Corporate Cheer Dance Team 'Bears Ray' Wins 5th Place at World Championship
Bears Ray, a corporate cheer dance team operated by Bears Co., Ltd., placed 5th in the OPEN JAZZ category at the world's premier club team championship in Florida. This achievement highlights the success of their 'dual career' model, balancing professional work and high-level athletics.
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Bears Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Takeshi Takahashi), which is in its 27th year since its founding in October 1999, announced that its corporate cheer dance team 'Bears Ray' won 5th place in the OPEN JAZZ category at 'THE CHEERLEADING AND DANCE WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP' held in Orlando, Florida on April 26, 2026 (Japan time: April 27, 2026). This world championship brings together top teams from across the US and club representatives from 40 countries.
[Details]
Bears Ray, which earned its spot at the world championship by winning at the 'USA All Star Nationals 2025' on March 29, 2025, performed with a large group of 21 members. They advanced through the semi-finals in 5th place out of 20 teams and maintained their 5th place position in the finals held on April 26, 2026 (local time).
[Background and Vision of Bears Ray]
Bears provides various lifestyle support services such as housekeeping and house cleaning to realize a society where everyone can live vibrantly. As part of its commitment to ensuring that not only customers but also employees can live and work with a sense of fulfillment, the company established its first corporate team, Bears Ray, in April 2017. Now in its 10th year, the team has grown from 4 original members to 30.
Since its inception, the team has aimed for international success, promoting a 'dual career' where members pursue both their dreams in cheer dance and their professional careers.
[Future Outlook]
Bears Ray will continue to realize the dual career of cheer dance and work, aiming for the top spot at the world championship. Bears will continue to support Bears Ray, cheering on diverse work styles and the challenge of dreams, while delivering love and bright smiles to Japanese society to improve well-being.
[About THE CHEERLEADING AND DANCE WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP]
Known as 'Worlds,' it is the world championship for club teams where elite teams from the US and representatives from 40 countries gather. It is a dream stage for all competitive cheer dancers.
[About Cheer Dance]
Cheer dance, known globally as dance/performance cheer, is a sport derived from cheerleading. While popular among students and famously depicted in the film 'Cheer☆Dan,' it is often difficult for adults to find an environment to continue the sport while working. Bears' establishment of a corporate team is only the second such instance in Japan following JAL (Japan Airlines), and the first in 20 years.
[About Dual Careers]
Bears Ray members work as full-time employees while performing their cheer activities. Many serve as staff for the 'Royal Plan,' the company's highest-tier housekeeping service, with some rising to become instructors. Others work in administrative roles at headquarters, such as executive secretaries or in management planning, working as office employees by day and cheer dancers by night.
[About Bears Ray] https://www.happy-bears.com/bearsray/
Team Philosophy: To pursue dreams directly and become shining women.
The name 'Ray' signifies 'shine' or 'beam of light,' reflecting the desire to be women who sparkle and move directly toward their dreams like a beam of light. It also incorporates the Hawaiian meaning of 'Lei,' representing flower garlands and the 'connection' of feelings across generations.
[Details]
Bears Ray, which earned its spot at the world championship by winning at the 'USA All Star Nationals 2025' on March 29, 2025, performed with a large group of 21 members. They advanced through the semi-finals in 5th place out of 20 teams and maintained their 5th place position in the finals held on April 26, 2026 (local time).
[Background and Vision of Bears Ray]
Bears provides various lifestyle support services such as housekeeping and house cleaning to realize a society where everyone can live vibrantly. As part of its commitment to ensuring that not only customers but also employees can live and work with a sense of fulfillment, the company established its first corporate team, Bears Ray, in April 2017. Now in its 10th year, the team has grown from 4 original members to 30.
Since its inception, the team has aimed for international success, promoting a 'dual career' where members pursue both their dreams in cheer dance and their professional careers.
[Future Outlook]
Bears Ray will continue to realize the dual career of cheer dance and work, aiming for the top spot at the world championship. Bears will continue to support Bears Ray, cheering on diverse work styles and the challenge of dreams, while delivering love and bright smiles to Japanese society to improve well-being.
[About THE CHEERLEADING AND DANCE WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP]
Known as 'Worlds,' it is the world championship for club teams where elite teams from the US and representatives from 40 countries gather. It is a dream stage for all competitive cheer dancers.
[About Cheer Dance]
Cheer dance, known globally as dance/performance cheer, is a sport derived from cheerleading. While popular among students and famously depicted in the film 'Cheer☆Dan,' it is often difficult for adults to find an environment to continue the sport while working. Bears' establishment of a corporate team is only the second such instance in Japan following JAL (Japan Airlines), and the first in 20 years.
[About Dual Careers]
Bears Ray members work as full-time employees while performing their cheer activities. Many serve as staff for the 'Royal Plan,' the company's highest-tier housekeeping service, with some rising to become instructors. Others work in administrative roles at headquarters, such as executive secretaries or in management planning, working as office employees by day and cheer dancers by night.
[About Bears Ray] https://www.happy-bears.com/bearsray/
Team Philosophy: To pursue dreams directly and become shining women.
The name 'Ray' signifies 'shine' or 'beam of light,' reflecting the desire to be women who sparkle and move directly toward their dreams like a beam of light. It also incorporates the Hawaiian meaning of 'Lei,' representing flower garlands and the 'connection' of feelings across generations.