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Elite Beat Agents is a rhythm video game for the Nintendo DS, released in North America, Europe, and South Korea. It serves as an international adaptation of Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, a previous rhythm title from iNiS. The game shares similarities with its predecessor, developed by iNiS specifically fo...
Cheer follows Georgia’s elite cheerleading team, the Bulldogs, as they train for national championships. The series offers an intimate look at the intense dedication, physical demands, and competitive spirit of collegiate cheerleading. It’s particularly compelling for viewers interested in athletic...
Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan is a rhythm game for the Nintendo DS released in Japan in 2005. Players use the touchscreen to tap in time with Japanese pop songs, supporting characters featured within a manga-style presentation. The game’s popularity led to its import and subsequent influence on other rhythm...
The Spartan Cheerleaders are a recurring pair of comedic characters from the American sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, played by Will Ferrell and Cheri Oteri. Debuting in the 1990s, the duo consists of Craig and Arianna, two overzealous, socially awkward students who were cut from the officia...
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Major 1990s SNL favorite with iconic Ferrell and Oteri chemistry, relentless physical commitment, and broad cultural recognition.
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A reverse scorpion is an advanced cheerleading stunt position in which the flyer balances on one leg while drawing the other foot upward behind the body toward the head. The flyer faces away from the direction normally associated with a standard scorpion position, which gives the skill its name. The...
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Advanced flexibility stunt admired for dramatic body line, balance, and considerable mobility.
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In cheerleading, the scorpion is an advanced air position executed by a flyer while being supported by bases during a stunt. The flyer pulls their bent leg upward from behind their back until the foot extends above their head, creating a shape that resembles a striking scorpion's tail. This maneuver...
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Signature cheer flexibility position with strong visual appeal, though execution quality varies considerably.
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America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is a 2024 Netflix sports documentary series directed by Greg Whiteley. The program offers a behind-the-scenes look at the auditions, training camp, and intense preparation process for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders during the 2023 to 2024 NFL seaso...
The heel stretch is an advanced cheerleading stunt in which a flyer, supported by one or more bases, raises one leg vertically and grasps it by the heel while balancing on the other leg. It requires substantial hamstring and hip flexibility, as well as core strength and balance from the flyer and st...
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Visually impressive flyer position demanding flexibility and balance, widely valued in advanced cheer routines.
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A scale is a cheerleading stunt in which the flyer balances on one supporting leg while extending the other leg outward and upward, usually holding the raised foot or ankle with one hand. Bases support the flyer and help maintain stability while the flyer controls posture, leg extension, and body te...
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Flexibility-focused stunt position with attractive line and solid balance demands.
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Acrobatic cheerleading is a team discipline combining choreographed dance, jumps, tumbling, partner stunts, pyramids, and basket tosses. Athletes perform defined roles such as bases, flyers, and spotters, with scoring commonly considering execution, difficulty, synchronization, and overall routine c...
The cheerleading arabesque is a body position in which a flyer stands on one leg while extending the other leg backward, usually toward a horizontal line. The position combines balance, hip extension, and control, and its name comes from the related ballet position. In a stunt, the flyer may perform...
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Classic body position offering visual clarity and routine utility, though technically moderate.
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The basket toss is a fundamental stunt in American cheerleading where multiple bases interlock their hands to launch a flyer into the air. Typically performed by four bases and a back spot, the group uses their combined strength to propel the participant high above their heads. During the flight pha...
The lib, short for liberty, is a one-leg cheerleading stunt in which the flyer stands on one leg while being supported by one or more bases and usually a back spotter. The free leg is commonly held in a bent or controlled position, while the flyer maintains an upright posture and balance. It is used...
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Foundational cheer stunt position valued for stability and progression but limited standalone complexity.
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The liberty is a fundamental stunt in cheerleading, often categorized as an intermediate skill before progressing to more advanced acrobatics. In this maneuver, a flyer is elevated by a base or group of bases and balances upright on one leg. The flyer's free foot rests against the inside of the supp...
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Iconic one-leg cheer stunt requiring balance and team stability, with broad competitive recognition.
