Cheer Dance Jumps Quiz

Cheerleading Jumps

• The jump that involves swinging the arms in a high 'V' figure and spreading the legs apart with knees facing forward but not toward the sky is called a Hurdler jump.
• The defining characteristic of a Toe Touch jump is that the legs are brought up to the hands, with the knees bent and the feet flexed.
• In a Pike jump, the legs are straight and together, with the toes pointed.

Cheerleading Stunts

• A Liberty stunt involves the base lifting the flyer, usually a female, above their head and then catching them.

Cheerleading Routine

• The primary purpose of Yells/Chants is to engage the audience and promote team spirit.
• When performing Tumble skills in cheer dance, the primary concern is safety.
• Running Tumble skills involve completing a tumble from a running start.
• The most important factor to be considered in creating a precise and entertaining cheer routine is Timing.

Cheerleading Motions

• Cheer motions are primarily made up of Arms and Hands movements.

Cheerleading Dance

• Jazz dance can be applicable in creating a cheer routine.