LESSON 5:

CHEERDANCE
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 Why Filipinos do most especially the
youth are so addicted in watching the
annual UAAP Cheer dance Competition?
 Make a slogan about how teamwork and
coordination help a group of people to succeed
with their task or mission?
 November 2, 1898, when Johnny Campbell, an
undergraduate of University of Minnesota, encouraged the
crowd to chant and yell to encourage their team. His famous
"Rah, Rah, Rah! Ski-u-mah, Hoo-Rah! Hoo-Rah! Varsity!
Varsity! Varsity, Minn-e-So-Tah!” made him the very first
cheerleader or “yell-leader”. Soon after, yell-leader squad of
six male students was organized, a practice that gained
currency at numerous other universities in America.
Great traditions in the art of cheerleading have developed
over the years.
 In the 1920s, drums and noisemakers were used by the yell
leaders. Moreover, for the first few decades of its history,
cheerleading was an all-male activity, but by this time, women
also became active. Nowadays more than 90% of America's
cheerleading participants are female, though guys still make up
half of the yell squads at the college level. It was also during this
time when cheerleaders began to incorporate gymnastics and
tumbling into their cheers and the first flash-card cheering
section was directed by Lindley Bothwell at Oregon State
University.
In the 1930s, universities and high schools began performing
pom-pon routines and using paper poms.

In the early 1940's, when men went to war, women not only
went to work, but also on to cheerleading squads.
Cheerleading then became more as a female sport. Women
were revitalizing the spirit when it was needed. When the men
returned from war, new twists and turns were added.
Gymnastics were always done by men, while the girls danced.
This gave rise to dance teams.
In 1948, Laurence "Hurkie" Hurkimer (founder of the spirit
industry) formed the National Cheerleaders Association
(NCA) as a way to hold cheerleading clinics) He organized
the first cheerleader camp, held in Huntsville, TX, which
drew 52 girls and one boy.

In the 1950s, as collegiate sports grew in popularity, so did

cheerleading. Cheerleaders were a common sight on the
basketball court as well as the football field.
In the 1960s, the cheerleaders began using pom poms,
as its most widely recognized prop at present. Though
early crepe pom poms were first introduced in the
1930s, it was in 1965 where the modern vinyl pom
was invented by Fred Gastoff.
In the 1970s, cheerleading was building up an unstoppable momentum.
In addition to cheering for the traditional football and basketball teams,
cheerleaders began supporting all school sports, sometimes selecting
several different squads to cheer for wrestling, track and swimming. It
was during this period when the first nation-wide television broadcast of
the Collegiate Cheerleading Championships by the International
Cheerleading Foundation was seen. In 1976, the Dallas Cowboy
Cheerleaders performed at Super Bowl X and started an evolution of
"dancing cheerleaders." In addition to this, high school and collegiate
cheerleading competitions began during this period.
 In the 1980s, cheerleading competitions,
organized by the National Cheerleaders
Association and other groups, started to
grow in popularity. For the first time, teams
got off the sidelines and took center stage,
facing off against like-minded teams from
all over the U.S.
Over time, the stunts and tricks that make up the cheerleading
repertoire have grown increasingly elaborate and
adventuresome; leading many to worry that the sport has
become too dangerous. Hence, universal standards were set
and safety guidelines outlawed many dangerous tumbling
moves and pyramids.
At present, the sport has spread from the U.S. to many other
countries, making its way to our country, the Philippines.
UAAP Cheer Dance History
- The UAAP Cheer dance Competition is home to a lot of
historical moments. Since its inception in 1994, the UAAP
Cheer dance Competition has grown into its own juggernaut, a
yearly spectacle that draws fans from all eight member schools
to watch their respective pep squads put on a show. Aside from
colorful performances, many historic moments have happened
in the cheer dance competitions, one reason why it is one of
the most anticipated UAAP events every year. Remember
some below.
 1994-1996:
Salinggawi establish a UAAP Dynasty
- There is a reason why the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe is one of the
most popular team (if not the most popular) in the UAAP cheer dance
competitions.
And no, it’s not because of their unique name but because they have been
winning since the event started. SDT quickly established themselves as a
force in the cheer dance competitions by winning the first three
championships. One can argue that FEU’s first win in 1998 should have
belonged to Salinggawi as well but the team opted not to join and instead
competed in a separate competition where they won first place.
There was no cheer dance competition in 1997.
1999-2001: UP’s Reign

