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What is the main purpose of cheer dance?
What is the main purpose of cheer dance?
- To motivate and support a sporting team (correct)
- To entertain the audience
- To win competitions
- To showcase individual dance skills
When did cheerleading first enter the US?
When did cheerleading first enter the US?
- 1903
- 1884 (correct)
- 1920
- 1898
Who led an organized cheer at a football game between Minnesota and Princeton University?
Who led an organized cheer at a football game between Minnesota and Princeton University?
- A female cheerleader
- Johnny Campbell (correct)
- A member of Gamma Sigma
- An unnamed U-Minnesota student
Which university organized the first cheer fraternity called Gamma Sigma?
Which university organized the first cheer fraternity called Gamma Sigma?
In which decade did women become involved in cheerleading?
In which decade did women become involved in cheerleading?
What was the original purpose of cheerleading according to Princeton University?
What was the original purpose of cheerleading according to Princeton University?
What is the main purpose of cheer dance?
What is the main purpose of cheer dance?
When did cheerleading first enter the US?
When did cheerleading first enter the US?
In which decade did women become involved in cheerleading?
In which decade did women become involved in cheerleading?
Who led an organized cheer at a football game between Minnesota and Princeton University?
Who led an organized cheer at a football game between Minnesota and Princeton University?
Which university organized the first cheer fraternity called Gamma Sigma?
Which university organized the first cheer fraternity called Gamma Sigma?
What was the original purpose of cheerleading according to Princeton University?
What was the original purpose of cheerleading according to Princeton University?
When was the idea of crowd chanting at football games to boost school spirit first introduced by Princeton University?
When was the idea of crowd chanting at football games to boost school spirit first introduced by Princeton University?
What did the lady yellers sport during the 1920s?
What did the lady yellers sport during the 1920s?
What is another name for cheer dance?
What is another name for cheer dance?
When did men begin cheerleading?
When did men begin cheerleading?
What is the main purpose of cheer dance?
What is the main purpose of cheer dance?
What do most cheer dance groups consist of?
What do most cheer dance groups consist of?
What role do 'boosters' play in cheer dance performances?
What role do 'boosters' play in cheer dance performances?
What are the characteristics of cheer dance performances?
What are the characteristics of cheer dance performances?
Study Notes
Cheerleading Origins
- Cheerleading first entered the US in the late 19th century.
- University of Minnesota student Johnny Campbell led an organized cheer at a football game between Minnesota and Princeton University in 1898.
Gamma Sigma and Women's Involvement
- The University of Oklahoma organized the first cheer fraternity called Gamma Sigma.
- Women became involved in cheerleading in the 1920s.
Original Purpose and Main Goal
- According to Princeton University, the original purpose of cheerleading was to boost school spirit.
- The main purpose of cheer dance is to entertain the crowd and support the team.
Cheer Dance Characteristics
- Most cheer dance groups consist of a squad of performers, including dancers, cheerleaders, and gymnasts.
- 'Boosters' play a supporting role in cheer dance performances, leading chants and cheering on the squad.
- Cheer dance performances are characterized by high-energy routines, acrobatic stunts, and synchronized movements.
Other Facts
- The idea of crowd chanting at football games to boost school spirit was first introduced by Princeton University.
- In the 1920s, the "lady yellers" wore megaphones as part of their uniform.
- Another name for cheer dance is "pom-pom squad."
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Test your knowledge about the basics of cheer dance, including formations, acrobatics, and crowd motivation. This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of cheerleading and group dance performances.
