December 09, 2024

Cheer-ific moments from the UAAP Season 84-86 Cheerdance Competitions

Cheer-ific moments from the UAAP Season 84-86 Cheerdance Competitions
The UAAP Season 87 Cheerdance Competition is back! Photo © UAAP, Art by Mitzi Solano/One Sports

It’s cheerdance season, baby!

The UAAP Season 87 Cheerdance Competition is here, and it’s time to vibe, rep your school, and show that team spirit like never before!

We’re all hyped to see our squads bring the heat, but before we dive into the action, let’s take a quick throwback and relive some of the most iconic performances from each university in the past few seasons of the UAAP. 

Here’s a highlight from Seasons 84, 85, and 86 that left us all in awe!

Blue Eagles soar again

After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the UAAP Season 84 Cheerdance Competition made an epic return, and it was worth the wait! 

The energy was off the charts as the Ateneo Blue Eagles took the stage at the MOA Arena, bringing that Super Bowl-level hype we’d all been missing. 

It felt like the world had finally come alive again, as fans packed the stands, chanting and cheering, creating the kind of electric atmosphere we hadn’t experienced in years.

  • Ateneo Blue Eagles’ UAAP Season 84 Cheerdance Competition performance

DLSU brings the Latin heat

In UAAP Season 86, the DLSU Animo Squad brought a fierce performance to the stage, setting the MOA Arena ablaze with their vibrant Latin pop-inspired routine. 

With powerful moves and unrelenting energy, they showed the world that #DLSUReallyWantIt. 

  • DLSU Animo Squad’ UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition performance

Warriors are proud Pinoy

The UE Pep Squad took it back to their roots in a big way in the UAAP Season 85, infusing their routine with Filipino pride through an electrifying P-Pop performance.

With every move, they showed just how proud they are to represent the Philippines, making their performance one for the books!

  • UE Pep Squad’s UAAP Season 85 Cheerdance Competition performance

Gusto mo bang sumama with UP?

Halina't sumama sa #alapaUP as the UP Varsity Pep Squad brings a nostalgic twist to the stage last UAAP Season 86, paying tribute to four of the school’s iconic graduates—none other than the legendary OPM band Eraserheads! 

It was a perfect blend of UP pride and timeless Filipino music that captured the hearts of fans, making it a moment to remember.

  • UP Varsity’s Pep Squad’s UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition performance

Adamson Pep Squad saddle up for a podium finish

Hop on your horses and take a ride down the country road with the Adamson Pep Squad as they take on a cowboy-themed routine that captures the hearts of everyone in the SM Mall of Asia Arena! 

Adamson came through with a fun, high-energy performance that had the crowd cheering and clapping along. 

Their creative and lively routine earned them a well-deserved 1st runner-up finish in the UAAP Season 84, leaving a lasting impression and reminding us all how unforgettable a little country flair can be.

  • Adamson Pep Squad’s UAAP Season 84 Cheerdance Competition performance - 1st runner up

BlackGold in your area with the UST

For the second year in a row, the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe dazzled the crowd with an electrifying, BlackPink-inspired routine, earning back-to-back bronze medals at the UAAP Season 85 and 86 Cheerdance Competitions.

Their fierce and flawless performance, packed with power, precision, and unstoppable energy, had the arena buzzing as they claimed another well-deserved spot on the podium.

  • UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe’s UAAP Season 85 Cheerdance Competition performance - 1st runner up 
  • UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe’s UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition performance - 1st runner up 

 

Let’s get Zum-Bulldogs

Put on your cheer-obic shoes and get ready to break a sweat with the NU Pep Squad! The Bulldogs made a triumphant return to the top, reclaiming the crown at the UAAP Season 85 Cheerdance Competition with an unforgettable performance. 

Their vibrant, high-energy routine, centered around a "cheer-obics" theme, had the crowd on their feet as they dazzled with colorful moves and powerful barbell props. 

  • NU Pep Squad’s UAAP Season 84 Cheerdance Competition performance - 2nd runner up

  • NU Pep Squad’s UAAP Season 85 Cheerdance Competition performance -Champion
  • NU Pep Squad’s UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition performance - 1st runner up
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Super Champ TAMaraws

The FEU Cheering Squad rewound the clock to bring us a nostalgic Super Mario-themed routine and crowned themselves the champions of the UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition! 

With their high-energy, fun-filled performance, they claimed their fourth overall title and their second in just three years.

  • FEU Cheering Squad’s UAAP Season 84 Cheerdance Competition performance - Champion
  • FEU Cheering Squad’s UAAP Season 85 Cheerdance Competition performance - 1st runner up
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  • FEU Cheering Squad’s UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition performance - Champion

 

Now, as we look ahead to the UAAP Season 87 Cheerdance Competition on December 1 at the Mall of Asia Arena, the big question remains: Who will rise to the occasion and take the crown this time? Will the reigning champions continue their dynasty, or will a new squad rise to the challenge? 

One thing’s for sure: it’s going to be an unforgettable show filled with fierce competition, jaw-dropping routines, and the undeniable spirit of the UAAP!

Let the cheerdance season begin!

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