Cheerleading/stunting

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hi lol i was wondering what it's called when you stunt with only two people like there's one flyer and then one really strong man putting you up there. is it just stunting or is it called something else because i was interested. and also i use to do all kinds of back flips but then once about a year ago i fell and my neck hurt so bad for a week and i was crying and it was terrible and now i'm scared of jumping back and doing a back handspring and i should just suck it up right?

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Its just called "Partner Stunting", thats for the most part what I did in college, myself and a female partner, of course we did pyramids and "group stunts" as well. And you should "safely suck it up". Don't jump right back in to something you're not ready for. Start over with the basics with a really good spotter and build your confidence level back up.

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I can answer questions on the following subjects. Coed partner stunts at almost any level, group pyramids, all levels of male motions and beginning levels of female motions. I can also give out general tips for tryouts. I cannot answer questions on tumbling or choreography.

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I have worked at multiple all-star gyms teaching stunt clinics and classes and have cheered on a collegeiate squad for the past 3 years.

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I cheered for 3 years at the collegiate level at a major D1 University and was male captain my final year.

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