the High V?
How are the arms positioned during the High V?
How are the arms positioned during a touchdown or goalpost?
How are the arms positioned during a touchdown or goalpost?
How are the arms positioned during a Low Touchdown?
How are the arms positioned during a Low Touchdown?
How are the arms positioned during a bow and arrow?
How are the arms positioned during a bow and arrow?
Describe the overhead cone position.
Describe the overhead cone position.
Describe daggers (or tabletop).
Describe daggers (or tabletop).
Describe low cone.
Describe low cone.
Describe the punch during cheerleading.
Describe the punch during cheerleading.
Describe an L-motion during cheerleading.
Describe an L-motion during cheerleading.
Describe diagonal motion.
Describe diagonal motion.
Describe the half-T position in cheerleading.
Describe the half-T position in cheerleading.
Describe the side lunge.
Describe the side lunge.
Describe the spread eagle jump.
Describe the spread eagle jump.
Describe the tuck jump.
Describe the tuck jump.
Describe the Toe Touch.
Describe the Toe Touch.
Describe the front hurdle.
Describe the front hurdle.
Describe the 'side hurdle'.
Describe the 'side hurdle'.
Who are the bases?
Who are the bases?
What should bases in cheerleading be at all times for the flyers?
What should bases in cheerleading be at all times for the flyers?
What is the aim of tumbles?
What is the aim of tumbles?
Give a brief description of what standing is in tumbling skills:
Give a brief description of what standing is in tumbling skills:
What is a cartwheel?
What is a cartwheel?
Describe the proper process of a cartwheel
Describe the proper process of a cartwheel
What is a round off?
What is a round off?
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Cheer Dance
Cheer Dance
Grouped dance to motivate a team, entertain, or compete, involving formations and acrobatics.
Cheer Boosters
Cheer Boosters
Individuals who lead the crowd in chants and creative movements to boost team morale.
Cheerleading History
Cheerleading History
Began in the 1860s in Great Britain, and entered the US in the 1880s, started by men.
Johnny Campbell
Johnny Campbell
Student who led an organized cheer at a football game in 1898.
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Gamma Sigma
Gamma Sigma
Fraternity organized at the University of Minnesota in 1903.
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Yells/Chants
Yells/Chants
Yells or chants encourage spectators to cheer and convey a message.
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Diaphragmatic Yelling
Diaphragmatic Yelling
Using the diaphragm instead of the throat to maximize vocal projection.
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Beginning Stance
Beginning Stance
Feet together, hands down by the sides in blades.
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Cheer Stance
Cheer Stance
Feet wider than shoulder width, hands down by the sides in blades.
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Clasp
Clasp
Hands clasped at the chin, elbows in.
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Clap
Clap
Hands in blades at the chin, elbows in.
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High V
High V
Arms extended upwards forming a "V", relaxed shoulders.
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Low V
Low V
Arms extended downwards forming a "V".
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Goalpost (Touchdown)
Goalpost (Touchdown)
Arms straight and parallel, fists facing in.
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Low Touchdown
Low Touchdown
Arms extended straight down and parallel, fists facing in.
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3/4 T (Bow and Arrow)
3/4 T (Bow and Arrow)
One are extended with other arm bent at elbow in a half 'T' motion
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Overhead Cone
Overhead Cone
Arms straight, clasped above the head, slightly in front of the face.
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Daggers (Tabletop)
Daggers (Tabletop)
Arms bent at elbow, fists in front of shoulders.
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Low Cone
Low Cone
Arms extended straight down, clasped slightly in front of the body.
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Punch
Punch
One arm extended straight up in a fist, one arm on hip.
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L Motion
L Motion
One arm extended to the side, the other in a punch motion.
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Diagonal
Diagonal
One arm in a high "V", the other in a low "V".
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T Motion
T Motion
Arms extended straight to the side, parallel to the ground, shoulders relaxed.
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Half T
Half T
Arms parallel to the ground, bent at the elbows, fists into shoulders.
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Side Lunge
Side Lunge
Lead leg bent (knee over ankle), back leg straight, feet perpendicular.
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Front Lunge
Front Lunge
Lead leg bent (knee over ankle), back leg straight, feet perpendicular.
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Spread Eagle
Spread Eagle
Jump with arms in high “V” and legs apart, knees forward.
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Tuck Jump
Tuck Jump
Legs in front, knees tucked to chest, arms in “T” or “V”.
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Toe Touch
Toe Touch
Legs straddled, straight, parallel to ground, arms in “T”.
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Pike
Pike
Legs straight, together, parallel to the ground, arms reaching forward.
