Dance focuses on body movements to the rhythm of music. There are many different styles of dance and it would be best to research the different styles to learn what you are interested in.
Gymnastics focuses on strength and flexibility to rotate/propel the body in the different event involved with gymnastics. There is floor which gymnasts mostly use for tumbling, beam for balance showcasing, bars, trampoline, etc.
Cheerleading focuses on promoting spirit, team bonding and good sportsmanship. Cheerleading may incorporate various aspects of dance and tumbling, but each area is more stylized for cheerleading. Cheerleaders focus more on fast paced things rather than being graceful and elegant. Every motion has to be hit sharply with great precision.
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Gymnastics is the basis of dance
I've done both and there's definitely a big difference though many think it's the same. In gymnastics, athletes show off the difference things they can do using what equipment they get. For example, jumping on beam. But in acro, you do the same things without any equipment. Acro is also more dance-like, in my acro dance we did pirouettes and leaps and also threw in flips and ariels. While in gymnastics you would do a short routine with as many tricks you could fit in. In short form, acro is basically gymnastics without all the equipment and it's more dance-like.
Why not both!? Dance will help you with gymnastics, and gymnastics will help you with dance! Gymnastics is more of a mental sport, and if you decide to quit once you move up levels and it gets too hard, you can always do dance! Trust me, if you want to do gymnastics, at the minimum take a few ballet classes. They will help you gain flexibility, pointed toes and straight knees as well as your artistry in gymnastics. If you have enough money, I advise you to take dance and gymnastics.
A cheer dance competition is very similar to a regular dance competition, where dancers perform and are judged and awarded medals based on how well they did. Cheerleaders can participate in competitions like this too, where they are judged on their cheer routines and awarded medals.
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