The Dallas Cowboys' cheerleaders are actually dancers, not cheerleaders. Our team performs what we call 'military-style' cheering. It's precise, it looks good, and it's in line with Universal Cheering Association guidelines. However, it's often not what high schools teach their cheerleaders. They want to be at the collegiate level.
Military style calls for exacting teamwork, which translates into many, many hours of practice.
Athletes all By definition, the primary purpose of a sport is competition. Ferris is among the schools who recognize cheerleaders as student athletes. They follow the NCAA guidelines regarding academics and behavior. And our head cheer-leading coach is invited to all head coach meetings. Elizabeth Grzegorczyk of Kawkawlin, now in her fourth and final year on the squad, believes cheerleaders do not always receive the respect they deserve.