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- Cheer dance, also known as cheerleading, is a type of grouped dance to motivate, support, entertain, or compete
- Cheer dance groups include male and female dancers performing formations and acrobatics
- Cheer dancers, often called "boosters," lead crowds with chants, yells, and creative movements
- Cheer dance involves precise and breath-taking movements
History of Cheer Dance
- Cheerleading began in the 1860s in Great Britain and entered the US in the 1880s
- Cheerleading was started by men, though dominated by woman now
- In 1884, Princeton University conceived the idea of crowd chanting at football games
- In 1898, U-Minnesota student Johnny Campbell led an organized cheer and is considered the first "cheer leader"
- The first cheer fraternity, Gamma Sigma, was formed in 1903 at the University of Minnesota
- Women became involved in cheerleading in the 1920s wearing ankle-length skirts and varsity sweaters
- In the 1930s, paper pom-poms were introduced and by the 1940s women led cheers with increasingly complex routines
Elements of Cheer Dance
- Cheer dance performances are structured and scored in competitions
- Proper efficient movements are essential for high scores and to avoid deductions
- Yells/Chants: Performers use pride and confidence, encouraging spectators to cheer along
- Yells and chants are to bring a message to competitors, using the diaphragm instead of the throat
Basic Hand-Body Motions
- Beginning Stance: Feet together, hands down by the side in blades
- Cheer Stance: Feet more than shoulder width apart, hands down by the side in blade
- Clasp: Hands clasped at the chin, elbows in
- Clap: Hands in blades, at the chin, elbows in
- High V: Arms extended up forming a “V”, relax the shoulders
- Low V: Arms extended down forming a "V"
- Goalpost (or Touchdown): Arms extended straight and parallel to each other, fist facing in
- Low Touchdown: Arms extended straight down and parallel to each other, fist facing in
- ¾ T (or Bow and Arrow): One arm extended to side with other arm bent at elbow in a half "T" motion
- Overhead Cone: Arms are straight, above the head in a clasp and slightly in front of the face
- Daggers (or Tabletop): Arms bent at elbow, fists in front of shoulders
- Low Cone: Arms extended straight down, in a clasp and slightly in front of the body
- Punch: One arm extended straight up, one arm on hip, in a fist
- L Motion: One arm extended to the side with other arm extended in a punch motion, (Left L shown)
- Diagonal: One arm extended in a high "V" and the other arm extended in a low "V" (Right Diagonal shown)
- T Motion: Both arms extended straight out to the side and parallel to the ground, relax the shoulders
- Half T: Both arms parallel to the ground and bent at the elbows, fists into shoulders
- Side Lunge: Lead leg bent with the knee over the ankle, back leg straight, feet perpendicular to each other
- Front Lunge: Lead leg bent with the knee over the ankle, back leg straight, feet perpendicular to each other
Jumps
- Spread Eagle: Swing and jump with arms forming high “V” and legs apart and knees facing forward
- Tuck Jump: Legs in front while knees are tucked to the chest with a Closed fist, arms spreading forming "T" or "V" figure
- Toe Touch: Legs are straddled, straight and parallel forming “V” with Knees facing the sky, toes pointed, arms form “T”, with a closed fist, and the toes cannot touch the arms
More Jumps
- Pike: Legs are straight, together, and parallel to the ground with toes pointed. Arms should be straight and reaching the front while hands are in a closed fist
- Hurdle: One leg is straight facing forward (front hurdle) or facing outward (side hurdle) with arms forming "T". The other leg is bent, knees facing the ground (front hurdle) or legs facing forward (side hurdle)
Stunts
- Stunts involve flyers (usually female) with bases (male lifters) and spotters, with the execution essential to keep everyone safe
- Bases: Athletes (usually male cheer dancers) holding, lifting, and tossing a flyer up; they must be strong and alert to ensure the flyer lands safely
- Flyers: Athletes are being held, lifted, and tossed into the air to perform stunts, usually female cheer dancers, flexible, and balance efficiently; need to learn techniques first
Tumbles
- Added to add extreme, thrill, and excitement
- Tumble safety to is prevent injury
Types of Tumbling Skills
- Standing: Completing a tumble in a stationary position
- Running: Completing a tumble from a running start
- Cartwheel: Body moves sideways imitating a wheel
- Start in a lunge
- Allow upper body to fall down and put hands on the ground
- Lift the behind leg up to kick
- Kick foot over the head (the kicking foot should land first)
- Land in Lunge
- Round off: Similar to cartwheel, landing must be in both feet together
Basic Formations
- Formations play a vital role in cheer dance and are to be creatively formed
- Synchronization must be observed in cheer dance formation
- Bowling Pin
- Diamond
- Diagonal
- Staggered
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