CheerDance is an enthusiastic, encouraging and empowering recreational cheerleading programme which has been running since 2018. Our aim is to provide an environment where children feel confident and inspired within all areas of cheerleading. What is Cheerleading? Cheerleading is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. It is a team based sport which involves stunting (lifts), tumbling (gymnastics skills), jumps & dance across a combination of both individual and group skills. These skills are used to create a routine which can be used in performances, competitions and more. Recreational cheerleading allows children to experience all aspects of cheerleading without the pressures of competition. CheerDance U17’s is a step up from the foundation skills and starts looking into level 1 & 2 skills. Sessions will include all previous skills as well as walkovers and development towards handsprings, gut, prep and extension level stunts as well as tosses, jumps, and dance (with & without pom poms). All cheerleaders have the opportunity to take part in several performances throughout the year, including our winter and summer showcase. Our showcases will bring together children from the CheerDance Programme and our after school clubs to celebrate their achievements and perform to family and friends. For more information about content which exists in all of our sessions, please click the following link > https://www.facebook.com/WithTheBall/about_details With The Ball guarantee to fuel life changing sports experiences in every child irrespective of their age, ability or experience. Our sessions are tailored to meet their individual needs in an environment where they feel safe. We have found that children who attend at least one of our after-school clubs each term improve by an average of 18% more across the whole PE curriculum in comparison to those who do not.