History of Cheer Dance and Cheerleading
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When did cheer dance emerge as part of cheerleading events?

  • Late 1880s
  • 1920s
  • Late 19th century
  • Early 1990s (correct)

What is the origin of the word 'cheer dance'?

  • Dance and cheerleading
  • Cheer and dance (correct)
  • Cheer and sports
  • Cheerleading and sports

In which country did cheerleading originate?

  • Germany
  • United States
  • Great Britain (correct)
  • France

When was the first organized recorded yell performed in an American campus?

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

What led to the dominance of women in cheerleading during the 1920s to World War II?

<p>Majority of men serving in the army (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with officially starting cheerleading?

<p>Jhonny Campbell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization conducts camps and competitions in the Philippines called the Regional Qualifiers?

<p>Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main event officially recognized in cheerleading worldwide?

<p>Cheer dance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which association is recognized by various sports bodies such as the Philippines Sports Commission (PSC) and the Department of Education (DepEd)?

<p>Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of jump is used as a progression to learn more advanced jumps in cheerleading?

<p>Spread eagle jump (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cheer dance emergence

Cheer dance emerged as part of cheerleading events in the early 1990s.

'Cheer dance' origin

The word 'cheer dance' comes from combining 'cheer' and 'dance'.

Cheerleading origin country

Cheerleading originated in Great Britain.

First recorded yell

The first organized recorded yell in an American campus was performed in the late 1880s.

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Women's dominance

Women dominated cheerleading from the 1920s to World War II due to men serving in the army.

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Cheerleading starter

Johnny Campbell is credited with starting cheerleading.

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Philippine Regional Qualifiers

The Gymnastics Association of the Philippines conducts regional cheerleading qualifiers.

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Official Cheerleading Event

Cheer dance is the main event officially recognized worldwide in cheerleading.

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Recognized Cheerleading Association

The Gymnastics Association of the Philippines is recognized by sports bodies like the PSC and DepEd.

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Spread Eagle Jump Progression

The spread eagle jump is a progression used to learn advanced cheerleading jumps.

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Main Cheerleading Event

Cheer dance is recognized as the main cheerleading event worldwide.

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Early Cheerleading History

Cheerleading originated in Great Britain and had its first recorded yell in the late 1880s in the United States.

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Specific Cheerleading Jumps

Spread eagle jump is a foundational cheerleading jump and a progression to learn more advanced jumps.

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Philippine Cheerleading Organization

Gymnastics Association of the Philippines conducts cheerleading camps and competitions in the Philippines.

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Women's Role in Cheerleading (1920-WWII)

Women's roles grew in cheerleading (1920s-WWII) due to the absence of men during war.

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