When the weather outdoors is very cold, it is important for everyone to keep an eye on his or her body temperature. Rapidly dropping temperatures and other diverse changes in the weather can affect body temperature. This is especially true for supporters of sports events, such as cheerleaders. Not only does the weather outdoors affect…
DetailsDance professionals are usually thought to be regulated to those who start their career at an early age, but that is not necessarily the case. There are a number of professional dancers who have started to take lessons and learn to dance in their teens or later. Learning to dance does require an amount of…
DetailsThe rich food and desserts found everywhere during the holiday season gives a challenge to those who are determined to not regain the weight they have spent time and effort to lose during the preceding months. It is possible to eat sensibly and still enjoy some of the holiday favorites while celebrating with family and…
DetailsStaying in shape is essential for any athlete and a cheerleader is no exception. Throughout most of the year, practices and helpful camps help keep you in great shape, but sometimes the holidays and other breaks can be a bit problematic. You may not have as many practices during holidays and breaks and it’s easy…
DetailsIt is natural for concerned parents to get involved in their child’s extra-curricular activities. Sometimes, something strange seems to grab hold of parents where school-sponsored athletic programs are concerned. The fine line between interested involvement and parental interference can be crossed without apparent conscious awareness. Since several dynamics are involved – the good of the…
DetailsParents put a lot of effort into the activities of their children and this is especially true for parents of cheerleaders. Many parents are just as competitive as their children are, even to the point of turning their supportive encouragement into that of a drill sergeant. Often this becomes a point of pressure on the…
DetailsFor those who enjoy reality TV a new show is coming along the lines of Dancing with the Stars, Dance Moms and the like. This new show features the CJA (Central Jersey Allstars), a cheerleading team, including their coaches and the Senior 5 ladies. You can see the show on CMT, which debuted on September…
DetailsTrue professional cheerleaders may be young girls and boys started at age 12 or younger and all the way up through their early twenties and older. Cheerleading is a sport all to itself these days, with competitions, grueling practices, choreographing, learning stunts, and routines. It is not easy work. A person cannot just up and…
DetailsPerformance costumes are glittery, flowing and colorful. Here are a few of our favorites from both classic and novel performances: One enjoyed the romance of the “Othello” costumes, with their flowing, billowy fabric. Another loves the formal elegance of the “In the Night” costumes. These make even the novice feel like a professional ballerina. Have…
DetailsSabrina Chaudhry-Ellison is a warrior. And now, she’ll lead the Golden State Warrior Girls in the 2012 season as the team’s new Dance Team Director. With nearly two decades’ worth of professional dance experience, Ellison plans to cultivate a dance team with talent, heart and a whole lot of style. This year also marks the…
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