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1. Dance
as a
Competition

2. What are dance competitions?
Dance competitions are where dancers
show off and compare their skills with other
dancers. Several dance genres are done not
just for entertainment but for competition as
well.
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3. CHEER DANCE 3

4. What is cheerleading?
Cheerleading is an event
that consists of cheers and
organized routines for sports
team motivation, audience
entertainment, or competition.
4

5. Cheerleading Routines
Cheerleading has routines that contain
components of cheers, jumps, dance, gymnastics,
and stunting.
5

6. Cheer Dance
Cheer dancing is relatively
new in the field of sports and
dance as it has only emerged
during the early 1990s as part of
the cheerleading events.
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7. The National Cheerleading Championships
(NCC)
The NCC conducts cheerleading camps and
competitions in provinces and cities all across the
Philippines.
Regional Qualifiers – October to December
Nationals – January to March
7

8. Cheerleading:
Major Historical Events
8

9. Princeton
University
The first pep club was
established and first organized
yell was recorded.
1870s to
1880s

10. Women and
Pompons
Women became active in
cheerleading and pompon
routines are introduced.
1920s to
1930s

11. American
Cheerleaders
Association
Bill Horan formed the first
national organization for
cheerleaders.
1940s
Bill Horan

12. National Collegiate
Cheerleading
Championship
The first nationwide
television broadcast that was
initiated by the International
Cheerleading foundation
1970s

13. Universal
Cheerleaders
Association (UCA)
Jeff Webb founded the UCA
to teach higher levels of skills to
cheerleaders around the United
States.
1974
Jeff Webb

14. UCA’s
Major Contributions
1. Birth of cheerleading skills with music.
(1975)
2. Introduces cheerleading performances
to Japan (1988), United Kingdom
(1989), Austria and France (1992),
South America and Caribbean (1994).
1975 to
1994

15. International
Cheer Union
Formed on September 2007 by
the International All Star Federation
(IASF) and continued to host the
World Cheering Championships
around the world up to this day.
2007 up to
the present

16. Elements of Cheer Dance Routine 16

17. Dance Techniques
⦁ Contemporary dance techniques
⦁ Jazz
⦁ Hip-hop
⦁ Modern dance
⦁ Contemporary ballet
⦁ Ethnic or folk dance
Various dance techniques may be used in cheer dance
competition depending on the competition requirements.
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18. Elemets of Cheers:
Cheer Motion
Cheer motions are used to lead the
crowd and emphasize words for crowd
response.
(Carrier and Mckay, 2006)
18

19. Cheer Motion:
Hand Positions
Bucket
19

20. Cheer Motion:
Hand Positions
Candlestick
20

21. Cheer Motion:
Hand Positions
Blade
21

22. Cheer Motion:
Hand Positions
Jazz Hands
22

23. Cheer Motion:
Hand Positions
Clap
23

24. Cheer Motion:
Hand Positions
Clasp
24

25. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Flying V
25

26. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Low V
26

27. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
T Motion
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28. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Half T
28

29. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Touchdown
29

30. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Low
Touchdown
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31. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Bow and Arrow
31

32. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Muscle Man
32

33. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Overhead
Clasp
33

34. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Dagger
34

35. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Box
35

36. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Punch
36

37. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
L Motion
37

38. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Diagonal
38

39. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
K Motion
39

40. Cheer Motion:
Arm Positions
Checkmark
40

41. Cheer Motion:
Body Positions
Beginning
Stance
41

42. Cheer Motion:
Body Positions
Cheer
Stance
42

43. Cheer Motion:
Body Positions
Side
Lunge
43

44. Cheer Motion:
Body Positions
Squat
44

45. Cheer Motion:
Body Positions
Kneel
45

46. Basic Gymnastic Skills
Cheer dance incorporates
simple gymnastics skills such as
jumps and tumbling to add to
the thrill of the game and
effect of a routine.
46

