Cheer4Fun
Learn cheerleading fundamentals including stunts, jumps, movement and basic tumbling without needing to join a competition team.
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NOTTS HOTSHOTS
CHEER & DANCE ACADEMY
CHEER & DANCE NEAR EASTWOOD & KIMBERLEY
Beginner classes, recreational cheer, dance, tumbling and competitive pathways for children and young people from Eastwood, Kimberley and the surrounding Nottinghamshire area.
Welcome Eastwood & Kimberley
Looking for cheer or dance near Eastwood or Kimberley?
Notts Hotshots Cheer & Dance Academy provides recreational and competitive cheer and dance opportunities for families across the local area.
Our main dedicated academy is based in Watnall, close to both Eastwood and Kimberley, while our growing local programme gives families different ways to discover Hotshots through beginner cheer and dance.
That means an athlete doesn't have to arrive ready for competition. They can start with a beginner-friendly class, learn the foundations, build confidence and discover what they enjoy.
For athletes who want more, Hotshots also provides competitive pathways in cheer, hip-hop, lyrical and pom, alongside dedicated tumbling training .
Why Notts Hotshots?
MORE THAN A WEEKLY CLASS.
Somewhere to learn new skills, build confidence, make friends, challenge yourself and discover where your journey could lead.
Confidence
Build self-belief through learning, progression and achievement.
Beginners
Complete beginners can find an accessible place to start.
Community
Build friendships and become part of the wider Hotshots family.
Local
Convenient for Eastwood, Kimberley, Watnall and nearby communities.
Progression
Recreational pathways can grow into competitive opportunities.
Start Local
BEGINNER CLASSES AROUND KIMBERLEY & EASTWOOD
New to Hotshots? These beginner-friendly programmes provide straightforward ways to take that first step.
Recreational Cheer
Beginner Dance
Hip-Hop
Big energy, choreography, musicality and confidence for young dancers who love music and movement.
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Beginner Dance
Lyrical & Jazz
Explore expressive lyrical movement alongside energetic jazz technique in a beginner-friendly dance environment.
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Want To Go Further?
THE WIDER HOTSHOTS PROGRAMME
From first classes through to competitive teams, Hotshots provides pathways across cheer and dance for athletes who want to keep developing.
All Star Cheer
Stunts, tumbling, jumps, dance and performance combine within competitive team routines.
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Hip-Hop
Competitive dance teams developing choreography, musicality, formations and performance.
Competitive Hip-Hop →
Lyrical
Technical and expressive competitive dance combining movement, musicality and performance.
Competitive Lyrical →
Tumbling
Develop floor skills including cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings, tucks and progression towards higher-level tumbling.
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OUR ROOTS
RUN LOCAL
RUN LOCAL
Our Story
FROM EASTWOOD TO NOTTS HOTSHOTS.
Eastwood has a special place in the history of Notts Hotshots.
Hotshots originally began in Eastwood before growing into the cheer and dance academy we are today.
As the programme grew, so did our need for space and facilities. Our main home is now our dedicated academy at Headstocks Industrial Park in Watnall, close to both Eastwood and Kimberley.
The programme has grown far beyond those early days, but our local roots remain an important part of who we are and the communities we serve.
Your Hotshots Journey
START WHERE YOU ARE.
You don't need to know where the journey will end before taking the first step.
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Find Your Class
Choose cheer, hip-hop, lyrical and jazz, or ask our team for help finding the right fit.
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Learn The Foundations
Develop technique, confidence, coordination and an understanding of your chosen activity.
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Keep It Recreational
Love your weekly class? Brilliant. There is no requirement to become a competitive athlete.
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Or Dream Bigger
Athletes who want more can explore future competitive team and performance opportunities.
Proudly Local
CHEER & DANCE FOR EASTWOOD, KIMBERLEY & BEYOND.
Our dedicated academy is based at Headstocks Industrial Park in Watnall, Nottinghamshire, close to both Eastwood and Kimberley.
We welcome athletes from communities across the local area every week, including Watnall, Eastwood, Kimberley, Hucknall and further across Nottinghamshire.
Visiting the academy for the first time? Our Finding Hotshots page includes the address, parking information and guidance for finding the building.
Local Communities
Eastwood
Our original roots
Kimberley
Local classes & families
Watnall
Home of our academy
Hucknall
Nearby community
Nottingham
Wider programme area
From Local Beginnings
BIGGER OPPORTUNITIES.
Hotshots has grown from a local programme into an academy whose athletes compete across the UK and internationally.
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Hotshots Teams
4×
All Star Worlds Bids
2×
European Summit Bids
UK +
International Stages
Eastwood & Kimberley FAQ
QUICK ANSWERS.
New to Hotshots? Here are some of the questions local families ask before getting started.
Do you take complete beginners?
Yes. Previous cheerleading, gymnastics or dance experience is not required. Our recreational and introductory classes are designed to give beginners somewhere to start.
Is Notts Hotshots close to Eastwood?
Yes. Our main academy is based in Watnall, close to Eastwood. Hotshots also originally began in Eastwood and continues to welcome many athletes from the local area.
Do you have classes near Kimberley?
Yes. Hotshots has beginner-friendly opportunities around Kimberley, including recreational cheer and introductory dance pathways. Explore our classes for current options.
What is the best class for a cheerleading beginner?
Cheer4Fun is our recreational introduction to cheerleading and allows athletes to learn the fundamentals without immediately joining a competition team.
Do you offer beginner dance classes?
Yes. Families can explore our beginner Hip-Hop and Lyrical & Jazz pathways.
Can my child eventually join a competitive team?
Potentially. Hotshots has competitive cheer and dance teams across multiple age divisions. Team opportunities depend on factors including age, development, tryouts and the needs of each team.
Do you offer tumbling?
Yes. Our tumbling programme develops floor-based skills for beginners, cheerleaders, gymnasts and other athletes.
My child already does gymnastics. Could cheer suit them?
Gymnastics skills such as strength, flexibility, body awareness and tumbling can transfer well into cheerleading. Our Alternative to Gymnastics guide explains the crossover in more detail.
Where is the main Notts Hotshots academy?
Our dedicated academy is at 12 Headstocks Industrial Park, Watnall, Nottingham, NG16 1AA. Visit our Finding Hotshots page before your first visit.
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FIND YOUR NEXT STEP.
Start Here
All Classes
Explore beginner and recreational ways to become part of Hotshots.
Explore classes → CheerAll Star Cheerleading
Discover recreational and competitive cheer pathways at Hotshots.
Explore cheer → Our JourneyAchievements
See where Hotshots athletes and teams have competed.
Explore achievements → CommunitySchools & Partnerships
Discover workshops, PE sessions and school partnership opportunities.
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Your First Step
READY TO BECOME A HOTSHOT?
Whether you're based in Eastwood, Kimberley, Watnall or nearby, we'll help you find the right cheer or dance class and the right place to begin.