Quarter 2

• What is cheer dance a combination of?

  Cheer and dance
• What is the origin of cheer dancing?

  Cheer dancing is rooted in cheerleading
• What does cheerleading typically involve?

  A routine dominated by gymnastic skills and cheers
• When did cheerleading originate?

  In Great Britain during the 1860s
• When did cheerleading enter the United States?

  In 1880
• Who started cheerleading?

  It was started by men
• When did women become involved in cheerleading?

  In 1920
• What significant change occurred in cheerleading in 1930?

  Cheers were aided by the use of pompoms
• Who mainly led cheers in 1940?

  Women
• When was cheerleading recognized as an independent sport?

  In 1997
• Who is known as the grandfather of cheerleading?

  Lawrence Herkimer
• What is Lawrence Herkimer known for?

  He is a legend and innovator in cheerleading
• What organizations did Lawrence Herkimer found?

  • National Cheerleaders Association
  • Cheerleading Supply Company
  • National Cheerleading Magazine called “Megaphone”
• What should you decide first when becoming a cheerleader?

  What kind of cheerleading you want to do
• Why is fitness important for cheerleading?

  Cheerleading is a very intense workout
• What is essential to learn for cheerleading?

  Jump correctly and learn the basics
• What are some ways to get fit for cheerleading?

  Be flexible, get strong, and run or do aerobics
• How should a cheerleader present themselves?

  Be presentable, neat, clean, and prepared
• What is the key to speaking as a cheerleader?

  Using a chest voice
• What should you do during tryouts?

  Be on time and enthusiastic
• Why is it important to listen to the coach or captain?

  To respect their management of the team
• How often should a cheerleader practice?

  At least 2-5 times a week
• What attitude should a cheerleader maintain?

  A positive attitude
• What should a cheerleader not be afraid of?

  To trust their cheer squad
• What is important for a cheerleader's self-perception?

  Being confident in themselves
• What are the basic hand movements and positions in cheer dance?

  1. Beginning Stance
  2. Cheer Stance
  3. Clasp
  4. Clap
  5. Tabletop
  6. High V
  7. Low V
  8. Overhead Clasp
  9. Low Clasp

  10. Touchdown

  11. Low Touchdown

  12. Punch

  13. L-motion

  14. Diagonal

  15. T-motion

  16. Half T

  17. Bow & Arrow

  18. Side Lunge

  19. Front Lunge
• What is the beginning stance in cheer dance?

  Feet together, hands down by the side in blades
• What is the cheer stance in cheer dance?

  Feet more than shoulder width apart, hands down by the side in blades
• What is the clasp position in cheer dance?

  Hands clasped at the chin, elbows in
• What is the clap position in cheer dance?

  Hands in blades at the chin, elbows in
• What is the tabletop position in cheer dance?

  Arms bent at elbow, fists in front of shoulders
• What is the high V position in cheer dance?

  Arms extended up forming a “V”, relax the shoulders
• What is the low V position in cheer dance?

  Arms extended down forming a “V”
• What is the overhead clasp position in cheer dance?

  Arms are straight above the head in a clasp and slightly in front of the face
• What is the low clasp position in cheer dance?

  Arms extended straight down in a clasp and slightly in front of the body
• What is the touchdown position in cheer dance?

  Arms extended straight and parallel to each other, fist facing in
• What is the low touchdown position in cheer dance?

  Arms extended straight down and parallel to each other, fist facing in
• What is the punch position in cheer dance?

  One arm extended straight up, one arm on hip in a fist
• What is the L-motion position in cheer dance?

  One arm extended to the side with the other arm extended in a punch motion
• What is the diagonal position in cheer dance?

  One arm extended in a high “V” and the other arm extended in a low “V”