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So you think you’ve got nothing in common with “Laguna’s” Tessa or “Top Model’s” CariDee? Think again. After all, making the squad is kind of like being cast on a reality show! After showing off your unique talents

It’s almost that time of the year. After all the countless hours and the blood, sweat and tears you put into last season, it’s time to start the whole process over again! Tryouts can be one of the

AC asked members of our Hot Squad, a reader panel made up of all-star, college and school cheerleaders, to share their tryout wish lists with us. In exchange, we’re providing them (and you) with an honest reality check

This spring, newbies and seasoned pros alike will face a whirlwind of nerves, strained vocal cords and hairspray nausea that can only be classified as one thing: cheerleading tryouts.

The city school board in Dothan, AL, just passed a few measures regarding cheerleading tryouts in the district’s schools. In this list of regulations is the prohibition of stunts and tumbling

For me, one of the most powerful cheer moments of 2009 was watching the International Cheer Union (ICU) World Championships in April. Sitting in the stands of Disney’s Wide World of Sports

Do you train yourself with any special conditioning drills in the months, weeks, and days leading up to the date? Or is stretching and sharpening your motions in a mirror most important to your preparation?

All too often, cheerleaders consider graduation from high school a bittersweet celebration. While finally graduating is a huge accomplishment, with it comes the premature end to your cheer career. But just because