Cheerleading Basics and Elements

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What is the primary purpose of cheers in cheerleading?

To create complex dance routines

To train cheerleaders in gymnastics

To motivate the sports team and entertain the audience (correct)

To display competitive dance skills

In what decade did Cheer Dance begin to emerge as a recognized sport?

1980s

1990s (correct)

1960s

1970s

What is a common characteristic of cheer motions?

They are solely dictated by modern trends

They are only performed during pauses in the game

They require advanced athletic skills

They originate from standard basic motions (correct)

How did the history of cheerleading first begin?

It was first organized in the 1880s Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the hand positions used in cheer motions?

Crossed Arms Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of cheerleading is emphasized through the elements of cheers?

Unified crowd response Signup and view all the answers

What type of dance does the core subject description promote?

Philippine folk dance and traditional dances Signup and view all the answers

Cheerleading is primarily linked to which of the following?

Motivating athletes at sporting events Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Latin dances compared to other types of ballroom dances?

They almost stay in one place on the dance floor. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following dances is considered the most romantic and sensual of the Latin ballroom dances?

Rumba Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Paso Doble dance?

The story of a bullfight. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Standard group of ballroom dances from the Latin group?

Standard dances typically involve a smooth style. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following dances is considered the most popular ballroom dance of all time?

Waltz Signup and view all the answers

Which dance is known to have originated in the United States and is a variation of the Jitterbug?

Jive Signup and view all the answers

What type of dance is the Viennese Waltz primarily recognized for?

Having a quick rotational style. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main origin of Samba as a ballroom dance?

It evolved from various South American dances. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the Quick Step dance style?

It incorporates quick, syncopated foot rhythms. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the fundamental characteristics of ballet?

It employs a rigorous code of technical guidelines. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding Modern Dance?

It originated as a response to the limitations of classical ballet. Signup and view all the answers

How does Contemporary Dance differentiate itself from other dance forms?

It combines elements from various dance genres. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'lateral movement' refer to in Modern Dance?

A stance with head and spine in alignment. Signup and view all the answers

Which dance style primarily evolved as part of hip-hop culture?

Hip-Hop/Street Dance. Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining feature of a stag leap in dance?

A jump where the dancer's legs are parallel to the floor. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Contemporary Dance's origins is correct?

It began in the 1980s as a reaction to strict dance forms. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cheerleading

Cheer dance is a relatively recent addition to sports and dance, emerging in the 1990s.
Cheerleading involves cheers and routines to motivate sports teams, entertain audiences, or compete.
Cheerleading's history is closely tied to the development of crowd participation in US sporting events.
Cheerleading was formally organized in 1880s but officially started in November 2, 1998.

Elements of Cheers

Cheers involve coordinated words and movements related to athletic events.
Cheers are used when play is paused, to unify the crowd's support for their team.
Cheer motions comprise hand, arm and body positions.
Standard cheer motions are used to emphasize words and lead the crowd responses.

Cheer Motions

Examples of cheer motions include: Bucket, Candle Stick, Blade, Jazz Hands, Clap, Clasp, Flying V, Low V, Overhead Clasp, Dagger, Box, Punch, L Motion, Diagonal, K Motion, Checkmark, Beginning Stance, Kneel, Cheer Stance, and Squat.

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Explore the world of cheerleading with this quiz covering its history, elements of cheers, and specific cheer motions. Discover how cheer dance has evolved since the 1990s and learn about various coordinated movements that unify team support. Test your knowledge and appreciation for this dynamic sport!