More Than An Academy.
Notts Hotshots is a cheer and dance community built around opportunity, progression and belonging. From first sessions in Nottinghamshire to international competition floors, we want every athlete to discover just how far they can go.
Built In Nottinghamshire. Made For Big Dreams.
Notts Hotshots Cheer & Dance Academy was founded in 2014 with one ambition: to create somewhere athletes could learn, progress, compete and genuinely feel that they belonged.
What began as a small local programme has grown into a thriving academy welcoming more than 260 athletes from Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and across the wider East Midlands.
Over the years the teams, facility, opportunities and ambitions have grown, but the purpose behind Hotshots has stayed remarkably simple. We want athletes to enjoy what they do, be proud of their progress and have people around them who believe in what they can become.
Some athletes arrive wanting a fun activity and a new group of friends. Others arrive with dreams of national competitions and international stages. Both journeys matter.
Every athlete's Hotshots story can look different. That's exactly how it should be.
30 Teams. One Family.
Different ages. Different disciplines. Different goals. One community supporting each other, representing the same academy and wearing Hotshots with pride.
There Isn't Just One Way To Be A Hotshot.
Athletes can explore different disciplines, find what they love and follow a pathway that suits their goals.
Cheerleading
Stunts, tumbling, jumps, dance and performance come together in a team sport built around trust, commitment and progression.
Hip-Hop
High-energy routines, musicality and performance for dancers who want to develop confidence and make an impact on the floor.
Lyrical
Technique, expression, musicality and storytelling combine to create a programme where dancers can develop and perform.
Cheer4Fun
A welcoming recreational introduction to cheer for athletes who want to learn skills, make friends and build confidence.
Developing More Than Skills.
Cheer and dance can produce incredible athletes, but the qualities developed through being part of a team can matter long after competition day is over.
Teamwork
Understanding that every athlete has a role and that the strongest teams achieve together.
Respect
Respecting teammates, coaches, competitors, families and the commitment each person brings.
Discipline
Learning that real progression comes from consistency, commitment and putting the work in.
Resilience
Building the confidence to keep learning when skills, routines or results don't happen immediately.
Confidence
Helping athletes recognise what they are capable of and giving them opportunities to demonstrate it.
Local Roots. International Opportunities.
Hotshots athletes compete throughout the UK, while teams within our programme have also earned opportunities to represent the academy internationally on some of the biggest stages in all-star cheer and dance.
See Our Achievements →Start Where You Are. See Where It Takes You.
Success doesn't mean the same thing for every athlete. For one child it could be walking into their first class confidently. For another it might be mastering a new skill, performing for the first time or representing Hotshots internationally.
Our job is to give athletes somewhere they can keep learning and a pathway that can grow with them.
Try Something New
Walk through the doors, meet the team and experience a first session.
Build The Foundations
Develop confidence, technique, friendships and fundamental skills.
Find Your Team
Explore recreational or competitive opportunities across the academy.
Keep Progressing
Set new goals, take on greater challenges and discover what you're capable of.
Dream Bigger
For some athletes, that journey can lead to major national and international stages.
Our Home Is In Watnall.
Our dedicated academy is based in Watnall, Nottinghamshire, welcoming athletes from communities across Nottingham and the wider East Midlands every week.
Get To Know Hotshots.
Our Achievements
Discover the national and international milestones achieved by Hotshots athletes and teams.
New To Hotshots?
Find answers about classes, trials, experience levels and what to expect before getting started.
Come And Meet Us
Find our Watnall academy, discover where we're based and plan your first visit.
Ready To Become A Hotshot?
Whether they're completely new to cheer and dance or already have experience, we'll help you find the right place to begin.
