Cheer Dance Basics Quiz

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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?

  • 1903
  • 1884 (correct)
  • 1920
  • 1898

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?

<p>University of Minnesota (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which decade did women become involved in cheerleading?

<p>1920s (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of cheerleading according to Princeton University?

<p>To boost school spirit during football games (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of cheer dance?

<p>To lead the supporting crowd in chants and yells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did cheerleading first enter the US?

<p>1880s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which decade did women become involved in cheerleading?

<p>1920s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led an organized cheer at a football game between Minnesota and Princeton University?

<p>Johnny Campbell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which university organized the first cheer fraternity called Gamma Sigma?

<p>University of Minnesota (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of cheerleading according to Princeton University?

<p>To boost school spirit through crowd chanting at football games (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the idea of crowd chanting at football games to boost school spirit first introduced by Princeton University?

<p>1884 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the lady yellers sport during the 1920s?

<p>Ankle-length skirts and varsity sweaters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for cheer dance?

<p>Grouped dance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did men begin cheerleading?

<p>1884 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of cheer dance?

<p>To motivate and support a sporting team (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do most cheer dance groups consist of?

<p>Male and female dancers performing formations and acrobatics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do 'boosters' play in cheer dance performances?

<p>Lead the crowd in making chants and yells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of cheer dance performances?

<p>Precise and breath-taking movements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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