Redback's strike gold at the 2026 Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation State Championships

The RMIT Redbacks Cheer and Dance Club left it all on the dance floor at the 2026 Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation Victorian State Championships.

The RMIT Cheer and Dance Club's dance teams competed against other top universities in Victoria to bring home a State Championship title and a haul of medals and trophies in September.

Competing in styles from Pom, Hip Hop, Jazz and Lyrical in multiple divisions, RMIT's dancers turned and leaped cross the competition floor for a fantastic weekend of competition.

The Redbacks’ Winning Results

🥇Gold in Open Pom (Victorian State Champions)

🥉Bronze in University Hip Hop

🥉 Bronze in Open Hip Hop

🏅4th in University Lyrical

🏅4th in University Jazz

🏅5th in University Pom

RMIT dancers standing on podiums at competition.

RMIT dance teams on the podium at AASCF States.

Club President Alexandra Raczkowski said the team was thrilled to take home one gold and two bronze.

“The athletes of RMIT Cheer and Dance club put so much work into their performances at AASCF State Championships. I could not be more proud of our club, and every single person in it!” said Alexandra.

We put so much work into the routines behind the scenes, and it really showed on the competition floor. GO REDBACKS!

Sienna May, captain of winning Open Pom team, reflected on the achievement.

“Winning first place made me feel so happy and proud! It was such a special feeling seeing all our hard work and extra trainings pay off and being able to celebrate it together,” said Sienna.

Dancers wearing RMIT uniforms competing at competition.

Victorian State Champions, RMIT Open Pom team at AASCF States.

A huge congratulations to all of our athletes for their fantastic performances.

You can keep up with the rest of the RMIT Cheer and Dance Club's competition season by following RMIT Cheer and Dance on Instagram.

If you're feeling inspired to get involved, don't hestitate to send them a message!

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