Being a dancer is so much more than standing on the sidelines, rooting on your team or performing on the competition stage, hoping to impress the judges and fans. You may not realize it at the time, but the benefits of dance can help you navigate life in a unique and incredible way. Aside from […]

Being a cheerleader is so much more than standing on the sidelines, cheering on your team or performing on the competition floor, hoping to impress the judges and fans. You may not realize it at the time, but the benefits of cheer can help you navigate life in a unique and incredible way.   Aside from the physical skills it takes to stunt, jump and tumble, being a cheerleader teaches […]

Of course you want to be ready for camp, but “ready” may not mean what you think. Being ready means being prepared to learn. Here are a few do’s and don’ts that will help. DO… Work your fundamentals. Often, we get used to doing the same four or five skills that we use at games […]

Did you know it costs more than $1 billion to operate St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital each year, and almost all of that funding comes from donations? St. Jude treats thousands of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases each year, and it’s made possible by teamwork.  When we say teamwork, we mean it. There are hundreds of organizations and people who come together to raise money every single day to […]

Every year, the all star season wraps up with end of season championships that teams and programs look forward to all year long. Teams shine as they showcase their routines one last time, finally polished after a full season of full outs and competition appearances. And this year, those final competitions looked a little bit […]

The role of a spirit squad member transcends far beyond the sidelines, football fields, competition floors, and practice mats. Spirit leaders are responsible for showing up for their peers, being ambassadors for their schools, community leadership, the list goes on… There’s a lot to learn, and that’s why our Varsity Spirit Camp Instructors have been […]

It’s often said that school spirit is the heart of a school. You may also think of school pride in this way to. School pride helps foster a sense of belonging among students and staff who are part of a school. This sense of camaraderie has a powerful influence in school culture and academic performance—hence […]

Tiana Day is a 17-year-old cheerleader who wants to create change. On June 6, 2020, with the help of Mimi Zoila, she led the first ever protest across the Golden Gate Bridge. The nearly two-mile peaceful march brought together tens of thousands of people to protest and bring awareness to the Black Lives Matter movement. […]