UAAP Cheerdance Competition
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Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a physical activity, sometimes a competitive sport, based on organized routines, usually ranging from one to three minutes, which contain the components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting to direct spectators of events to cheer on sports teams at games or to participate...
. However, it does not count in the tabulation to determine the UAAP Overall Championship.
Studio 23
Studio 23
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received the right to televise the UAAP Men's Basketball. Along with it came the coverage rights of the annual UAAP Cheerdance Competition. The hosts of the event usually start with an audience roll call. After each participating university's name is called, the audience from that school chants their most popular cheer along with their official drummers. However, the dancers of their respective pep squads are not shown to viewers, on site and over live streaming, until their performance. The sequence of the roll call are random and solely the discretion of the hosts or producers. The sequence of the performance are determined by drawing of lots prior the competition.
Since 2006, side-court reporters of each participating universities join the main host of the event. Before the announcement of winners and after all squads have performed, a recap is shown during the telecast. Only the champion and first and second runners-up are announced at the end of the competition. Except in 2008, 2010 and 2011, the host(s) reveal the average scores before announcing the winners.
University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
has the most championships (8) followed by University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
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(7). University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
is the current defending champion.
The 2008 Samsung
Samsung
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UAAP Cheerdance Competition was the most attended UAAP event with a record-breaking 23,443 paying audience.
2011 Results
The University of the Philippines Pep Squad bested the other teams in the 2011 UAAP Cheerdance Competition. It is followed by second placer DLSU Animo Squad, which made a surprising comeback at the podium after 12 years, and third placer, perennial runner-up, Far Eastern University Cheering Squad. Eight-time champion UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe crashed out of the top three once again as it ranked fourth in this year's edition. The remaining teams were ranked as follows: Adamson Pep Squad (5th), National University Pep Squad (6th), Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion (7th), and UE Pep Squad (8th).2010 Results
For the UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2010 Edition, the University of the Philippines bagged the championship crown gaining four first place marks from the judges. The Far Eastern University placed second with 3 second place and 2 third place marks, while the University of Santo Tomas received 2 second place and 3 third place nods from the board of judges. The following are the scores of the top three teams out of a possible total score of 500 points from 5 judges:- University of the Philippines - 440.9 points (88.18%)
- Far Eastern University - 421.4 points (84.28%)
- University of Santo Tomas - 407.5 points (81.50%)
Participants
| School | Cheerdance Team |
|---|---|
| Adamson University Adamson University Adamson University is a private university Catholic university in Manila, Philippines, founded on June 30, 1932 by Greek immigrant George Lucas Adamson as the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry... (AdU) |
Adamson Pep Squad (with AdU Drummers and Yellers Online) |
| Ateneo de Manila University Ateneo de Manila University The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits... (ADMU) |
Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion |
| De La Salle University De La Salle University De La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director... (DLSU) |
DLSU Animo Squad (DLSU Pep Squad: 1994-2007) |
| Far Eastern University Far Eastern University Far Eastern University in the University Belt area, West Sampaloc, City of Manila, is a nonsectarian, private university in the Philippines. Created by the merger of Far Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, FEU became a university in 1934 under the guidance of... (FEU) |
FEU Cheering Squad (with FEU Green Bisons and FEU Boosters) |
| National University National University (Philippines) National University is a university in Manila, Philippines.It is a founding member of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and is a pioneer of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities... (NU) |
NU Pep Squad |
| University of the East University of the East The University of the East is a private nonsectarian university located in University Belt Area, district of Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1946 as a coeducational institution... (UE) |
UE Pep Squad |
| University of the Philippines (UP) | UP Pep Squad UP Pep Squad The University of the Philippines Varsity Pep Squad, more popularly known as the UP Pep Squad or simply UP Pep, was formed in 1998. From its humble beginnings as a group of 5 UP basketball fans known as the "Hecklers", the squad has blossomed into a the official cheerleading and cheerdance team of... (Filipiniana Dance Troupe: 1994-1996) |
| University of Santo Tomas University of Santo Tomas The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the... (UST) |
UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe (with the UST Yellow Jackets UST Yellow Jackets The UST Yellow Jackets is the official pep squad and drumline of the University of Santo Tomas. It works together with the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, the official dance troupe of the university... ) |
Rules
