ELEMENTS

OF
CHEERDANC
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CHEERLEADI
 Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to:

1. Discuss the nature and background of Cheerdance

2. Value the importance of cheerdance as part of sporting events
3. Execute the proper cheer motions and cheer jumps

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Elements of cheer
1. Dance techniques
2. Cheer motions
3. Cheer jumps
4. Tumblings
5. Stunts
6. Pyramid

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DANCE TECHNIQUES
 Depending on the
competition requirements,
various dance techniques may
be used in cheer dance
competition.
 It could be jazz,
contemporary, hip hop, etc.

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 CHEER MOTIONS
 Use to lead a crowd that is made of hand, arm and body position.

Click the file link below to see the different cheer motions.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J8662Kgm1dl2Fe4C0TVo-YxN-zzDTXzD/view?usp=sharing

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CHEER Motions

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CHEER Motions

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 CHEER JUMPS
 Cheerleading jumps range from simple, quick jumps to more complex
contortions. Jumps are used at sporting events as well as cheerleading
competitions.

Click the file link below to see the different cheer jumps.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dgGluXXptB1gTh8E0M7FSy_lZutphIy_/view?
usp=sharing

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 CHEER JUMPS
 Cheerleading
jumps range from
simple, quick
jumps to more
complex
contortions. Jumps
are used at sporting
events as well as
cheerleading
competitions.

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 TUMBLINGS
 A form gymnastics that requires athletes to use their bodies to flip, twist, roll and
jump.

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 STUNTS
 Defined as building performance displaying a person’s skill or dexterity.
(readiness and grace in doing the stunts)

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 PYRAMID
 Creatively combining lifts, poses and dismounts. Ending up with a sort of mega
stunt that is visually impressive.

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 See you on our next
meeting!
Thank you for listening!

For next meeting, PT 1 will be explained and the last

dance topic (Hip Hop) will be discussed.

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