Four years ago, one of our most-read stories explored the gap between the way cheerleading is portrayed on screen and the reality of the sport itself. Since then, documentaries have pulled back the curtain, social media has given athletes control of their own stories, and audiences have started to see beyond one of Hollywood’s most enduring stereotypes. But has the narrative really changed? In Part Two of Changing The Chant, we revisit the conversation and ask whether cheerleading is finally being recognised for what it has always been: a sport celebrated for its spectacle, yet too often dismissed because of it. 🔗 Read the full story now by tapping the link in our bio. #cheerlife #cheerleaders #cheersquad #femaleathlete Carousel credits: 1. Bring It On (2000), Universal Pictures 2. American Beauty (1999), DreamWorks Pictures 3. Cheer (2020), Netflix 4. America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (2024), Netflix 5. Bring It On (2000), Universal Pictures 6. Bottoms (2023)...