The competition rules has been revised through the years since it began. The following is based on the most recent rules drafted in 2008.Basic Rules
- One official team per UAAP-member university
- 15-25 UAAP-eligible students
- Max of 5 spotters/propsmen, in all-black garb
- Up to 2 substitutes 12 hours before the competition
- No interaction between members of the panel judges and participants, coaches and spectators
- No abusive and profane language
- No inappropriate and disrespectful action
Performance
- Routines must have:
- School cheer yelled live
- Dance techniques, variety of formations, synchronization with music and cheers
- To count, 50% of the squad must perform:
- Min 3 jumps/leaps
- Min 3 lifts/stunts
- Toss
- Gymnastics/tumbling
- Min 3 pyramids (Max 2.5 high)
- Maximum of 7 snares and 12 bass drums
- Routine should be between 4–5 minutes long
- Cheerleaders may not perform outside the boundary line of 15x20 meters performance area
Judges
In 2009, UAAP replaced the panel of judges with representatives from various cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics organizations. Prior 2009, the panel of judges compose of representative from 8 UAAP-member schools and a representative from a credible gymnastics organizations.These are the judges for 2011:
- Paul Alexander Morales, Artistic Director of Ballet Philippines
- Damien Ng , Representative from International Cheer Union Singapore
- Michelle Tang, Representative from International Cheer Union Singapore
- Javier Beren, Representative from International Federation of Cheerleading - Philippines
- Ai Hasegawa, Representative from International Federation of Cheerleading - Japan
The following are the judges for 2010:
- Anatoly Panassiukov, Ballet Master of Philippine Ballet Theatre
- Jasmin Ortega, Coach of Women's Artistic Gymnastics International School-Manila (International Judge)
- Evangeline Navarro, Vice-President of the Cheerleading Association of the Philippines
- Robbie Hayden, Member of Technical Committee of Asian Cheerleading Federation
- Javier Beren, Technical Director of Pilipinas Cheerleading Association
Judges for 2009:
- Dr. Sylvia Chua, President and Founder of the Cheerleading Association of the Philippines
- Douglas Nierras, Powerdance Artistic Director
- Evan Alvia, Pilipinas Cheerleading Federation president
- Joy Garcia Valenton, representing Gymnastics Association of the Philippines
- Ai Hasegawa, Foundation of Japan Cheerleading Association
Criteria
The criteria for judging varies year-on-year. In 2008, the criteria was changed to a more cheerleading-focused point-system giving a maximum score for each element of cheerleading and/or dancing.| Element | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Technique | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | |
| Choreography | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Synchronization | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Formations | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | |
| Degree of Difficulty | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Pyramids | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lifts & Stunts | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Tosses | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Tumbling | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Jumps & Leaps | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Audibility/Clarity of Cheers | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | |
| Audience Impact | 5 | ||||
| Overall Effectiveness | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Uniforms & Props | 5 | ||||
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Sponsors
| Major Sponsor | Competition Name | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Jollibee Jollibee Jollibee Foods Corporation is the parent company of Jollibee, a fast-food restaurant chain based in the Philippines. Among JFC's popular brands are Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Caffe Ti-amo, Mang Inasal and Burger King... |
Jollibee Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge | 1994–1996 |
| Nestlé Ice Cream | Nestlé Crunch Ice Cream Cheering Competition | 1998–1999 |
| Nestlé Non-Stop Cheerdance Competition | 2000–2005 | |
| Samsung Samsung The Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea... |
Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition | 2007–2011 |
Results
| Year | Host school | Champion | 2nd place | 3rd place | Stunner awardee | Group Stunt Winner | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 UAAP Season 57 UAAP Season 57 is the 1994-1995 season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, which was hosted by the National University.-Men's playoffs:-Juniors' Division:-Seniors' Division:... |
 NU |
 UST |
 DLSU |
 FEU |
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| 1995 UAAP Season 58 UAAP Season 58 is the 1995–1996 season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, which was hosted by the Ateneo de Manila University.-Men's playoffs:-Juniors' Division:-Seniors' Division:... |
 ADMU |
UST |
DLSU |
 UP |
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| 1996 UAAP Season 59 UAAP Season 59 is the 1996-1997 season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, which is was hosted by De La Salle University-Manila. The season opened on July 13, 1996, at the Araneta Coliseum... |
DLSU |
UST 91.70 |
UP 88.86 |
DLSU 86.43 |
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| 1997 UAAP Season 60 -Juniors' Division:-Seniors' Division:-External links:*... |
 AdU |
The competition was suspended for a year. | ||||||
| 1998 UAAP Season 61 -Seniors Division championships:-Juniors Division championships:-Juniors' Division:-Seniors' Division:-External links:**... |
UE |
FEU |
DLSU |
UP |
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| 1999 UAAP Season 62 -Juniors' Division:-Seniors' Division:-External links:*... |
UP |
UP |
UST |
FEU |
