Basic Hand Movements and Positions in Cheer Dance (Grade 10 - 4th Quarter)

1. In a beginning stance, feet together, hands down by the side in blades are being done.

2. For low touchdown, arms are bended straight down and parallel to each other, fist facing in.

3. Cheerdance is from the words, cheer and dance.

4. Cheerdancing originated from cheerleading which is the performance of a routine, usually dominated by gymnastic skills such as jumps, tumbling skills, lifts and tosses combined with shouting of cheers and yells

5. Proper posture is not important in cheer dance since it does not affect the overall performance.

6. Both arms in “Punch” position are extended straight out to the side and parallel to the ground, relax the shoulders.

7. Timing and synchronization are essential aspects of performing cheer dance routines effectively.

8. Arms are extended up forming a V in the “High V” position.

9. Flexibility, coordination and teamwork are also important in cheer dance.

10. In doing a “Diagonal”, one arm is extended straight up, one arm on hip in a fist.