A photo captures a split-second of a moment that will live on forever. In the pictures below, cheerleaders, dancers and fans alike can see and feel the emotions the athletes experience as they cheer and dance their way into history.

These are some of the most memorable photos of 2016 that will take your breath away.

Woodlands Elite, Black Ops claim the title at the 2016 NCA All-Star National Championship.

These clowns from the West Springfield Dance Team get down with a not-so-funny, but incredibly original performance at NDA Nationals.

Hagerty High School experiences the National Championship walk for the very first time.

The crowd was pleasantly surprised when a dancing banana made an appearance in the middle of Thousand Oaks High School's routine at USA Dance Nationals!

The Stingray All Stars, Steel turn heads with their stunt sequences in Dallas.

Greenup County gives glory to those before them by continuing the tradition of National Champions at NHSCC.

In this moment, the Blue Hens of the University of Delaware knew they had just defended their National Championship title.

The energy on stage at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando was something even the back row felt from the stage at NDA Nationals in 2016.

That moment you realize you really did it: Marina High School at USA Spirit Nationals.

Final moments of concentration and focus as teams prepare to take the mat.

Trusting their technique to perform it, and their heart to hold it, Southwestern does it again!

For the first time since 2008, Trinity Valley Community College takes home the National Championship title at NCA College Nationals.

It's not unusual for teams to defy gravity, but catching them in that moment is.