Mapeh Quiz Tomorrow

• Cheerdance

  • From the words, cheer and dance.
  • Originated from cheerlading which is the performance of a routine.
  • Usually dominated by gymnastic skills such as jumps, tumbling skills, lifts and tosses.
  • It originated in the United States.
• Health Benefits of Cheerdance:

  • Healthy level of fitness
  • Strength Training
  • Coordination
  • Flexibility
  • Improved Posture
  • Team Building
  • Confidence
  • Knowledge in following directions
  • Setting personal goals
  • Better relationships with fellow team members
• Injury Prevention Safety Tips

  • Equipment
  • Fitness
• Beginning Stance


  Feet together, hands down by the side in blades.
• Cheer Stance


  Feet more than shoulder width apart, hands down by the side in blades.
• Clasp


  Hands clasped, at the chin, elbows in.
• Clap


  Hands in blades, at the chin, elbows in.
• High V


  Arms extended up forming a "V", relax the shoulders.
• Low V


  Arms extended down forming a "V".
• Touchdown


  Arms extended straight and parallel to each other, fist facing in.
• Low Touchdown


  Arms extended straight down and parallel to each other, fist facing in.
• Bow and Arrow


  One arm extended to the side with other arm bent at elbow in a half "T" motion.
• Overhead Clasp


  Arms are straight, above the head in a clap and slightly in front of the face.
• Tabletop


  Arms bent at elbow, fists in front of shoulders.
• Low Clasp


  Arms extended straight down, in a clasp and slightly in front of the body.
• Punch


  One arm extended straight up, one arm on hip, in a fist.
• L Motion


  One arm extended to the side with other arm extended in a punch motion. (Left L shown).
• Diagonal


  One arm extended in a high "V" and the other arm extended in a low "V" (Right Diagonal shown).
• T Motion


  Both arms extended straight out to the side and parallel to the ground, relax the shoulders.
• Half T


  Both arms parallel to the ground and bent at the elbows, fists into shoulders.
• Side Lunge


  Lead leg bent with the knee over the ankle, back leg straight, feet perpendicular to each other.
• Front Lunge


  Lead leg bent with the knee over the ankle, back leg straight, feet perpendicular to each other. (front shown)