cheerleading
Sideline spirit support
Cheerleading is the activity of leading organized cheers and chants at sporting events, typically performed by a squad in matching uniforms.
What began as sideline support has evolved into a competitive athletic discipline involving gymnastics, stunts, and synchronized routines: She made the cheerleading squad.
Figuratively, cheerleading means offering enthusiastic but uncritical support: The press has been cheerleading for the administration rather than holding it accountable.
Sports competitor
uniform · practice · sideline · gymnasium · conditioning · training · athletic · NCAA
Acrobatic rolling and flipping
- stuntsDangerous performed feats
- pyramidsApex-topped geometric solids
- flipsQuick rotational motions
- handspringsAcrobatic flips using palms
backflips · cartwheels · aerials · tucks · layouts · twists · baskets · flyers
Regular sequence of actions
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
- formationCreation or arrangement
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
music · pom-poms · costumes · showmanship · precision · spectacle · halftime · exhibition
Lively vigor
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- zealIntense driving devotion
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- energyPower to do work
excitement · vivacity · animation · fervor · passion · eagerness · buoyancy · optimism
Citizens of a state
- regionalsMid-tier qualifying contests
- championshipsTitle-deciding competitions
- judgingForming an opinion
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
tryouts · varsity · tournament · divisions · placement · deductions · all-star · Worlds
Pleading for a cause
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- backingAid or sponsorship
- boostingIncreasing force or level
championing · rooting · encouragement · solidarity · loyalty · fanbase · pride · dedication
athlete
Sports competitor
captain · uniform · practice · sideline · gymnasium · conditioning · training · athletic · NCAA · recognition
tumbling
Acrobatic rolling and flipping
handsprings · backflips · cartwheels · aerials · tucks · layouts · twists · baskets · flyers · bases
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
- formationCreation or arrangement
synchronization · music · pom-poms · costumes · showmanship · precision · spectacle · halftime · exhibition · rehearsal
pep
Lively vigor
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- zealIntense driving devotion
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
energy · excitement · vivacity · animation · fervor · passion · eagerness · buoyancy · optimism · positivity
nationals
Citizens of a state
- regionalsMid-tier qualifying contests
- championshipsTitle-deciding competitions
- judgingForming an opinion
score · tryouts · varsity · tournament · divisions · placement · deductions · all-star · Worlds · qualifiers
advocacy
Pleading for a cause
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- backingAid or sponsorship
boosting · championing · rooting · encouragement · solidarity · loyalty · fanbase · pride · dedication · commitment
- group activitiesgroup games, voting, protest, group dance, group project
- K-12 Schoolselementary school, middle school, high school, student, classroom
- group dancesline dance, square dance, circle dance, conga line, round dance
- indoor sportsgymnastics, basketball, volleyball, badminton, judo
- performance skillsmagic, illusions, sleight of hand, juggling, mime
- physical performancemime, pantomime, acrobatics, contortion, juggling
cheerleadingplaying the game
Engaging in structured activity
competing · playing · athletic competition · main event · starting lineup
cheerleadingheckling
Hostile audience interruption
booing · jeering · taunting · discouragement · criticism
cheerleadingcriticism
Judgment of faults
skepticism · critical analysis · investigative journalism · fact-checking · naysaying
- cheerleading squadOrganized game-day supporters
- cheerleading competitionEvent judging squad routines
- competitive cheerleadingJudged athletic team performance
cheer, lead, leader, cheerful, leading, cheery, cheering, leadership, cheerless