Does Your Child Never Stop Moving?
Running. Jumping. Cartwheeling across the living room. Climbing everything. Dancing whenever music comes on. If you've got a child with energy to spare, they might just need the right place to use it.
Sometimes they just need somewhere to put it.
Some children are happiest when they're moving. Sitting still simply isn't their favourite thing to do — and that's okay.
Finding the right active hobby can give children somewhere to run, jump, tumble, dance, learn and challenge themselves in a structured environment.
At Notts Hotshots Cheer & Dance Academy in Watnall, children can channel that enthusiasm into cheerleading, tumbling and dance.
Does this sound familiar?
- Cartwheels through the house
- Jumping off the sofa
- Always climbing something
- Can't hear music without dancing
- Loves learning physical tricks
- Needs something to look forward to after school
- Gets bored sitting still
- Has energy left when everyone else is exhausted
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, it might be time to give them somewhere designed for it.
The aim isn't simply to tire children out. The right activity can turn all that energy into skills, goals, confidence and progress.
Start with what they already love doing.
You don't need to know exactly which class they need. Their favourite way to move can give you a pretty good clue.
Try Tumbling
If they're constantly upside down, tumbling gives them somewhere to develop cartwheels, walkovers and more advanced skills as they progress.
Try Cheerleading
Tumbling, stunts, jumps, performance and teamwork all come together in one energetic sport.
Try Hip-Hop
High-energy choreography gives children somewhere to move, perform and develop their confidence.
Try Lyrical
For children who love music, movement and performing, lyrical dance combines technique with expression.
They're not just burning energy. They're building skills.
Active classes can give children goals to work towards while helping them develop physically and socially.
Coordination
Learning new movements develops body awareness, control and coordination.
Confidence
Mastering something they couldn't do before can create a genuine sense of achievement.
Teamwork
Athletes learn how to work with, trust and support the people around them.
Goals
New skills provide something positive to practise and work towards each week.
Why energetic kids can love cheerleading.
Cheerleading isn't one repetitive activity. Athletes move between tumbling, jumps, stunts, choreography and performance throughout their training.
For children who enjoy variety, that can make cheer particularly exciting.
Discover more about cheerleading in Nottingham or start recreationally through Cheer4Fun .
That's exactly what beginner classes are for.
Your child doesn't need to already be able to cartwheel, tumble, dance or stunt before starting.
Our Cheer4Fun recreational programme provides an introduction to cheerleading without needing previous experience.
If they're already coming from gymnastics, trampolining or another acrobatic sport, take a look at our Alternative to Gymnastics guide too.
What if we're not sure where to start?
My child has loads of energy but no experience.
That's completely fine. Beginners can start by learning foundations before progressing towards more difficult skills.
What if they can't cartwheel?
They don't need to. Children can start from their own current ability and develop skills progressively.
What if they don't want to compete?
Recreational cheer provides an opportunity to experience the sport without immediately joining a competitive team.
Is cheerleading suitable for boys?
Absolutely. Strength, tumbling, jumps and stunting can make cheer a brilliant athletic challenge. Visit our Boys Cheerleading Nottingham page to find out more.
Somewhere local to run, jump, tumble and perform.
Notts Hotshots is based in Watnall, Nottinghamshire, welcoming children from Nottingham, Kimberley, Eastwood, Hucknall and surrounding areas.
If you're looking for an active hobby for your child, explore the Notts Hotshots programmes and local cheerleading information below.
Not sure which direction to go?
These pages can help you find the right starting point.
Give all that energy somewhere to go.
Cheerleading, tumbling, lyrical or hip-hop — get in touch with Notts Hotshots and we'll help you find an activity your child can get excited about.