Anna Cochran, 10th grade, was one of more than 800 high school cheerleaders from across the U.S. who represented Varsity Spirit in the world famous London New Year’s Day Parade. Anna was in a group of 250 cheerleaders who performed to Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson. During the three-hour parade they cheered and performed the Rhythm Nation routine 11 times.
The individuals invited to perform in the London celebration were part of the All-American program, selected from Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) at summer camps across the country. All-Americans are chosen based on superior athletic and leadership skills. Only the top 12 percent of athletes who attend camp earn the chance to perform in the holiday spectacular.