READY SET DANCE It’s halftime at the football game The crowd goes quiet Onto the field marches the dance team There are two types of dance teams Kickline dance teams are noted for their high kicks Dance teams are popular at high school sporting events 5 CHAPTER 1
A dance team performs in a competition Each kick is performed in unison Jazz dance teams mostly use jazz dance techniques Sometimes a dance team will perform both styles Either way dance teams know how to entertain a crowd 6
Dance teams grew from other activities Cheerleading teams drill teams and pep squads all entertain fans at school games The first cheerleaders yelled chants at football games Drill teams march in patterns Pep squads lead cheers often using pom-poms DANCE TIP Dancing requires flexibility Always warm and stretch your muscles before a class or performance 7
