• Describe the historical

background of Cheer
dancing;

• Introduce themselves
into the nature of
Cheer Dance and its
basic terminologies,
elements and
techniques.
is a recreational
activity and
competitive
sport composed
of an organized
routine.
History

• Britain in 1860
• United State
in 1880
• Lawrence Herkimer
these are the
cheerleaders
who are held
and thrown into
the air and are
doing the
stunts.
 In 1953, he started the
Cheerleading Supply
Company.
A. Lawrence Herkiemer
B. Lawrence Herkimer
Cheerleading is an organized sports
activity involving short routines that
combine dance, gymnastics, and
stunt elements.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
In 1898, he is credited with being
the first cheerleader since he led
the crowd in a communal cheer.

A. Johnny Campbelle
B. Johnny Campbell
It is the fist stunt taught in
cheerleading.

A. Liberty
B. Arabesque
A flyer has to gracefully do flips and
twist in the air, land safely, and
continue on with their routine.

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
these are the
persons in
charge of
holding and
controlling the
throw of the
flyers.
Front spot and
back spot
members are
those who stand
behind or in front
of the flyers and
support the flyers
to prevent them
from falling.
this elements
includes arm
motions like
High V, Low V,
half-high V and
half-low V’s
diagonals and
touchdown.
These are the
feet movements
through jumping
move like toe
touch, hurler,
and pike jumps
are mostly
those can be
seen from the
flyers or
selected cheer
dancers.
Cartwheel and
round off are
basic tumbling
movement in
cheer dancing.
Left arm is in a High V
and right arm is in a
Low V across the body.
Right K is the opposite
of Left K.
Bend your elbow
and they should
be pulled in and
pointing
downward; and
keep your hands
just below your
chin with palms
both touching
each other.
Bend your elbows;
they should be
pulled in and
pointing downward.
Keep your hand just
below your chin.
Keep your arms
close to your body
and wrap your hands
around each other.
Place your left
thumb on top of
your right thumb.