What is Cheerleading ? Cheerleading is the performance of athletic skills, jumps, dance and/or chanting to gain a response from spectators at an event. Cheer encourages teamwork and promotes strong social skills, just like any other sport or club. According to CHFHS Varsity captain Rayjanek Gary. Cheerleading is a wonderful sport where young ladies come together to create a bond and sisterhood, it also allows you to know the importance of leadership, teamwork, and dedication to what you love to do. Cheer is life. “CHEER IS MY LIFE!”