Competitive dance

Cheerleading ¨ What are you afraid of? Dropping a stunt? Not throwing tumbling? Forgetting a part of the routine? Your bow falling out Use fear as motivation. Because it only makes you stronger.¨ -unknown During the first cheerleading practice of my sophomore year, I had fallen from a stunt, dislocated my elbow and tore ligaments. I went to physical therapy and was released for cheerleading camp. I was allowed to fly and do the motions. I wasn't allowed to base or tumble. Cheerleading camp…

young girl. Over the last ten years, cheerleading has not only taught me how to stunt, tumble and dance, it has also taught me so many remarkable life lessons, such as leadership, teamwork, determination, and perseverance. One important lesson I have learned over the years is how to overcome failure as well as learning to control the fear of failure. The all-star cheerleading industry is very competitive; one small mistake in a routine can make an incredible impact on the outcome of the…

at school, I am constantly trying to find outlets for my enthusiasm. The arts have always had a high importance in my life, especially within the last few years. In 2007 I was a chorus member in a school production of ‘Fame’, where I learnt several dance routines, songs and knowledge about the general production and running of a musical. I have also been to the West End on several occasions to see various shows – all of which I have considered to be breathtaking and inspirational. From an…

Cheerleading ¨ What are you afraid of? Dropping a stunt? Not throwing tumbling? Forgetting a part of the routine? Your bow falling out? Use fear as motivation. Because it only makes you stronger.¨ -unknown. During the first cheerleading practice of my sophomore year, I had fallen from a stunt, dislocated my elbow and tore ligaments. I went to physical therapy for a few weeks and was eventually released for cheerleading camp. I was allowed to fly and do the motions. I wasn't allowed to tumble…

food storage containers, did they decide that I was serious. Looking back, I see that my single-minded perseverance, positive and creative attitude, and focus served me even then and this strong mental attitude proved my powerful advantage in a competitive field. Thus and, as my father says, blissfully ignorant of the costs that lay ahead, my parents engaged a coach and took me to the rink: a cavernous, bracingly cold, and enormously vaulted…

from the Ballroom Dance Club approached me and said, “Do you want to learn?” I found the courage to say, “Yes.” So, she pulled me into a corner of the Great Hall and we began…

American Cowboy Country line dancing is a form of dance in which groups of people no matter their size, age or gender dance in lines while executing the same movements. The costumes associated with this dance are of a western style. The idea of the “American Cowboy” is often paralleled with line dancing. The sex of the “American Cowboy” is male and has the gender identity relating to masculinity; this figure is often highly romanticized. Although this dance is acceptable for anyone to…

in 1980. “You wanna make it right? Then when you go to Nationals... bring it. Don't slack off because you feel sorry for us. That way, when we beat you, we'll know it's because we're better.”(Bring it on) in the movie bring it on it shows us how competitive and important competition really are. In you first compete with schools in your district, then you go regionals, then you go to national. Just like any other sport, cheerleaders also compete. Whether it’s just for a win or a trophy.…

Balancing Act – Cheerleading and College Success vs. Complex Family Dynamics By Regina Aaron Escondido, CA - The professional voice that greets callers at a successful auto body shop belongs not to a seasoned vehicle repair specialist, but to Dominique “Domi” Hillery, a former member of Santa Monica College’s all-girl cheerleading squad. Domi was a member of the squad for 2 years and participated in many events and competitions, but her aspirations to become a professional cheerleader,…

The misunderstood art of dance Dance has been around for several thousands of years. To many it is a sense of culture and community. People have been dancing since early civilization and for some it is a way of life. Dance can be traced back to early days of civilization sourcing from Africa and Europe. Many people argue about if dance is a sport or an art. Which i believe it is an art, that has lost its respected beauty along the way. For centuries, dance has been a way people expressed their…