Cheerdance

• Cheer Dance


  A coined term from the words Cheer and Dance, originated in the United States
• Cheer


  To shout out words or phrases that may help motivate and boost the morale of a playing team and perform better during a game
• Dance


  A physical activity where one expresses emotions or gesture while performing bodily movements, usually in time with rhythm
• Basic Arm, Hand, and Feet Positions of Cheer Dance

  1. Clap

  2. Clasp

  3. High V

  4. Low V

  5. L Motion

  6. Hands on Waist

  7. K Motion

  8. Punch

  9. Diagonal

  10. Big T or "T"

  11. Feet Together

  12. Feet Apart

  13. Left/Right Dig

  14. Left/Right Side Dig

  15. Left/Right Hitch

  16. Left/Right Liberty

  17. Left/Right Scale
• Cheerleading originated in the US, started by Princeton graduate Thomas Peebles on November 2, 1898
• Cheerleading is over 100 years old and started when all cheerleaders were men