PE (CHEERDANCE) 2ND QTR

Cheer Cheerleading
- To shout out words or phrases Pyramid - Cheerdancing rooted from
that may help motivate and boost cheerleading
- A cheer move where there are
morale of a playing team; a - Cheerleading is the performance
multiple cheerleaders mounted or
longer yell of a routine, usually dominated by
a group of stunts next to each
gymnastic skills such as jumps,
Chant other.
tumbling skills, lifts and tosses
- a short cheer, with simple arm Dismount combined with shouting of
movements cheers and yells to lead the
- refer to the flyer’s act of getting crowd to cheer for a certain team
- short repeated yells
down from a position done when during a game or sport.
Routine lifted by bases in a pyramid.
Cheerdancing
- A continuous show of talent in the Spotter
squad by use of cheers, chants, - a physical activity with a
- An athlete who stays in contact combination of different dance
and dance steps. Can last from 2
with the performing surface genre and gymnastics skills such
min.30 sec. up to 4 min.
whose primary responsibility is to as tumbling, pyramids, tosses
depending on the time limits of
prevent injuries by protecting the and stunts
the competition or showcase
head, neck, back and shoulder - The routines usually range
Cartwheel areas of a flyer during a stunt, anywhere from one to three
pyramid, or toss minutes and they are done to
- is a sideways rotary movement of
the body Terms: direct spectators to cheer for
sports teams or participate in
Base Base cheer dance competition.
- The bottom person/persons in a - The bottom person/persons in a Nature and characteristics:
stunt who remains on the ground stunt who remains on the ground
while lifting a flyer into a stunt while lifting a flyer into a stunt.  As a dance technique, some
squad prefer contemporary dance
Flier/Flyer/Floater Handstand techniques, while others
- the person that is elevated into - is to stand straight up with a tight incorporate several techniques
the air by the bases or the person body and hands on floor. such as jazz, hip-hop, modern
on top of the pyramid or stunt. dance, contemporary ballet and
ethnic of folk.
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 Emphasis is on the placement, body so that your arms touch K
sharpness, and synchronicity of your ears. Keep your hands in
- Extend one arm into a High V
the movements fists, with your fingers facing in
motion, while the other arm holds
 There must be cheers which are and your knuckles facing out.
a Low V position but is crossed
coordination of organized words
Low Touchdown over your body. This motion can
and movements relating to an
be done as a ‘right’ or ‘left’
athletic event. These are used - Extend both arms straight down,
motion.
during a sport event when play and bring them in tight with your
has been stopped on the field or body. Arms should be in line with, Diagonal
court. but pulled slightly in front of the
- One arm is extended in a High V
 Cheer motions are also used to legs. Keep your hands in fists
motion, and one arm is in a Low
lead the crowd and emphasize
T V motion. This motion can be
words for crowd response. These
done as a ‘right’ or ‘left’ motion.
are made up of hand, arm, and - Extend your arms from your
body positions. shoulders so that they are parallel Punch
with the ground. Keep your hands in
Basic Cheer Motions: - Extend one arm straight up (into
fists with your thumbs facing out and
the Touchdown position). The
High V your pinkies facing back
other arm is resting on the hip,
- Extend your arms upwards and at Broken T with the hand in a fist. That elbow
a 45-degree angle from your should be pointing to your side.
- Extend your arms from your
head with your hands in fists. The punch can be done as a right
shoulders so that they are parallel
Keep your thumbs facing out and punch or left punch
with the ground, like for a T, but
your pinkies facing back
bend both arms at the elbows Daggars
Low V and bring them in toward your
- Bend your elbows and bring your
shoulders so that your forearms
- Extend your arms downwards arms in tight to your body. Your
are facing up
and at a 45- degree angle from elbows should be pulled in and
your body with your hands in L pointed down, and your hands
fists. Keep your thumbs facing should be just below your chin.
- Extend one arm into a
out and your pinkies facing back.
Touchdown motion, and the other Bow and arrow
Touchdown into a T motion. This motion can
be done as a ‘right’ or ‘left’
- Extend both arms straight up, motion.
and bring them in line with your
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- One arm is extended in a T
position, and one arm is in a Half
T position. This motion can be
done as a ‘right’ or ‘left’ motion.  Healthy lifestyle
- like any other athlete,
Qualities of a Good Cheerleader
cheerleaders must know what it
 Physical strength means to be healthy.
- it takes lots of physical work to
become a cheerleader.

 Confidence
- they must project positive
confidence in themselves and
their team when they’re in front of
a crowd.

 Team spirit
- cheerleading is all about
teamwork.

 Discipline
- it’s essential to learn your
routines.

 Play by the rules

 Be willing to learn
- cheerleaders must learn new
routines frequently.

 Have a strong voice for