Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cheerleader, a cheerleading program at the YMCA can help you develop your skills. Classes teach basic motion techniques, chants, stunts, and tumbling. Participants also develop their listening and social skills, as they learn to coordinate their movements and follow directions.
There are also non-scholastic programs where cheerleaders can practice their skills. These programs initially served as training grounds for high school and college cheer programs, but have since become popular in their own right. Most of these teams compete in six to ten competitions per year. The cost of participating is usually a few hundred dollars.
Competitions can be held at local, regional, or national venues. Some teams have professional choreographers. They perform choreographed routines and acrobatic dances. A cheerleading routine is composed of many elements that must be executed with perfect timing. Teams that win regional competitions advance to nationals.
Cheerleading is a popular sport in the United States. The modern version of the sport has added complex stunts and gymnastics. In the 1980s, all-star teams emerged and began broadcasting nationally. The first National High School Cheerleading Competition was broadcast on ESPN in 1983. At that time, over 85 percent of the cheerleading population was female.
Cheerleading is an exciting and competitive sport, but it is important to ensure safety. For this reason, the International Cheerleading Union, which was founded in 2004, is the official governing body of the sport. It includes participation from more than 100 national federations. The organization provides training and certification seminars for coaches and spotters, as well as competitions. Additionally, it maintains strict standards of safety for both participants and coaches.
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