Monday, August 31, 2009

Girl Cheerleaders Look Out! The Boys have entered the scene



Extracted from Martin Wainwrights' article in The Guardian 17-08-09

Until very recently dancing was not considered to be an occupation or pastime for red blooded English males. How times have changed. Not only are young boys dancing they have entered the previously female world of cheerleading. It's rather been forgotten that the original American cheerleaders were men. http://www.dance-to-health-help-your-special-needs-child.com/cheerleading.html

The first all male cheerleaders team in Europe has recently been formed in the UK. They call themselves the Peewee Boys and have just won their first major trophy at the International Cheer Championships.

The boys in the under 10's team have to put up with a certain amount of teasing. A number of members play football and rugby in the under nine's league.

The idea of an all boys cheerleading team is the brainchild of Ian Rodley aged 25. Entry to the Peewees is free. Their Patron is DAZL - Dance Action Zone Leeds. Rodley maintains that there are only four other all boy teams in the world. The others being in the USA, Thailand and Japan.

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