The Cheerleader Dance (OMI)
The trend, right away
The 2015 summer smash is back, and this time it comes with a cheer routine anyone can nail.
Also known as: OMI Cheerleader dance · Cheerleader challenge · Felix Jaehn Cheerleader
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The trend, broken down
What it is, why it’s blowing up, and how to get on it without forcing it. No theory — just the essentials to ride at the right moment.
What is The Cheerleader Dance (OMI)?
OMI's 'Cheerleader' in the Felix Jaehn remix has become the sound behind a light, upbeat dance that is sweeping US and UK feeds. The choreography is deliberately simple: a few pom-pom style arm pumps, a bounce on the beat, and a little shoulder sway timed to the reggae-pop drop. It works solo in a bedroom mirror, but it really pops as a group routine with friends, teammates or classmates lined up in a row.
Why it goes viral
The song already lives in everyone's memory from a decade ago, so the beat lands instantly and there is zero learning curve. That nostalgia plus a beginner-friendly routine is a perfect recipe for mass participation: people who never post dances feel confident enough to try, and the summer, holiday and back-from-the-beach energy gives it endless settings. Group versions rack up shares because every friend tags the others in the clip.
How to ride the wave
Pull the Felix Jaehn remix, learn the four core moves in a couple of minutes, and film in a bright outdoor spot or a clean hallway where the whole group fits in frame. Nail the sync on the drop, keep it under fifteen seconds, and post while the sound is still climbing. A small, well-timed push in visibility helps the algorithm start pushing it to the right feeds early, which is exactly when a dance clip snowballs.
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