Cheerleading is technical in the aspect of acrobatics. Stunts must be performed exactly as they are taught, otherwise someone could fall and injure themselves. Dance, on the other hand, is technical in several respects. Dancers learn technique which consists of hip turnout, knee straightening, foot turnout and ankle pointing. Without the disciplines and techniques used in cheerleading and dance, both activities would not be as suitable. Those who wish to perform at a professional level must follow safety procedures and remain true to the techniques of their business. Following these principles would help artists have a long career. In most cases, the career of one of these artists lasts until he reaches the age of thirty or is physically unable to continue his individual activity. Dancing and cheerleading have many different aspects. Whether performing for an NFL game or a local recital, the two have many similarities and differences. The different styles, movements and performance opportunities create different options between cheerleading and dance. It is therefore up to the performer to choose whether to perform acrobatics or focus on precision movement techniques. Ultimately it is the performer's choice whether he wants to do a backflip or a grand jeté in front of a