20 Questions
What is the main purpose of cheer dance?
To motivate and support a sporting team
When did cheerleading first enter the US?
1884
Who led an organized cheer at a football game between Minnesota and Princeton University?
Johnny Campbell
Which university organized the first cheer fraternity called Gamma Sigma?
University of Minnesota
In which decade did women become involved in cheerleading?
1920s
What was the original purpose of cheerleading according to Princeton University?
To boost school spirit during football games
What is the main purpose of cheer dance?
To lead the supporting crowd in chants and yells
When did cheerleading first enter the US?
1880s
In which decade did women become involved in cheerleading?
1920s
Who led an organized cheer at a football game between Minnesota and Princeton University?
Johnny Campbell
Which university organized the first cheer fraternity called Gamma Sigma?
University of Minnesota
What was the original purpose of cheerleading according to Princeton University?
To boost school spirit through crowd chanting at football games
When was the idea of crowd chanting at football games to boost school spirit first introduced by Princeton University?
1884
What did the lady yellers sport during the 1920s?
Ankle-length skirts and varsity sweaters
What is another name for cheer dance?
Grouped dance
When did men begin cheerleading?
1884
What is the main purpose of cheer dance?
To motivate and support a sporting team
What do most cheer dance groups consist of?
Male and female dancers performing formations and acrobatics
What role do 'boosters' play in cheer dance performances?
Lead the crowd in making chants and yells
What are the characteristics of cheer dance performances?
Precise and breath-taking movements
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."
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.
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