At Wisconsin Dance and Cheer, we offer a premier cheerleading experience designed to guide athletes at every stage of their journey. From our introductory Rec Cheer and Novice teams where beginners learn foundational motions, jumps, and tumbling in a fun, encouraging environment, to our Prep and Elite tiers for intermediate and advanced competitors, there is a place for every athlete to shine. Running from July through April, this committed program brings together dedicated athletes to build confidence, peak physical fitness, and lifelong teamwork skills on local, regional, and national stages.
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REC CHEER
Our Rec Cheer program is the perfect, low-commitment introduction to the exciting world of cheerleading. Designed specifically for beginners, this program focuses on teaching foundational skills—including basic motions, jumps, introductory tumbling, and light stunting—in a highly structured, fun, and encouraging environment. Our primary goals are building a strong physical foundation, boosting self-confidence, and celebrating personal progress along the way. With a lighter schedule than our competitive tiers, Rec Cheer allows young athletes to learn the joy of teamwork, sportsmanship, and responsibility without the pressure of a demanding competition calendar.
PERFORMANCE TEAMS
Our Performance Cheer program is designed for athletes who are ready to take the next step beyond recreational cheer and experience the excitement of competitive all-star cheer in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. This program introduces athletes to a more structured team experience while continuing to develop the fundamental skills needed for long-term success.
Athletes will build confidence and teamwork while advancing their motions, jumps, tumbling, stunting, dance, and performance skills. Routine elements are similar to those found in our Rec Cheer program, but with an increased emphasis on stunting, tumbling, technique, synchronization, and execution to better prepare athletes for future competitive opportunities.
Performance Cheer is the perfect bridge between recreational cheer and our Novice All-Star program, providing athletes with a strong competitive foundation while maintaining a positive, encouraging, and development-focused atmosphere.
NOVICE TEAMS
Our Novice Teams offer the perfect introduction to competitive cheerleading for athletes who are ready to take the next step beyond recreational classes. In this program, beginners learn the core fundamentals of the sport—including sharp motions, basic jumps, introductory tumbling, and foundational stunting—within a highly supportive, fun, and encouraging environment. Our primary focus is on building a strong athletic foundation, boosting self-confidence, and celebrating personal and team progress. With a low-commitment schedule compared to our higher competitive tiers, Novice Teams allow young athletes to experience the excitement of performing a routine and learning the value of teamwork without the pressure of a demanding competition calendar.
PREP TEAMS
Our Prep Teams offer the perfect intermediate step for athletes who are ready for more challenge and commitment than recreational cheer but still want a balanced, family-friendly format. This program focuses on advancing foundational skills, refining technique, and preparing athletes to compete on a larger stage. Participants learn vital life skills such as responsibility, perseverance, and deep teamwork while continuing to grow as performers. It is a fantastic option for athletes looking to experience the excitement of competitive cheerleading with a manageable schedule.
ELITE TEAMS
Our Elite Teams represent our highest level of competitive cheerleading, designed for advanced athletes who are ready for maximum challenge and commitment. This program pushes participants to master elite stunts, interconnected pyramids, and advanced gymnastics-style tumbling within high-energy, precisely choreographed 2.5-minute routines. Directed by expert coaching in a strong, focused team culture, athletes not only strive for performance excellence on local, regional, and national stages but also cultivate deep resilience, intense discipline, and lifelong self-confidence.