Salinggawi returned to the CDC in 1999 however, there

was a new sheriff in town as the UP Pep Squad started
their own run of three straight championships, fending
off UST for two years and edging Adamson in
2001.Who knew that this would spark one of the best
rivalries the UAAP has ever seen?
2002-2008: The Rivalry-
Here is a little trivia for all of you, during this time in the
UAAP Cheer dance competitions only four teams had podium
finishes namely UST, UP, FEU and UE. The UE Pep Squad had
their first and only podium finish in 2002, and from then on,
the UAAP Cheer dance competition was a triple threat match
for the better part of the decade. Salinggawi returned to their
winning ways at the start of the new millennium, capturing an
incredible five straight championships from 2002 to 2006.
 Saying that they changed the game is an
understatement and to display their dominance in
this period, they beat the UP Pep Squad three
straight times during this stretch, including a
narrow decision in 2005 and a record 94.96
points in 2006.
In 2007, with UST as hosts no less, the UP Pep Squad
had enough as they took a close victory of their own and
a year later, as the ones hosting the event, put on a
dominating performance for back-to-back titles.

This point in the history of the cheer dance competitions

saw the epic battles between two titans of the sport, but it
was a mythical bird that put a stop to their stranglehold
the following year.
2009-2021: Sarimanok and the UP Revolution

Lost in the UP-UST cheer dance was the FEU Cheering Squad
consistently making it to the top three along with their more
decorated and more famous counterparts from Diliman and España.
Since winning its first title in 1998, FEU has always finished with a
medal since save for two years and was riding on a six-year podium
streak heading into 2009. And after seven years of nothing but UST
and UP, the FEU Cheering Squad broke the norm and won their
second title with the birth of the now legendary Sarimanok.
Unfortunately for FEU, this was also a time the UP Pep
Squad started making statements both on and off the
dance floor. After regaining the title in 2010 that
featured the “big three” for the last time so far, UP Pep
went blonde in 2011. Then they wend bald in 2012.
Three straight titles, eight championships overall. And
more importantly, the eternal battle for cheer dance
wins is now tied. UST-8, UP- 8.
2013-Present: A New Top Dog
Prior to the 2012 Cheer dance competition, the NU Pep Squad never
stepped foot at the podium, they’re highest finish was 5th place in 2009.

In 2013, however, they had a little more bite than bark and smashed UP
convincingly for their first ever title. With a deadly combination of
impressive stunts and flexibility that will make their Mr. Fantastic proud, the
NU Pep Squad has been unstoppable since, using another supremely difficult
routine to beat UP again last year.
Now, they look to establish a dynasty of their own with a third consecutive
win.
Basic Step-by-Step for Cheerleading Routines
Cheerleading is an effective way to stay in shape and show team
spirit. It requires dedication, skill, technique, strength and
flexibility, according to former national all-star cheerleader Leslie
Wilson in her book. “The Ultimate Guide to Cheerleading.” Your
team can create basic cheerleading routines that are unique to your
squad by putting some thought into how your chant and motions
connect with the crowd. Some of the most important factors are
beat, easy to remember words and excitement that compels your
fans to get on their feet and show team spirit.
Build Your Routine
1. Find a beat you like- Use a popular song or
create an easy beat using a eight-count. Enlist a
percussionist who is willing to tap out the beat until
your team learns the routine. The drum beat can help
your squad follow the beat faster as long as the beat
isn’t louder than the cheer.
2. Add words to your beat
The words don’t have to rhyme, but rhyming can
help the squad and fans learn the cheer faster. The words
can be geared to a specific sport or a general cheer that
your squad can use for any type of sport in which your
school participates. Write down the words and edit them
as needed to create the most effective cheer.
How to be a Cheer Leader?
1. Decide what kind of cheerleading you want to do
2. Get fit if you aren’t already
a. Be flexible. Look up cheer stretches
b. Get strong
c. Run about three times per week or do aerobics at
least 4 times a week
d. Strengthen your core
e. Develop an exercise plan to get into shape
f. Eat a healthy diet
3. Learn essential cheerleading skills
a. Jump correctly
b. Find a good cheerleading team in your area
c. Remember that you can’t just become a cheerleader
with nothing
4. Look the part
5. Speak loudly and clearly without yelling
6. Try out. Be on time and enthusiastic
7. Listen to the coach and/or captain and respect their
management of the team
8. Practice at least 2-5 times a week
9. Keep a positive attitude
10. Don’t be afraid
11. Trust your cheer squad
12. Be confident of yourself and don’t care what other
people think
ACTIVITY
a.Create a name of your team or
group
b.Make a yell or cheer presenting or
describing your team
c.The teacher will evaluate your
cheer or yell upon given criteria
CRITERIA

Organization 40%
Content & appeal 30%
Entertainment & Novelty Value 20%
Props, Music and Effects 10%
TOTAL 100%