Go, Go, Cheerleaders! Putting the Dancing Girls in the Spotlight

Cheerleading dates back to the late 18th century and was originally an all-male activity, although now almost all the cheerleaders you'll see are females. Cheerleaders not only motivate their teams but also fire up the audience, especially all the men in attendance. Enjoy the best images of cheerleaders from all over the world in our photo gallery.

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© AP Photo / Roger Steinman

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders wear Halloween costumes and are joined by entertainers as they perform during the half time of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in October 2016 in Arlington, Texas.

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© AFP 2023 / Juan Mabromata

Jaguares' cheerleaders perform before the start of the Super Rugby match between the Jaguares and the Chiefs at Jose Amalfitani stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina in March 2016.

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© AP Photo / Joe Mahoney

Denver Broncos cheerleaders during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in October 2016, in Denver.

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© Sputnik / Mikhail Voskresenskiy

Cheerleaders on stage at the Moscow Grand Slam beach volleyball championship in May 2015.

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© AFP 2023 / Andrej Isakovic

Crvena Zvezda's cheerleaders on the court during the Euroleague Top 16 basketball match between Crvena Zvezda Belgrade and Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv in Belgrade in March 2015.

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© Sputnik / Grigoriy Sokolov

Nizhny Novgorod cheerleaders at the 2012 VTB United League basketball match between the Russian BC Nizhny Novgorod and the Lithuanian BC Žalgiris.

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© AP Photo / Mark J. Terrill

A Southern California cheerleader prior to an NCAA college football game against California, Thursday in October 2016, in Los Angeles.

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© AP Photo / Phelan M. Ebenhack

Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleaders wearing pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Jacksonville, Florida in October 2016.

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© REUTERS / Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

A Miami Dolphins cheerleader dances in the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium in October 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida, US.

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© AP Photo / Bill Feig

New Orleans Saints cheerleaders in the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in New Orleans in October 2016.

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© AP Photo / Phelan M. Ebenhack

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Tampa, Florida in October 2016.

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© AP Photo / Joe Mahoney

Denver Broncos cheerleaders, dressed in Halloween costumes, line up for the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in October 2016 in Denver.