Cheer

• When did cheerdance emerge as a sport?

  Early 1900s
• What is the focus of cheerdance in competitions?

  Dance techniques and basic cheerleading elements
• What does cheerleading consist of?

  Cheers and organized routines
• What is the purpose of cheerleading?

  To motivate teams and entertain audiences
• What are the components of cheerleading?

  Cheers, jumps, dance, gymnastics, stunting
• What are individuals involved in cheerleading called?

  Cheerleaders
• What is a group of cheerleaders called?

  A squad
• What are the elements of cheerdance?

  • Dance Technique: Varies by competition style
  • Elements of Cheers: Organized words and movements
  • Basic Gymnastic Skills: Adds thrill and motivation
• What does dance technique refer to in cheerdance?

  The dance style used by a team
• What is the purpose of cheers in cheerleading?

  To draw a unified response from the team
• How do basic gymnastic skills contribute to cheerleading?

  They enhance crowd motivation and thrill
• What do jumps in cheerdance require?

  Stamina, strength, and flexibility
• What are the stages of a jump in cheerdance?

  1. Approach: First stage of a jump
  2. Lift: After leaving the ground
  3. Execution: Hitting peak height
  4. Landing: Whipping legs and feet together
• What is tumbling in cheerleading?

  Executing gymnastic feats without apparatus
• What does the National Cheerleading Championships (NCC) conduct?


  • Camps and competitions across the Philippines
  • Regional qualifiers for cheerleading events
• What does ICU stand for in cheerleading?

  International Cheer Union
• What does IFC stand for in cheerleading?

  International Federation of Cheerleading
• What does CPF stand for in cheerleading?

  Cheerleading Philippine Federation
• What are the roles of the ICU, IFC, and CPF?

  • ICU: Governing body for international cheerleading
  • IFC: World governing body for cheerleading
  • CPF: National governing body in the Philippines