47. Basic Gymnastic Skills:
Elements of Jumps
⦁ Approach – the first stage of jump.
⦁ Lift – occurs after a cheerleader leaves the
ground.
⦁ Execution – is hitting a jump at its peak or
maximum height.
⦁ Landing – involves whipping of legs and feet
together to end with a small rebound.
47

48. Gymnastic Skill:
Jumps
Tuck
48

49. Gymnastic Skill:
Jumps
Spread
Eagle
49

50. Gymnastic Skill:
Jumps
Double
Hook
50

51. Gymnastic Skill:
Jumps
Toe Touch
51

52. Gymnastic Skill:
Jumps
Side
Hurdler
52

53. Gymnastic Skill:
Jumps
Front
Hurdler
53

54. Gymnastic Skill:
Jumps
Pike
54

55. Gymnastic Skill:
Jumps
Double
Nine
55

56. Gymnastic Skill:
Tumbling
Forward Roll
56

57. Gymnastic Skill:
Tumbling
Backward Roll
57

58. Gymnastic Skill:
Tumbling
Cartwheel
58

59. Gymnastic Skill:
Tumbling
Round-off
59

60. Basic Formations in Cheer Dance 60

61. Bowling Pin
The formation is set up like
bowling pins in a bowling alley.
This works great when
highlighting a few members on
a squad or team.
61

62. Staggered Line
A simple line where the back
line is positioned in the windows of
the front line. Vertical lines in
formations highlight differences in
levels rather than suggest squad
uniformity.
62

63. Segments of Cheer Dance Routine 63

64. Music Section
Music plays a vital role in cheer dance routine as it sets the
tone and pace, as well as adds to the creativity of the
choreography. It also motivates both the cheerleaders and the
spectators.
64

65. Cheer Section
This section shows support
for the school program that
the cheerleaders represent.
There is no particular cheer
style required as the style and
pace depend on the
competitions’ guidelines
65

66. Cheer Dance Competitions
in the Philippines 66

67. National Cheerleading
Championship (NCC)
The first and only nationwide cheerleading
organization that held Regional Qualifying
Competitions in the country.
67

68. University Athletic
Association of the Philippines
(UAAP)
Holds annual cheer dance and
cheerleading competitions only
consisting of the universities in Metro
Manila.
68

69. National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA)
Also holds annual cheer dance
and cheerleading competitions
only consisting of the universities
and colleges in Metro Manila.
69

70. ““A good cheerleader is
not measured by the
height of her jumps but
by the span of her
spirit“
- Unknown author
70

71. Dancesport 71

72. What is dancesport?
Dancesport is the
combination of art and sport.
It was called competitive
ballroom in the past.
72

73. Concept of dancesport
This goes with partners (male and
lady) competing against other partners
dancing on the floor at one time.
73

74. Characteristics of Dancesport 74

75. Posture
Enables a dancer to
stand out on the floor,
which shows sophistication
and confidence.
75

76. Timing
Dancing on time with the music.
76

77. Line
The stretching of the body.
77

78. Hold
The correct position of
the body with the partner in
closed position.
78

79. Poise
The stretch of the woman’s
body upwards and outwards and
leftwards into the man’s arm to
achieve balance and connection
with his frame, as well as to
project outwards to the audience.
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80. Togetherness
Dancing of two people as
one on the dance floor.
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81. Musicality and Expression
The basic characterization of the dance with
the particular music being played and the
choreographic adherence to musical phrasing
and accents.
81

