Cheer Dance
Cheer Dance is an energetic performance style that combines dance, sharp arm motions, jumps, formations, chants, and elements inspired by cheerleading. It is usually upbeat, powerful, and highly synchronised, with routines designed to create excitement, confidence, and team spirit.
This style often includes movements from jazz, hip hop, pom, and commercial dance, alongside cheer-based skills such as kicks, jumps, claps, strong gestures, and dynamic changes in formation. Some routines may also include basic lifts, partner work, or tumbling, depending on the level and setting.
Cheer Dance places strong emphasis on precision, timing, expression, stamina, and performance quality. Dancers need to move cleanly as a team, hit shapes sharply, and project energy to an audience. Facial expression, confidence, and strong stage presence are important parts of the style.
Affiliated Schools
Awarding Bodies
UKA Dance
An awarding body validated by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre. They assist dance teachers worldwide by providing their pupils with Achievement Awards for all ages & abilities, in all styles of Dance & Drama. They also provide Teaching Qualifications and are proud to help, encourage and support members in all dance disciplines to establish and develop their business.
NCDTA International
We offer a huge variety in dance subjects so there will be something to suit everyone. You can choose from any of the following dance genres: Ballroom, Latin American, Classical Sequence, Modern Sequence, Country & Western, Salsa, Street/Hip Hop/Freestyle, Cheerleading, Modern Stage/Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Choreography, Speech & Drama and Performing Arts. Amateur examinations at all levels can be taken with your NCDTA International dance teacher with in-person, online and video examinations now available.
Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance
The Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance has been providing first class training and support for both dancers and dance teachers worldwide since we were established by leading Scottish professionals in 1934.
The SDTA is an Awarding Organisation, validated by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre, and is a member of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing, the British Dance Council, the World Dance Council and the Theatre Dance Council International.