IN PHOTOS: Cheers, stunts, pyramids at the UAAP Cheerdance Competition

MANILA, Philippines – It was another colorful spectacle for all 8 member schools of the UAAP during the 2015 Cheerdance Competition on Saturday, October 3.

The NU Pep Squad emerged with their third consecutive championship while the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe improved to a first runner-up finish. The UP Pep Squad settled for second runner-up. (READ: NU Pep Squad wins 3rd straight UAAP Cheerdance crown)

But it’s never just about the podium finishers. The 5 other schools also brought their A-game to the competition lay down months of hard work and sacrifice on the dance floor – all for a less than 10-minute performance and a single chance to impress the judges.

See photos of the Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion, the DLSU Animo Squad, the Adamson Pep Squad, the UE Pep Squad and the FEU Cheering Squad below!

– Rappler.com

 Check out photos from the podium finishers through these links:

• IN PHOTOS: UP Pep Squad Cheerdance routine
• IN PHOTOS: UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe routine
• IN PHOTOS: NU Pep Squad 3-peats as UAAP Cheerdance champions