CHEER ELITE!

Welcome to the home of the hardest working, most talented cheerleaders in Southwestern Ontario!  Expressions Cheer Elite was formed in 2004 and in the past three years have obtained world level competitive status as well as countless gold medals and special awards!

Our cheer programs include beginner, pre-competitive, novice competitive and elite competitive levels.  Teams are divided by age and skill level.  Mini, Junior, Youth and Senior training is available.  Skills taught include:  tumbling/gymnastics, stunting, dance, pom, and vocalization.  We focus on developing hard-core gymnastics and stunting skills, teamwork skills, self-esteem and physical fitness/nutrition.  Our teaching methodology is based on positive reinforcement, development of self-confidence, and on building up the individual athlete to achieve his/her goals.

You won’t find a better quality program for your child, all at the most reasonable price in our area!

TO REGISTER:

Register ONLINE today by clicking on ‘Registration’ right on our web page!  You can also call 631-9087 or email thestudio@expressionsdancearts.com for information.

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CHEER FACULTY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:  Elizabeth Morgan, BA, CDTA, NFL Bills and CFL Argonauts & TigerCats Alumni Cheerleader; Choreographer, 2006 & 2007 CFL Toronto Argonauts Blue Thunder Dance Team; Director, NAFL Silverbacks Cheerleaders; Director, LMFA Cheerleaders

HEAD COACHES:  Jennifer Punkari, National Champion Fanshawe Falcons Cheerleader, Award-Winning Coach & NAFL Silverbacks Cheerleader/Stunt Captain; Erin Douglas, Award-Winning Coach, A.B. Lucas High School Cheerleader Coach, Stunt & Tumbling Specialist.

ASSISTANT COACHES/TRAINERS:  We have a roster of esteemed guest and additional coaches and consultants to further enhance the training process for our cheerleaders.  These include special and guest trainers for:  Gymnastics, Tumbling, Body Conditioning, Nutrition, Fundraising, Choreography, Stunts, Dance Technique and more!

COMPETITIVE CHEER:  All  Expressions Cheerleaders audition annually for a spot on the competitive teams.  Newcomers are welcome to audition.  Please contact the studio at 519-631-9087 or email thestudio@expressionsdancearts.com for the date and time of the next audition.  Ages 7 and up are welcome.  Programs are available at both St. Thomas & London locations.

RECREATIONAL & PRE-COMPETITIVE CHEER:  These are preparatory programs to introduce and build the skill base and body conditioning of future competitive cheerleaders or those interested in learning the basics of cheerleading for fun.  Please contact us to register for these programs.

PERFORMANCES & COMPETITIONS:

Our cheerleaders perform at a number of events in the community and beyond, including the LMFA Championship game, various semi-pro and pro team home games, the Opening Ceremonies for major events, as members of Junior CFL and Junior NFL Cheerleading teams, at 2 Recitals per year, in parades and much more!  We also compete each year at an average of 3 events.  Past competitions have included Canada’s Wonderland Cheerleading Competition, COA Open Nationals, Canadian National Dance Championships and more!  Events and details will be released as the season begins.  Come join the excitement!

COST OF PROGRAMS:

Our programs are offered under Expressions’ Package Discounts, so costs are extremely reasonable and beat any other pricing anywhere in our area.  Combined with our quality of coaching, cheerleader opportunities, team fundraising options, and the scope and caliber of training, this makes Expresssions Cheer Elite your clear cheerleading choice.  Family discounts also apply!  Individual cheerleading program prices and payment options can be obtained by calling our office at 519-631-9087.  Fundraising is done to offset additional costs (outside of lessons) that are related to competing.

ATTIRE:

Plain black cheer shorts, black or hot pink bra top, plain white cheer shoes, plain white bobby socks, hair in ponytail, no jewelry.

WAYS TO REGISTER

1.   Register ONLINE today by clicking on ‘Registration’ right on our web page!  You can also email us at thestudio@expressionsdancearts.com or call 519-631-9087 to set up your registration appointment.

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2.  Visit one of our Registrations Days (call the office for dates and times)

        3.  Register by mail to Expressions Inc., 40 Alma Street, St. Thomas, ON N5P 3A8. (Payment must accompany mail-in registrations.  Cheques are made out to Expressions Dance Arts Inc.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Call 519-631-9087 or email thestudio@expressionsdancearts.com.

CHEERLEADING PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

ST THOMAS:  Expressions Dance Arts, 40 Alma Street (at Kains), St. Thomas

LONDON:  Expressions Cheer Elite Headquarters, Dundas Street at Highbury (in the Salvation Army Village), London.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONING AND TRAINING:  Forest City Gymnastics, London.  Additional facilities TBA.

·         All of our locations are easily accessible from Highway 401 and from Wellington Road.

AUDITIONS:

Both Spring and Fall Auditions are held.  Register online for either audition or call us for your date and time.  A $10 Audition Fee applies to newcomers.  We invite you to bring your friends to try out too!  We look forward to having you join us for an exciting, inspiring and educational cheer season!