Awesome Cheerleading Classes

CHEERLEADING

Cheerleading is an exciting and challenging gymsport that involves music, dance, cheers, tumbling and stunts. Leadership and teamwork are developed to benefit the individual’s health and potential in life.

Cheerleading:

Develops coordination, poise and self-confidence with an energetic approach
Provides an opportunity to express rhythm in music
Gives a huge boost in developing team spirit and morale
Provides exhilarating exercise in a fun-filled atmosphere
Provides an avenue to lead the crowd in a positive way at sporting events.

KindyCheer:

This is a class for 3-6 year old boys and girls who wish to have fun and learn some cheer technique. Classes focus on fine and gross motor skills in a fun and supportive environment for both parents and children.There is no commitment necessary with an exciting new program each week with each term themed to enhance the learning experience. It is a fun and dynamic class to suit all students.

Storms:

This is for students aged 6-11 who wish to learn Cheerleading. Skills covered are elevators, thigh stands, cradle catch, Pom technique to name a few. It is a fun environment with a low level of commitment. Students who thrive in this class have the opportunity to go on to compete in the future with the Thunder Squad.

Cyclones:

This class is for students 12-17, who would like to learn Cheerleading in a fun environment without competition. Students will learn stunting and routines with a view to perform at any club function. This class is once a week and can be a stepping stone to the Thunder or Lightning Competition group.

Thunder (Level1/level 2):

This class is for students aged 7-13 year old (boys and girls). These students have mastered the basics and train three times a week to compete at level 2. Students learn Pom and motion technique, Level 1 and 2 Stunting and routines suitable for competition. Commitment is essential. It is a fun and dynamic class to suit all students.

Lightning (Level 3+):

This is for students aged 14+ who wish to compete at local, state, national and international competitions. This class focuses on stunting, motion and Pom technique as well as routines suitable for competition. Commitment is essential. Students must be able to demonstrate some tumble and dance ability to be in competition squad and take extra classes in these areas within the club. It is a fun and dynamic class to suit all students.

International Competition Squad

This group is representing Cairns in Brisbane this July in the International Aus Cheer Competition. It is open to students who are competing in either Thunder or Lightning Squads and in conjunction with a dance and stunt class.

Stars Stunt Squad:

This squad is for Level 2 Cheerleaders and above. It is an intensive training class designed for stunt specific competitions and to master stunts at Level 2 and beyond.

Private Tumble Classes:

These classes are designed for students who have specific skills they wish to master for cheerleading or for external dance school students. Anyone is welcome to sign up to these classes and no experience is necessary.

Tumble Classes:

Classes range from beginner to advanced so if you wish to master a cartwheel or backsault there is a class that is perfect for you. An example of some of the skills learnt in classes are:

BEGINNER:

learn rolls, cartwheels and handstands

INTERMEDIATE:

learn walkovers, roundoffs, and forward handsprings

ADVANCED:

learn back handsprings and saults

Dance Classes:

Intermediate and Advanced classes are available to students who wish to have a fun class to learn dance techniques in modern, contemporary and hip hop dance without the pressure of eisteddfods or dance exams. Students will learn new dances regularly with choreography that is suitable for your child’s age and ability with a view to perform at functions as they become available including fetes. This class can offer you the ability to master turns, leaps as well as many other fun dance steps. This class also has the option to compete at local cheer competitions.

SPORTS AEROBICS:

Sport Aerobics is the skill to perform continuous complex and high strength movement patterns to music, which originate from traditional aerobic dance. Sport Aerobics is for all ages and abilities and consists of various competition categories including; individuals, mixed pairs, trios and groups.

Sport Aerobics:

• Develops agility, co-ordination and self confidence
• Builds strength and flexibility, preparing the body for life’s challenges
• Is modern, fast paced and intense
• Is exciting, creative and aesthetically pleasing to watch
• Develops aerobic endurance within fun and entertaining environments

SPORTS ACROBATICS

Sports Acrobatics is a dynamic and spectacular sport for both men and women. The sport builds courage, strength, stamina, co-ordination, flexibility, jumping abilities. Sports acrobatics mixes power and dignity, with grace and beauty to create a captivating sport from gymnastics. Acrobats in groups of two, three and four perform routines with the heads, hands and feet of their partners. Sports Acrobatics is the perfect sport to teach your child balance and co-ordination as well as sharing in the benefits of working within a team environment.

Sports Acrobatics:

• Enhances balance, co-ordination and agility
• Develops posture and confident body movement, including the ability to land safely
• Challenges the mind and body to reach new goals
• Builds strength and flexibility for challenge in life
• Is the perfect team based sport for people of all ages and abilities

TRICKING

Tricking (martial arts tricking) is the informal name of a relatively new underground alternative sport movement, combining martial arts, gymnastics, and other activities to create an “aesthetic blend of flips, kicks, and twists.” Tricking is recognizable by its flashy kicks, complex flips and twists, and its highly stylized movements which separate it from other arts. Come and enjoy this new sport.