XCA Level 1

All Star Level 1

It’s very important to teach good conditioning habits at this stage because those habits are the framework for the increasingly difficult skills to follow as Athletes progress to more advanced levels of Cheerleading. The following lists the skills each Level 1 Cheerleader should be familiar with and able to perform.

MUST HAVE:  Willingness to learn

Level 1 Tumbling Skills

  • Forward Roll, Cartwheel, Round-off, Bridge, Bridge / Kickover, Backbend, Backbend/Kickover, Front Limber, Front Walkover

Level 1 Jumps Skills

  • Tuck Jump, Straddle Jump, Toe Touch, Combination Jump with a re-prep

Level 1 Dance Skills

  • Basic motion technique, correct placement, able to count music, able to hit motions on correct beat, formation changes while dancing, performs basic level changes

Level 1 Stunt Skills

  • Thigh Stand, Thigh Stand Sequence, Below Prep Level Sequence, Single Leg Variation Below Prep Level,  Prep – 2 feet, Prep / Pencil Dismount, prep / Cradle, prep / Turn-Moving, Shoulder Sit / Prep, Stunt Transition – 3 skills