Redbacks raise the heat at the 2024 Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation State Championships

The RMIT Redbacks Cheer & Dance team brought the heat at the 2024 Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation State Championships.

The RMIT Redbacks Cheer & Dance went head-to-head with other top universities across Victoria—and they didn’t just show up, they showed OUT!

Over three days of electrifying competition, our Redbacks hit the floor in genres like Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Cheer, and more!

Their performances were absolutely on fire, and they didn’t leave empty-handed—taking home a pile of trophies and medals to celebrate their hard-earned victories!

The Redbacks' Winning Results

🥇 Gold in Cheer (Level 1|2)

🥈 Silver in Premier Jazz

🥈 Silver in Premier Lyrical

🥈 Silver in Open Uni Hip Hop

🥉 Bronze in Premier Pom

🥉 Bronze in Cheer (Level 3|4)

4th in Premier Hip Hop

5th in Open Uni Pom

"After a successful and rewarding weekend, I’m super proud of all our athletes and coaches, and their hard work, dedication, and passion in the lead up to States," Aishwarya Rao-Nandkumar, Vice President of Cheer Club at RMIT Active.

“There were so many positive vibes from [the] State Championships," shared Ivana Canaman, Club President of Cheer Club at RMIT Active.

"The hard work and camaraderie our athletes displayed over the weekend demonstrated what it means to be a Redback.”

A huge congratulations to all our athletes for their epic performances!

You can keep up with the rest of their exciting competition season by following the team's Instagram page. If you’re feeling inspired to get involved, don’t hesitate to shoot them a message and join the fun!

RMIT Cheer & Dance

07 October 2024

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