The National “Performance Cheer” Teams are comprised of the most talented hip hop and jazz teams in America.

Director of US National Pom, Jazz, and Hip Hop teams, Stacy Shelton, had the following to say about these programs: “What an exciting year to be coming back in person for the International Cheer Union World Championships. These three programs are top notch, and I can’t wait to work with their incredible athletes and coaches. All three teams will be taking the stage for the very first time on an international platform, but all have the richest of history within competing. I know they will be ready and bring their very best to the competition in April. Go USA!”

2022 Premier Pom National Team

  • Program:  Iowa State University Dance Team; Ames, IA
  • Head Coach:  Jill Petersen | Assistant Coaches: Kelsie Vertanen, Breanna Logan, Danielle Petersen
  • States represented- Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Nebraska

Jill Petersen, Head Coach: “The Iowa State Dance Team is beyond excited to represent USA Cheer for Pom at the ICU Championship. It was truly a “is this for real” moment for all of us! We all know this is an opportunity of a lifetime and one that we will work extremely hard at. Over the next couple of months, we will be cleaning and tweaking our routine, so it is ready to perform not only for ICU but also for NDA College Nationals. We thoroughly enjoy this routine and can’t wait to show it off in so many places.”

2022 Premier Jazz National Team

  • Program: Texas Tech University Pom Squad; Lubbock, TX
  • Head Coach: Erin Alvarado | Assistant Coach: Holly Skillings | Spirit Program Director: Stephanie Rhode | Choreographer: Lee Eaves Mitchell
  • States represented: Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Colorado, California, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois

  • Erin Alvarado, Head Coach: “Being a part of the US National Team has been a goal of ours for many years. We have worked so hard to put ourselves in this position, and we are excited to get to work. Over the next few months, we will continue to build on what we have, work to enhance our routine, and push ourselves to be the absolute best we can be. We are excited and honored to represent the United States on this international level!”
  • Stephanie Rhode, Spirit Program Director: “For many years we have represented our university at national competition, but to have the chance to represent our country at an international competition has been a true goal of ours. We feel extremely honored to be chosen and can’t wait for this opportunity.”

2022 Premier Hip Hop National Team

  • Program: UNLV Rebel Girls & Company; Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Head Coach: Marca DeCastroverde | Assistant Coaches: Brandi Slade, Franco Paraiso, Jacqueline Consiglio
  • States represented: Nevada, California, Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Illinois, Hawaii, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota

  • Marca DeCastroverde, Head Coach: “We are so excited to represent the United States of America as the US National Hip Hop Team. I know that our diverse group of young individuals will do an amazing job representing our country. We always bring a unique piece and embrace different styles for all our competitions. We are confident that we will make the United States of America proud!”
  • Brandi Slade, Assistant: “I am so incredibly grateful and blessed to lead this team as they embark on this exciting journey. Being selected as the US National Hip Hop Team is the highest achievement in our collegiate realm of dance and we are proud to represent this great country. I fully believe in each of our members to represent this country in the highest light and to perform a one-of-a-kind routine out on that floor.”
  • Franco Paraiso, Assistant: “As a coach, it is a great honor to be able to give the program and these dancers an opportunity to represent the US at an international level. We have worked tirelessly all season long and will continue to do so for this once in a lifetime opportunity. There is nothing more fulfilling than being a part of something bigger than myself, and you can’t get much bigger than this!”
  • Jacquline Consiglio, Assistant: “So excited and even more grateful for the opportunity to represent the USA. Thrilled to be able to showcase the diversity, talent, and authenticity that UNLV RG & Co brings to the table! I know that everyone who is involved with this program and it’s journey will invest 100% effort into making sure the team looks their absolute best and makes the USA proud.”

Team Selection Process

2021 Hip Hop – Gold
2021 Jazz– Gold

2020 – Cancelled

2019 Freestyle Pom – Silver
2019 Hip Hop – Silver
2019 Jazz– Gold

2018 Freestyle Pom – Gold
2018 Hip Hop – Bronze
2018 Jazz – Silver

2017 Freestyle Pom – Silver
2017 Hip Hop – Silver
2017 Jazz – Gold

2016 Freestyle Pom – Gold
2016 Hip Hop – Gold

2015 Freestyle Pom – Gold
2015 Hip Hop – Gold

2014 Freestyle Pom – Gold
2014 Hip Hop – Gold
2014 Jazz – Silver

2013 Freestyle Pom – Gold
2013 Hip Hop – Silver
2013 Jazz – Gold

2012 Freestyle Pom – Gold
2012 Hip Hop – Silver
2012 Jazz – Gold

2011 Freestyle Pom – Gold
2011 Hip Hop – Gold
2011 Jazz – Gold

2010 Freestyle Pom – Gold
2010 Hip Hop – Silver
2010 Jazz – Gold

2009 Freestyle Pom – Gold
2009 Hip Hop – Gold
2009 Jazz – Gold

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