2016

After spending time on Cheer Seattle, Nicole Bowns moves to the DC metro area and promptly began recruiting individuals to begin the team anew.

2017

With the help of Greg and Marc, and newcomers Brandi Arnett, Harriet Dao, Carrie Delone, Andy Jackson, and Luke Jackson, Nicole established the core of the new team, and Cheer DC hosted a tryout with more than 40 attendees. Shortly thereafter, Cheer DC was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and joined the Pride Cheerleading Association as a member team.

2018

Cheer DC presented its first major annual donation of $5000 to SMYAL.

2020

Team operations shifted to a virtual model in March of 2020 due to COVID-19. Despite the major shift in operations, the donations collected throughout the year combined with the proceeds from the team’s first ever virtual drag show allowed the team to present $10,000 to the Wanda Alston Foundation.

2022

After a year and a half of operating virtually, Cheer DC returned to in-person practices & performances, performing at its first Capital Pride since 2019.

2024

With a record 80 performing members, Cheer DC officially joins the Federation of Gay Games.

2025

Cheer DC hosts Pride Cheerleading Association member teams from across the country for the 2025 World Pride celebration in Washington, D.C.