82. Presentation
How the couple presents
their dancing to the
audience as well as the
proper costuming and
grooming.
82

83. Power
The energy that is
controlled and not wild.
83

84. Foot and Leg Action
The use of lower
extremities that creates
balance, beauty, and
strength.
84

85. Shape
The combination of turn and sway to
create a look or position.
85

86. Lead and Follow
The non-verbal communication of
the man and the lady through shape,
visual, and body weight.
86

87. Floorcraft
The ability to avoid bumping into other
couples and continue dancing without pause
when boxed in.
87

88. Intangibles
How a couple “look“ together in
performing their dances.
88

89. Medals and Classes 89

90. Medals
90
Bronze •Starting Level
Silver •Intermediate Level
Gold •Highest Level

91. Classes
91
Professional Level
Open Amateur
Intermediate
Novice
Beginners

92. Dancesport Styles 92

93. International
Standard 93

94. Waltz
Waltz was introduced in
England in 1874 but it was
in 1922 that it became as
fashionable as Tango. It is
a smooth dance, traveling
around the line of dance.
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95. Time Signature:
¾ with the first beat accented
Each Step:
1 beat
Counting in beat and bars:
1 2 3, 2 2 3, 3 2 3, 4 2 3, etc.
Waltz

96. Tango
Tango was first danced
in Europe before World
War I. It originates from
Buenos Aires in Argentina.
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97. Time Signature:
2/4 with both beats accented
Count:
Slow = 1 beat ; Quick = ½ beat
Counting in beat and bars:
1 & 2 &, 2 & 2 &, 3 & 2 &, 4 & 2 &, etc
Tango

98. Foxtrot
Foxtrot was named after an
American performer Harry Fox. It is
a smooth, progressive dance
characterized by long, continuous
flowing movements across the
dance floor.
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Harry Fox

99. Time Signature:
4/4 with first and third beats accented
Count:
Slow = 2 beats ; Quick = 1 beat
Counting in beat and bars:
1 2 3 4, 2 2 3 4, 3 2 3 4, 4 2 3 4, etc.
Foxtrot

100. Quickstep
Quickstep was developed
during World War I in New
York and became popular in
ballrooms. It has a common
origin as that of the Foxtrot.
It is noted for its complex
and intricate footwork.
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101. Time Signature:
4/4 with first and third beats accented
Count:
Slow = 2 beats ; Quick = 1 beat
Counting in beat and bars:
1 2 3 4, 2 2 3 4, 3 2 3 4, 4 2 3 4, etc.
Quickstep

102. Viennese Waltz
A controversial dance with
so many claims about its
origin but known to be born
in the modest outskirts of
Austria and Bavaria.
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103. Time Signature:
6/8 with the first beat accented
Counting in beat and bars:
1 2 3, 2 2 3, 3 2 3, 4 2 3, etc.
Viennese
Waltz

104. International
Latin 104

105. Cha-cha-cha
Cha-cha-cha is a newcomer
in Latin American dances with
origin only in the fifties but it
became popular shortly after
Mambo was introduced.
Recently, the name was
shortened to Cha-cha.
105

106. Time Signature:
4/4 with accented beat on the
first and fourth of each bar
Counting in beats:
2 3 4 1
• Count 2 = 1 beat
• Count 3 = 1 beat
• Count 4 = half beat
• Count 1 = 1 beat
Cha-cha

107. Samba
Samba is the national dance
of Brazil, which originated in
Africa. It is danced during
carnival time.
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108. Time Signature:
2/4 with musical accent on the
first beat and percussive accent
on the second beat
Contrasting Rhythms:
1 2, 1 a 2, 1 a 2 a 1 a 2, 1 2 3,
SQQ, SQQQQQQ, QQS, SSQQS
Samba

109. Rumba
Originates primarily from
Cuba in the sixteenth century. It
is composed of three rhythms:
the Guaguanco, the Yambu, and
Columbia.
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110. Time Signature:
4/4 with an accent on the first
beat and fourth beat of each bar
Counting in beats:
2 3 4 1
• Count 2 = 1 beat
• Count 3 = 1 beat
• Count 4 1 = 2 beats half beat
Rumba

