Portland high school 'Stomp N' Shake' team shifting cheer culture in the Pacific Northwest

The team is looking to introduce Oregon to the non-traditional style of cheer called “Stomp N’ Shake,” originating from historically Black colleges in the south.

PORTLAND, Ore. — A cheerleading team in Oregon is here to bring it on. McDaniel High School’s cheerleading program in Northeast Portland has been specializing in a non-traditional style of cheer called “Stomp N’ Shake.” 

The cheer genre is fixated on fast-paced rhythmic stomping, shaking, cheers and flowing movement. Tumbling or mats aren’t included like in traditional cheer.

“Stomp N’ Shake is a huge style of cheer from the south and a lot of teams now West Coast and

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