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Cheer Dance Essentials
Cheer Dance Essentials
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1
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What is cheer dance?
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A sport combining cheerleading, gymnastics, and dance.
2
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In which country is cheer dance particularly popular and integrated into universities like UP Pep Squad?
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Philippines.
3
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What do cheer dance teams typically consist of?
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A group of athletes performing routines with jumps, tumbling, stunts, and dancing.
4
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What are cheer dance routines often set to?
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Music.
5
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What is the purpose of cheer dance routines in terms of design?
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To be visually appealing and energetic.
6
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What level of competitions do cheer dance teams often participate in?
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Local, national, and international.
7
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What is cheer dance also known as in schools and universities?
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A popular extracurricular activity.
8
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How is the history of cheer dance linked?
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Closely to the history of cheerleading.
9
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When did cheerleading start?
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November 22, 1898.
10
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Who started cheerleading?
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Johnny Campbell.
11
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In what year did women dominate cheerleading?
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1940.
12
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Who created pom poms and in what year?
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Lawrence “Herkie” Herkimer in 1948.
13
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When was the NCA created and by whom?
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1961 by Lawrence “Herkie” Herkimer.
14
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In what year did stunting come to life in cheerleading?
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1976.
15
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When and where was the world's first cheerleading competition held?
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2004 in Orlando, Florida.
16
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How long has cheerleading been around?
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For centuries.
17
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When did the modern form of cheer dance emerge?
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Mid-20th century.
18
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Originally, what was cheerleading in the United States?
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A way for students to support school's athletic teams.
19
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Over time, what did cheerleaders develop in routines?
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More complex routines with acrobatic stunts, tumbling, and dancing.
20
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What did cheerleading routines evolve into?
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Modern cheer dance.
21
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When did cheer dance become popular in the Philippines?
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1970s and 1980s.
22
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How was cheer dance introduced to the Philippines?
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By American military personnel.
23
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Who quickly gained a following for cheer dance in the Philippines?
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Filipino students.
24
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Today, what is cheer dance considered in the Philippines?
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A highly competitive sport and popular entertainment.
25
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What are stunts in cheer dance?
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Acrobatic elements involving a flyer supported by bases.
26
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What do stunts in cheer dance combine?
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Elements of gymnastics and dance.
27
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How can stunts in cheer dance range?
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From simple to complex.
28
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What are lifts in cheer dance?
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Base(s) supporting a flyer in the air.
29
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What range do lifts cover in cheer dance?
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From simple shoulder stands to complex tosses and pyramids.
30
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What do lifts require from bases and flyer?
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Strength, balance, and coordination.