Does Your Child Never Stop Moving?
Running, jumping, cartwheeling, dancing and climbing — if your child seems to have energy to spare, the right activity can give them somewhere positive to move, learn and challenge themselves.
Sometimes They Just Need The Right Outlet.
Some children are happiest when they're moving. They want to run, jump, tumble, dance, climb and try the next thing.
A structured active hobby gives that enthusiasm somewhere positive to go while introducing technique, progression, teamwork and achievable challenges.
At Notts Hotshots Cheer & Dance Academy in Watnall, children can explore cheerleading, tumbling and several styles of dance through beginner, recreational and competitive pathways.
You can see all of our current starting points on the Hotshots classes page .
Does this sound familiar?
- Cartwheels through the house
- Dancing whenever music comes on
- Always trying a new physical skill
- Loves jumping and moving
- Enjoys performing for everyone
- Needs variety to stay engaged
- Looks forward to active hobbies
- Still has energy when everyone else is tired
Turn “Stop Doing That!” Into “Show Me That Again!”
When you've asked them to stop cartwheeling through the living room for the hundredth time, an activity designed for movement can start to look very appealing.
But the goal isn't simply to tire children out. It's to give their enthusiasm somewhere it can develop into skills, goals, friendships and progress.
Start With How They Love To Move.
You don't need to know exactly which class they need. Their favourite way to move can give you a good starting point.
Try Tumbling
If cartwheels are their preferred way of travelling around the house, tumbling gives them somewhere to develop floor skills progressively.
Explore Tumbling →Try Cheerleading
Tumbling, stunts, jumps, movement and teamwork all come together in a sport with plenty of variety.
Explore Cheerleading →Try Hip-Hop
High-energy choreography gives children an opportunity to move to music, learn routines and perform with a team.
Explore Hip-Hop →Try Lyrical
Lyrical combines movement, musicality, technique and expression for children who enjoy dance and performance.
Explore Lyrical →Movement Can Become Progress.
Active classes aren't only about keeping children busy. They provide opportunities to practise physical, personal and social skills too.
Coordination
Learning new movements gives children opportunities to develop body awareness, timing and control.
Confidence
Developing something they previously couldn't do can create a genuine sense of achievement.
Teamwork
Team environments give children opportunities to communicate, cooperate and support other athletes.
Goals
Skills provide something positive to practise and work towards from one session to the next.
Why Energetic Kids Can Love Cheerleading.
Cheerleading combines several different elements rather than focusing on one movement throughout a session.
Athletes can work on tumbling, jumps, stunts, movement, performance and team skills as part of their training. For children who enjoy learning different things, that variety can make cheer particularly engaging.
Discover cheerleading in Nottingham or experience the sport recreationally through Cheer4Fun .
That's Exactly What Beginner Classes Are For.
Your child doesn't need to arrive already able to cartwheel, tumble, dance or stunt. Suitable beginner classes start with foundations and build progressively.
Our Cheer4Fun programme provides a recreational introduction to cheerleading, while beginner dance classes provide other routes into the academy.
If your child already has experience in gymnastics or another acrobatic activity, our Alternative to Gymnastics guide may also help.
Give Them A First Go.
Not every child wants to begin with competition. These pages are useful starting points for families exploring Hotshots for the first time.
Cheer4Fun
Experience cheerleading recreationally and start learning the foundations of the sport.
Explore Cheer4Fun → Beginner DanceLyrical & Jazz
A beginner-friendly introduction to dance technique, movement and performance.
Explore Lyrical + Jazz → Beginner DanceHip-Hop
A fun starting point for children who love music, movement and high-energy choreography.
Explore Hip-Hop →Finding An Activity For An Energetic Child.
What are good activities for energetic kids in Nottingham?
My child has lots of energy but no experience. Can they start?
What if my child can't cartwheel yet?
Does my child have to compete?
Is cheerleading suitable for boys?
What activity is good for a child who loves dancing?
Where is Notts Hotshots?
Welcoming Active Kids From Across The Area.
Our main academy is in Watnall, Nottinghamshire, with families travelling from Nottingham, Kimberley, Eastwood, Hucknall, Mansfield and surrounding communities.
Give All That Energy Somewhere To Go.
Cheerleading, tumbling, lyrical, jazz or hip-hop — explore Hotshots classes and help them find an activity they can get excited about.