Bring The Power Of Cheer Into Your School
High-energy school cheerleading workshops, PE sessions, after-school clubs and community partnerships designed to build confidence, teamwork, movement skills and school spirit.
Give Pupils A New Way To Move, Perform And Work Together
Notts Hotshots Cheer & Dance Academy works with schools across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to introduce pupils to the athletic, creative and team-centred sport of cheerleading.
From a one-off PE lesson takeover to a weekly after-school cheer club, provision can be shaped around your pupils, timetable, facilities and intended outcomes.
Sessions can introduce age-appropriate stunts, jumps, dance, performance and foundational movement while encouraging communication, confidence and teamwork. Previous cheerleading or gymnastics experience is not required.
We can work with primary and secondary pupils, complete beginners and mixed-experience groups, helping schools introduce an activity that many children may never previously have had the opportunity to try.
How Your School Can Work With Hotshots
Start with a single cheerleading experience or talk to us about building regular provision around your school community.
PE Lesson Takeovers
Introduce cheerleading during the school day through structured, active sessions adapted to pupils' ages, confidence, experience and available space.
After-School Clubs
Create a regular school cheerleading club where pupils can build skills, friendships and confidence across a half term, full term or longer programme.
One-Off Workshops
High-energy cheer experiences for enrichment days, activity weeks, rewards, transition events or simply giving pupils something completely new to try.
School Performances
Work towards a routine or performance for a school celebration, showcase, open evening or community event.
Community Partnerships
Explore longer-term relationships connecting school facilities, pupils and families with additional opportunities for local physical activity.
Cheer & Dance Provision
Cheerleading can be complemented by hip-hop, lyrical or pom sessions where a broader movement and performance programme suits your school's aims.
Cheerleading Is A Sport Recognised By Sport England
Cheerleading is listed by Sport England as a recognised sport, with SportCheer England listed as the recognised National Governing Body for cheerleading in England.
Modern cheerleading combines athletic movement, teamwork, coordination, timing, trust and performance. For schools, it can provide a distinctive way to broaden physical activity provision and introduce pupils to a team sport they may not have experienced before.
What Pupils Can Develop Through Cheerleading
Sessions are designed to be active, encouraging and progressive, with opportunities to develop physical and interpersonal skills.
Physical Skills
Balance, coordination, flexibility, control, strength and body awareness through varied movement.
Teamwork
Communication, trust, shared responsibility and understanding the role each pupil plays within a team.
Confidence
Opportunities to build self-belief through achievable challenges, encouragement and visible progress.
Resilience
Learning, repeating and adapting when a new movement or team challenge requires perseverance.
Cheerleading activities can support development in areas such as balance, agility, coordination, strength, technique, control and performing movement patterns. Exact session content is agreed with the school and adapted to the pupils, facilities and intended outcomes.
Cheer First. More Ways To Move.
Cheerleading is our primary school partnership offer, with complementary dance styles available when they support your aims.
Cheerleading
Team-based sessions combining introductory stunts, jumps, movement, dance and performance.
Hip-Hop
High-energy choreography, rhythm, musicality and expressive performance.
Pom
Sharp movement, teamwork, formations and clean performance technique.
Lyrical
Movement, expression, musical connection and storytelling through dance.
Cheer4Fun At Kimberley Sports Centre
Our weekly Kimberley Cheer4Fun session is an example of how Hotshots can take cheerleading into the local community and make the sport more accessible to children outside our main Watnall facility.
The beginner-friendly class runs on Wednesdays from 5:00–5:45pm and provides a welcoming introduction to cheerleading for local children.
From First Conversation To First Session
Tell Us Your Aim
Share your year groups, pupil numbers, timetable, facilities and what you want the experience to achieve.
Shape The Plan
We discuss a suitable format, duration and approach based on your school and pupils.
Confirm Delivery
Once agreed, we confirm the practical information needed for safe and effective delivery.
Light The Fire
Your pupils experience energetic, encouraging coaching and a new way to move and work together.
Request A School Partnership Proposal
You do not need to know exactly what you want yet. Tell us about your school and we can discuss a suitable starting point.
Prefer To Contact Us Directly?
Notts Hotshots Cheer & Dance Academy
12 Headstocks Industrial Park
Watnall, Nottinghamshire
NG16 1AA
You can also learn more about our safeguarding approach before arranging a school partnership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do pupils need previous cheerleading or gymnastics experience?
No. School sessions can be designed for complete beginners and adapted to suit the group's age, confidence and experience.
Can you deliver cheerleading during PE lessons?
Yes. We can discuss PE lesson takeovers and structured school cheerleading workshops during the school day, shaped around your timetable, pupils and available space.
Do you offer after-school cheerleading clubs?
Yes. We can discuss weekly provision across a half term, full term or longer period, depending on your school's requirements and coach availability.
What space or equipment does our school need?
Requirements depend on the session, group size and planned content. Tell us about your sports hall, school hall or activity space when you enquire and we will discuss what can be delivered appropriately.
Are Hotshots coaches DBS checked?
Yes. Our coaching team is enhanced DBS checked and qualified. You can also read our safeguarding information .
Is cheerleading officially recognised as a sport?
Yes. Cheerleading is listed by Sport England as a recognised sport, with SportCheer England listed as the recognised National Governing Body for cheerleading in England.
Can a workshop include dance as well as cheerleading?
Yes. Cheerleading is our main school offer, but hip-hop, lyrical and pom elements can also be discussed where they suit your pupils and intended outcomes.
Which areas do you work with?
We welcome enquiries from schools across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, including Watnall, Kimberley, Eastwood, Hucknall, Ilkeston, Heanor, Mansfield and surrounding areas.
School Cheerleading Workshops Across Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
Based at our dedicated cheer and dance facility in Watnall, Notts Hotshots can support schools across Nottingham and surrounding Nottinghamshire communities. Whether you are exploring a one-off school cheerleading workshop, PE enrichment, an after-school cheer club or a wider community partnership, start a conversation with our team.
Ready To Bring Cheer Into Your School?
Tell us about your pupils, your goals and the opportunity you want to create. We can help you identify the right starting point.