We have so many reasons to be thrilled. First, of course, is the amazing success that both our debuting and veteran teams have experienced during football season! We love hearing about how our teams pump up the crowd, support their athletes, and continue to encourage inclusion throughout their communities! We've been able to share some of their stories in the latest issue of American Cheerleader magazine. Be sure to check it out!
Read MoreWe all have that one person whether it is your coach, your boss, a community group or even a super hero that inspires us. My biggest inspiration, especially during competition season, is Special Athletes. They break barriers on disease, illness and limitations to participate in a mentally and physically challenging sport. Most families who have children on these teams have a difficult time financially supporting their kids when it comes to paying for uniforms and traveling for competition season. The cheerleaders at ACE Franklin came up with a wonderful way to help those families in need.
Read MoreAs summer comes to a close and school goes back in session, it brings us to my favorite time of year…Competition Season! Some of the best performances in cheerleading and dance history were performed in the 2011-2012 season. Unforgettable routines were displayed week after week from the East coast to the West coast and many of them were caught in action! Take some time to look back at all of the memorable moments from last season on Varsity TV:
Read MoreWell, we have officially wrapped up our summer tour! After visiting 12 states, and speaking at 14 amazing UCA, UDA, and NCA camps, I can officially say it's been an incredible summer!
Read MoreAdmit it, when you are doing your homework, you can’t help but check your phone to look at your twitter timeline. Oh, and your best friend just uploaded 97 new photos from cheer camp on Facebook. Social media is addicting, and we are all guilty when it comes to checking it constantly. Why not put your addiction to good use and use social media to benefit your squad?
Read MoreThe new school year is right around the corner, which means there will be a TON of opportunities for you to demonstrate why America Needs Cheerleaders! Cheerleaders need to start the year off right by being ambassadors and generating a sense of community within their schools. In high school, my school kicked off the year with a freshmen orientation the week before the first day of classes. In the middle of the day, all of the new freshmen came into the gym for a pep rally.
Read MoreThe sun has started setting just a little bit earlier each day, making these glorious summer days and nights just a bit shorter. With the longer nights come cooler days and one thing that can make a lasting impact on your life forever- SCHOOL! Being on the cheer or dance team rocks, and when it comes down to it, the only reason you can even be on a team to begin with is because your school has made the decision to have the best extracurricular activities ever. So here are 5 things that you should do this 2012-2013 school year to make it the best ever:
Read MoreOur Billboard in Times Square! Our brand new billboard went up a few weeks ago in Times Square right next to the TKTS area! How cool is that?! Our show also got a brand new logo for Broadway.
Read MoreThe Sparkle Effect has been hard at work touring the nation’s largest cheerleading and dance camps, and we’re having an absolute blast! So far, we’ve hit up camps in Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri, and Arizona with our new Are you IN campaign. The welcome has been incredibly warm. UDA staff members at Tan-Tar-A resort in Missouri even rocked our Are you IN t-shirts during their opening demos!
Read MoreHey Varsity! The last time I checked in with news and information on The Sparkle Effect, I had just returned from UCA's Midwest Work Week, where I had the incredible opportunity to learn from some of the best cheer instructors in the nation. I was also gearing up for the summer of a lifetime, traveling to some of the biggest cheerleading and dance camps in the nation on The Sparkle Effect's Are you IN Tour.
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