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Lawrence Russell Herkimer (October 14, 1925 – July 1, 2015) was an American innovator in the field of cheerleading. He created the Herkie cheerleading jump, which was named after him, and received a patent for the pom-pom. [1] [2] Herkimer described his contribution to the field as taking it "from the raccoon coat and pennant to greater heights".
Since the 1960s, acoustic megaphones have generally been replaced by electric versions (below), although the cheap, light, rugged acoustic megaphone is still used in a few venues, like cheering at sporting events and cheerleading, and by lifeguards at pools and beaches where the moisture could damage the electronics of electric megaphones.
It can be performed to motivate sports teams, to entertain the audience, or for competition. Cheerleading routines typically range anywhere from one to three minutes, and contain components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting. Cheerleading originated in the United States, where it has become a tradition. It is less prevalent in the ...
A Texas father has gone viral after supporting his daughter's cheerleading team, copying their routine from the stands without missing a beat. Cecelia Simmons shared a video of her husband, Andre ...
The Charger Girls performed a variety of dance routines during home games. The squad was founded in 1990, and is managed by e2k Event and Entertainment, which also manages the Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings, and San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush dance teams. [1]
Cheerleading stunts can have different levels of complexity. (Cornell University) In the competitive athletic sport of cheerleading, stunts are defined as building performances that display a team's skill or dexterity. Stunts range from basic two-legged stunts, one-legged extended stunts, and high-flying basket tosses.
Bring It On is an anthology series of cheerleading films that began with Bring It On (2000) [1] and was followed by five direct-to-video sequels and one Halloween-themed television film sequel, [2] none of which contain any of the original film's cast members.
Cheerleader (band), an indie pop band from Philadelphia, PA. "Cheerleader" (Omi song), a 2012 song by OMI, covered by Pentatonix "Cheerleader" (Porter Robinson song), a 2024 song by Porter Robinson from his album Smile! :D "Cheerleader", a 2009 song by Grizzly Bear from their album Veckatimest