How to Dance With Pom Poms

Dancing with pom-poms is more about posture and positioning of the body than the pom-poms themselves. You can just grab a pair of pom-poms and dance around, but if you would like to use pom-poms the way cheerleaders do, you will need to be aware of a few pom-pom basics. Maintaining good posture and straight wrists are the two of the most important parts of pom-pom dancing.

Things You'll Need

  • Pom-poms
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Instructions

    • 1

      Grip one pom-pom in each hand. Create a fist around the handle of the pom-pom with your thumb on the outside of your fist.

    • 2

      Maintain good posture. Stand up straight, push your shoulders back and down. Keep your neck straight and your chin up.

    • 3

      Do not break the line between your arm and your wrist. Your wrists should not bend; instead, your arms should bend at your elbows.

    • 4

      Keep your pom-poms in your peripheral view. The pom-poms should stay close to your body unless your dance routine requires otherwise.

    • 5

      Learn the pom-pom terminology and basic techniques. There are a few techniques such as "clap," "hips," "high v," "low v," "T position," "touchdown" and "tabletop" that are used in most cheerleading pom-pom routines. The techniques require different placement of your arms, the pom-poms and various movements.

    • 6

      Practice using the pom-poms without bending your wrists and watching your posture while learning the various techniques.