20 Terms
Contributors in Cheerleading
Cheerleading
split-lift
Dance; Cheerleading
The flier is in a seated straddle with one base holding each leg and the backspot holds the same way as a sponge.
extension
Dance; Cheerleading
Flyer stands with each foot in the hands of a base while her arms are in an extended overhead position. The back can either hold the ankles of the flyer, or support the wrists of the bases. In a ...
cupie
Dance; Cheerleading
The Cupie is almost identical to the Full Extension except that the flyer's feet are together, in one hand of a single base or with one foot each in the hands of two bases. In a partner stunt the ...
back base
Dance; Cheerleading
This is the person standing behind the stunt. They help to position the flyer in the bases hands. They, for the most part, support most of the weight of the flyer.
flaggies
Dance; Cheerleading
The perfoming art of twirling one or two flag(s) as part of a choreographed routine.
cheerleading uniform
Dance; Cheerleading
This is a uniform outfit worn by cheerleading squads usually indicative of the mascot, school, and/or colors of the team and/or organization they are representing.
mascot
Dance; Cheerleading
It is any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck. -- colloquially (informally) includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional ...