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The hurdler jump is a cheerleading jump in which one leg is extended while the other is bent, creating a shape that resembles a hurdler clearing an obstacle. A front hurdler sends the straight leg forward, whereas a side hurdler extends it laterally; arm positions and required execution can vary by...
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Established cheer jump valued for flexibility and form, but less iconic and spectacular than the toe touch.
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A full-up is a twisting entry used in competitive and sideline cheerleading group stunts. During the transition, the flyer completes a full 360-degree twist around the body's vertical axis while the bases and spotters lift or release the flyer into a supported position, commonly an extension. The sk...
In cheerleading, prone describes a body position in which a performer lies face down with the torso generally horizontal. In a stunt or pyramid, a flyer may be held or supported in this position by one or more bases, depending on the routine and applicable safety rules. The position can be used as p...
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Useful transitional stunt shape with limited difficulty and comparatively modest audience impact.
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An elevator is a two-legged cheerleading stunt in which two bases support a top person, also called a flyer, with one foot held in each base's hands. The flyer is raised to prep or shoulder level while the group coordinates the lift, balance, and dismount, often with a back spot for additional suppo...
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Essential developmental cheer stunt with strong training value, but modest difficulty and limited elite distinction.
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Liberty is a one-leg cheerleading stunt in which the flyer rises above the bases and balances with one foot supported, while the free leg is bent so the foot is near the standing knee. The bases support the flyer through the hands or other approved grips, and a back spot may assist depending on the...
Around the World is an acrobatic cheerleading stunt in which a flyer is transferred between bases while rotating through a full 360 degrees. The movement requires coordinated timing, controlled grips, and communication among the athletes because the flyer is supported by different bases during the r...
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Entertaining group stunt emphasizing coordination and timing, but limited standardization and elite-level reputation.
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Hellcats is a television series centered on the lives of college cheerleaders, primarily focusing on Marti Perkins’s efforts to secure an athletic scholarship through her involvement with the Hellcats team. The show aired on The CW from 2010-2011 and featured a cast including Ashley Tisdale and Robb...
Bow and arrow is a cheerleading body position and variation of the heel stretch. The flyer balances on one leg, holds the other leg extended beside the head with the opposite hand, and places the free arm and upper torso through the opening formed by the raised leg and arm. The position requires fle...
Scorpion is a cheerleading body position in which a flyer, supported above the floor, bends one leg upward behind the body and reaches back to hold the raised foot. The shape resembles a scorpion's curved tail and is performed on one leg within a stunt. It requires substantial back, hip, and shoulde...
In cheerleading, a heel stretch is a one-leg position in which the flyer holds the heel of the lifted leg and extends that leg away from the body. The stunt is commonly performed with the supporting leg straight and the lifted leg held high, while the bases and, when used, a spotter help support the...
The arabesque is a cheerleading stunt derived from the arabesque position in classical ballet. In this movement, a flyer balances on one supporting leg while extending the other leg horizontally behind or to the side, depending on the variation. The stunt requires balance, flexibility, body control,...
In cheerleading, a pyramid is a connected stunt formation in which several athletes support or link with elevated participants. The athletes at the bottom are generally called bases, while the elevated participants are commonly called flyers, with spotters providing additional control and safety. Py...
The torch stunt is a cheerleading stunt in which the flyer balances on one supporting foot while presenting a turned-out body position. The pose is related to a liberty-style balance, with the flyer’s hip and raised leg rotated so that the leg extends horizontally or near horizontally. It is intende...
A cupie is a cheerleading stunt in which a flyer is supported upright above the bases, with the flyer standing on the bases' hands and keeping both feet close together. The position requires the flyer to maintain balance while the bases control the support points and timing. Variations may use one s...
A heel stretch is a cheerleading stunt in which a flyer stands on one leg while holding the heel of the other leg and extending that leg outward, usually to the side. The position combines flexibility, balance, leg strength, and controlled support from the base and spotter. It is commonly taught as...
A cradle catch is a cheerleading dismount used to bring a flyer safely from an elevated stunt to the bases. The flyer is released from the stunt and lands horizontally across the bases' supporting arms, with the bases controlling the descent and catch. It is a partner-based acrobatic skill that depe...
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