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| 2000 UAAP Season 63 UAAP Season 63 is the 2000-2001 season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, which was hosted by the University of Santo Tomas. The season opened on July 15, 2000, at the Araneta Coliseum.-Elimination round:Host team in boldface.... |
UST |
UP 92.75 |
UST 89.12 |
FEU |
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| 2001 UAAP Season 64 UAAP Season 64 is the 2001-2002 season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, which was hosted by the Far Eastern University.-Elimination round:Host team in boldface.-Bracket:-Juniors' Division:-Seniors' Division:... |
FEU |
UP 81.22 |
AdU 77.11 |
UST 76.32 |
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| 2002 UAAP Season 65 UAAP Season 65 is the 2002-2003 season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, which was hosted by National University. The season opened on July 13, 2002.-Elimination round:Host team in boldface.-Bracket:-Juniors' Division:... |
NU |
UST 87.38 |
 UE 84.88 |
UP 84.00 |
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| 2003 UAAP Season 66 UAAP Season 66 is the 2003-2004 season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, which was hosted by the Ateneo de Manila University... |
ADMU |
UST 89.50 |
UP 88.16 |
FEU 88.00 |
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| 2004 | DLSU |
UST 93.61 |
UP 90.56 |
FEU 87.09 |
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| 2005 | AdU |
UST 90.98 |
UP 90.76 |
FEU 88.72 |
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| 2006 | UE |
UST 94.96 |
FEU 93.20 |
UP 91.70 |
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| 2007 | UST |
UP 92.66 |
UST 92.16 |
FEU 91.66 |
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| 2008 | UP |
UP 93.30 |
UST 85.03 |
FEU 83.96 |
Frances Fleta |
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| 2009 | FEU |
FEU 86.10 |
ADMU 83.40 |
UP 83.10 |
Sari Campos |
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| 2010 | DLSU |
UP 88.18 |
FEU 84.28 |
UST 81.50 |
Nikka de Dios |
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| 2011 | ADMU |
UP 93.70% |
DLSU 89.45% |
FEU 85.01% |
Nesza Salvador |
UP |
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| 2012 | NU |
To be held | ||||||
Notes: - The UAAP Board suspended the competition when a member from the UP Filipiniana figured in an accident during practice. - In 1998, UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe did not join the competition. - De La Salle University was suspended in 2006 and was not allowed to join the competition. - In 2011, UAAP introduced the Group Stunt Competition. However, only five member-schools competed where Adamson Pep Squad, DLSU Animo Squad, and UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe did not participate.
Championship table
| School | Last Championship |
Rank | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 14 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 16 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 13 | |
| — | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | |
| — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |
| — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |
| — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |
| — | — | — | — | 0 | |
The Perennial Top 3
Since it was introduced, only three cheerleading organizations have won the cheerdance competition: FEU Cheering Squad, UP Pep Squad, and UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe. Also, since 2000, the year when Nestlé coined the cheerdance in the competition name,these squads from the three UAAP-members schools have occupied Top 3 spots in most occasions. Since that year, only in four instances that a school has barged into the Top 3 while taking the 1st runner-up award: Adamson University (2001), University of the East (2002), Ateneo de Manila University (2009), and De La Salle University (2011). During those instances, the first runner-up award was taken at the expense of two member-schools: Far Eastern University (2001 and 2002) and University of Santo Tomas (2009 and 2011).
These squads have won the Top 3 spots from 2003 up to 2008, including a three-peat scenario from 2003 to 2005 when UP, UST, and FEU landed as champions, second place, and third place, respectively.
UP–UST rivalry
| University of the Philippines | University of Santo Tomas |
Chronology of events
The UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe won the first three years of competition from 1994 to 1996. They did not compete in the 1998 season and instead joined the 1st Lipton Cheering Cup Competition. The rivalry between the two squads began in 1999 when UST returned to reclaim the title after their year of absence. However, they only finished second behind UP Pep Squad. In 2001, UP Pep Squad matched the record of UST's three consecutive wins.In 2002, UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe regained the title while UP Pep Squad finished third. The next three years had UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe in first place and UP Pep Squad as runner-up. In 2006, UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe received their eighth title via five consecutive victories with the highest recorded score in the history of the competition while UP Pep Squad finished third on that year. UP Pep Squad regained the title in 2007 and garnered their fifth title in 2008, setting the highest recorded lead over 2nd place UST. The UP Pep Squad's goal of a second three-peat, however, was not realized in 2009, with the title going to FEU. That year, UP finished 3rd while the Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion dislodged UST out of the top 3 with a surprise 2nd place finish. In 2010, UP edged out FEU to regain the title, while UST regained a spot in the top 3.
For the 2011 edition, UP maintained its top form and grabbed the top plum, bringing its total number of championships to seven. Trailing UP are the DLSU Animo Squad and the FEU Cheering Squad which were placed second and third respectively - displacing UST again out of the top 3.