Tumbling. Jumps. Dances. Routines. Anyone who thinks cheerleading isn’t a sport likely hasn’t seen cheerleaders in action. Originating in the United States around the turn of the 20th century, cheerleading is now popular with those in middle school, high school and college. In the 1950s, the NFL got in on the action with the first squads involved in professional cheerleading.
Today, cheer goes far beyond pom-poms, team spirit and pep rallies. Professional competitions and all-star teams are increasingly popular, and cheerleaders choreograph advanced sequences, impressive stunts, and complicated gymnastics into their routines.
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