111. Paso Doble
Paso doble means “double
step,“ which originated from
Spain and is inspired by
bullfighting. It is one of the most
dramatic of all the Latin dances.
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112. Time Signature:
2/4 with an accent on the first
beat of each bar
Counting in beats:
1 2
• Count 1 = 1 beat
• Count 2 = 1 beat
Paso
Doble

113. Jive
Jive was developed from the
dance “jitterbug“ from America.
The popularity of this dance
form coincided with that of
Rock n’ Roll.
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114. Time Signature:
4/4 with accent on the first beat, second
beat, and fourth beat of each bar
Counting in beats:
1 2 3a4 3a4
• Count 1 = 1 beat
• Count 2 = 1 beat
• Count 3 = ¾ beat
• Count a = ¼ beat
• Count 4 = 1 beat
Jive

115. Basic Dancesport Terminologies
⦁ Footwork – refers to the part of the foot in contact with
the floor.
⦁ Line of dance (LOD) – the counter clockwise direction
around the dance floor.
⦁ Wall – the direction perpendicular to the LOD pointing
towards the wall of the room.
⦁ Center - the direction perpendicular to the LOD
pointing towards the center of the room.
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116. Street Dance
(Hip-Hop Dance) 116

117. What is street dance?
Street dance is one of the
newest dance genres in the
20th century. It came from the
African-American hip-hop
culture and tremendously
spread worldwide.
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118. Street Dance
It is a dance style
performed to hip-hop
music and usually done in
the street. It has evolved
as part of the hip-hop
culture.
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119. Origin of Hip-Hop
Hip-hop culture is from the
African-American group who
were looking for a creative
outlet to vent their frustrations
and disappointments with the
society. It started by making use
of funky beats.
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120. Fundamental Characteristics
of Hip-Hop 120

121. Rapping (MCing)
The vocal element; rap
music is the heart of the
hip-hop musical genre.
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122. Disc Jockeying (DJing)
DJing means scratching or turn-table
record mixing.
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123. Break Dancing (B-boying)
B-boying is an elaborate social
dance form that came from Latino
and African-American males. It is
accentuated energetic movements
with acrobatic skills.
123

124. Graffiti Art
Also known as aerosol art. It is the act of
inscribing or drawing on walls for the purpose
of communicating a message to the general
public.
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125. Jungee Marcelo
One of the pioneers of
street dance in the
Philippines. He started the
first formal street dance
class in 1991.
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126. Elements of Street Dance 126

127. Bounce or Recoil
It is a quick contraction
and retraction with energy
and vitality.
127

128. Tightening of the Body
The body is controlled
with firmness and strength to
prepare it for explosive and
sudden movements.
128

129. Agility and Coordination
A street dancer must be
able to move quickly and
smoothly from one position
to the other with ease.
129

130. Fun
Hip-hop dance is not only
exciting but enjoyable as
well. Street dance is fun; and
fun is an essential element of
hip-hop.
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131. Street Dance Styles 131

132. Old School Street
Dance Style 132

133. • Also known as break dancing.
• Style that incorporates
gymnastic and acrobatic
movements.
• Power Moves: The windmill,
Headspin, Flare, and
Jackhammer.
• Basic Moves: Top Rock,
Uprock, 6-step, Moonwalk,
and Worm.
Breaking

134. • A quick contraction and
relaxation of muscles to
producing jerking of
various joints.
Popping

135. • Originally called Campbellocking.
• It is characterized by frequently
locking in place and moving
again after a quick freeze.
• Movements are generally large
and exaggerated.
• It is tightly synchronized with
music.
Locking

136. New School Street
Dance Style
136

137. • Characterized by unrestrained,
rapid-fire, and highly energetic
moves of the limbs and torso.
Krumping

138. • Dance style that emphasizes
fast, complex footsteps with
fluid movements of the
torso.
House

139. • Combination of hip-hop
dance style and jazz dance
movements.
Street
Jazz

140. “
“Hip-hop is not only
the music you listen to,
but the way you walk,
talk, dress, and act.”
- KRS One
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