Cheerleader Appreciation Day

Lauren Schondau

BY C STONE | THE SUPER HOT ||| CHEERLEADERS

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Today is international cheerleader appreciation day. Technically, it isn't, but I decided to post one anyway. I hope you enjoy the photos I snatched from a variety of instagram social media accounts. 

Stamp Outriders

Cheerleaders have to travel around the country, dutifully following their team. With their legendary work ethic and dancing skills, they are known to be very creative professional dancers.

With their hectic schedules, product placement demands, and crazy promotional videos - I'm still amazed at some of these videos, they're professionally edited.

With the advancement of women's rights, you'd think cheerleading is a way of  the past. You'd be dead wrong: There are far more cheerleaders today than there ever was. 

Most cheerleaders have full time jobs to supplement the tiny income they make. With the exception of the largest organizations, few can only work as a full time cheerleader. They become official ambassadors of their teams brands, adhering to their strict rules and regulations.

If you've ever watched the Netflix Series covering the DCC squad, then you'll understand a tiny fraction of the constant pressure these talented young women face daily: Diets, strict exercise regimes, and constant attention to grooming.

Morgan Perschy, DCC

Have we reached peak cheerleader? I think so. Unless the NFL expands beyond the continental United States, there's little chance of the main football organization expanding with more. But you never know, there could be more college-level cheerleaders popping up into the main view - we just never report them.

One item I've noticed is the majority have corporate sponsors they feature in Instagram: Many use products on camera, touting whatever drink or supplement they 'use' to achieve their looks. I don't believe it; but if that money helps them pay off college debts, all the better for them. It's a tough world out there people.

Forced to wear outrageous outfits that barely contain their perfect features, without needing ridiculous products like invisign. Come on. These pretty girls have perfect teeth. How many have veneers? One never knows, but do know, I'm jealous of that.

I'll be covering more cheerleaders in the year, focusing on different sports teams. 

But the most important question I have to ask is: What areas can cheerleading improve? We know they do a fantastic job of bringing social and health awareness to people. The DCC have special cowboy boots bringing awareness to a variety of ailments. 

ATL Cheerleaders

Many cheerleaders branch out into modelling but few can pursue it full time. It's just too competitive and quite Frankley, once you cross 25, most tend to drift off into other professional fields to make a living. 

The competition is fierce. In today's professional cheerleader field, you have to juggle multiple hats to achieve your dream of dancing on a football field. Most do not complete the 5 year tenure on the team. Few women work past their point in cheerleading and move to team management. That's s shame. We need more women leaders in cheerleading - including the back office. 

I have a massive amount of respect for them and hope this little article sheds light on how much I adore them. With respect, these professional dancers all have their own lives and dreams.

I wish them the best.

Chris

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