Saturdays, April 22nd - May 27th
Fee: $48
Instructor: Brooke Moore
Location: NRC Santa Fe and Railer Rooms
Registration Deadline: Saturday, April 15th
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Students need to wear hair pulled back out of eyes. No
glitter or jewelry. Please make sure to wear athletic attire and
sneakers. Please wash hands and wait for the instructor in the lobby.
Mini Cheer: Class uses games and activities to teach children balance, coordination, and body awareness--core skills needed for cheerleading. This is a fun and entertaining introductory class used to build enthusiasm for cheerleading. Simple motions, a chant, vocal projection, and a basic jump will be taught. This class will NOT include any tumbling or stunting.
Ages: 4 years - 6 years
Times: 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Beginner Cheer: Class will focus on the basics of cheerleading including cheering, entry-level jumps, beginner tumbling, and flexibility, as well as the balance and coordination necessary for stunting. Participants will learn at least two age-appropriate jumps and two chants using the motions taught at this level. In addition, students will learn basic tumbling necessary to progress in cheerleading and be introduced to the fundamentals of knee and/or hip level stunts, all while building confidence and practicing spirit/crowd involvement. Age-appropriate stunt drills will be taught to prepare participants for stunting. NO STUNTS will take place unless participants master basic drills.
Ages: 6 years - 9 years
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Intermediate Cheer: Class will focus on intermediate cheerleading skills regarding cheering, jumps, tumbling, and stunting. It will build on the skills taught at the beginner level and expand on those skills. Intermediate tumbling and stunts/drills will be introduced, and stunt skills taught will be dependent on number of participants and assessed skill levels. Participants must be able to do an unassisted cartwheel and show mastery of entry level jumps (tuck jump, pencil jump, and spread eagle) to take this level class. Students will also work on chants, spirit building, and crowd involvement. Learning any intermediate level stunting (Knee, hip, and introductory to shoulder level) will only be done if entry level stunts and basic stunt training taught at the beginner level are mastered.
Ages: 10 years and up
Times: 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Advanced Cheer: Class is for students who have mastered beginner and intermediate level cheerleading skills and are ready to continue to a more advanced level in cheerleading. In tumbling, participants must be able to do an unassisted cartwheel, roundoff, and standing backbend. Students must also show knowledge and skill mastery of basic and intermediate jumps (i.e., tuck jump through toe touch) and stunting. The instructor must approve participation in this class. Ages: With instructor permission. Most suitable for Middle school students but younger participants may join this class with instructor approval.
Ages: Must be pre-approved by instructor
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursday-Sunday (two weeks/8 classes)
July 20-23 and July 27-30
Fee: $60
Instructor: Brooke Moore
Location: NRC Santa Fe and Railer Rooms
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 13th
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: All skill levels welcome. Participants will get the opportunity to learn various cheerleading skills in tumbling, jumps, cheering, and stunting appropriate for age group. Students will also get an opportunity to learn two chants and spirit building skills. This clinic will provide a preview of the cheerleading classes offered and a glimpse of the skills that can be learned. Please note, participants will learn skills appropriate for age levels and will only progress in areas of tumbling and stunting once foundation skills are mastered. Please wear athletic clothing and sneakers (no sandals or boots). Make sure hair is pulled back out of eyes. No glitter or jewelry.
Mini Cheer: This age group will mainly play games to enhance balance, coordination, and body awareness. They will get the opportunity to learn spirit building skills, chants and motions, and jumps. No tumbling or stunting skills will be taught to this group.
Ages: 4 years - 6 years
Times: Thursday & Friday * 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Saturday & Sunday * 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Beginner Cheer: This age group will get a chance to learn motions and two chants, two entry level jumps, basic tumbling practice and instruction (i.e. forward rolls, cartwheels), and gain knowledge about stunting, as well as learn stunting drills for basic stunts (i.e. knee level). They will also get the opportunity to do spirit building drills and learn how to promote crowd involvement.
Ages: 6 years - 9 years
Times: Thursday & Friday * 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday * 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Intermediate Cheer: These participants will get a preview of some of the skills taught in the intermediate class. Students will get the opportunity to learn chants, motions, and intermediate level jumps (i.e. herkies and toe touches). Tumbling will revolve around dive rolls, handstands, and roundoffs. Participants will get a chance to learn stunt drills for their appropriate skill levels. Of course, students will get the chance to have fun and learn about crowd involvement, as well as spirit building techniques.
Ages: 10 years and up
Times: Thursday & Friday * 6:10 PM - 7:10 PM
Saturday & Sunday * 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Advanced Cheer: This time slot is reserved for students that have a general knowledge of cheerleading and have mastered basic cheering skills. This is most appropriate for someone who has tumbling and cheering experience but who wants a chance to perfect and advance their skills through the clinic. Participants in this group should be able to do intermediate level jumps (i.e. toe touches and herkies), basic tumbling such as unassisted roundoffs, cartwheels, and handstands, and have intermediate knowledge of stunting (i.e. knee through shoulder level) to participate.
Ages: Must be pre-approved by instructor
Times: Thursday & Friday * 7:20 PM - 8:20 PM
Saturday & Sunday * 12:50 PM - 1:50 PM