CHEERLEADING CLASSES
Faulkner's Dance & Gymnastics is more than just a state-of-the-art dance and gymnastics facility, but also one of the largest dance, martial arts and gymnastics facilities in the Triangle! Our program is committed to excellence in a safe and fun environment.
Faulkner's Cheerleading is directed by former University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Cheerleader and Co-Captain Tiffany Hinesley. Faulkner's Cheerleading are dedicated to the improvement of every athlete's cheerleading and tumbling skills through positive reinforcement and intense training. Each child will learn to reach their full potential in a challenging environment. Our goal is to provide each cheerleader with the abilities and skills that are required to be a part of a winning team while reinforcing the positive qualities, morals and values that will make them successful in life. Our high standards will motivate our athletes, coaches and parents to be the best competitive cheer program in the area. We welcome you to our family.
Faulkner's Cheerleading offers a wide range of tumbling classes for your tumbling and cheerleading needs. Faulkner's currently teaches the Duke University Varsity and JV Cheerleaders as well as several middle school and high school cheerleading teams.
Please see our current offerings to determine what would be best for you. If you are unsure, our knowledgeable staff will help find a class that's right for you.
Cheer Prep Class is open to girls in grades kindergarden - 6th grade. Focus will be on cheers, chants, sidelines, formations, tumbling and motions. Each supplemental session will review the previous material and teach new skills and material. This class is for those who want to see what competitive cheer is about without the long term time and financial commitment. This class is a session based class and follows our Session Schedule. Students will learn a short routine and perform it at the end of the Session to family and friends.
Show Team Class is for our 3 ½ - 6 year olds. These students are a performance team and learn an actual cheer routine to perform at select competitions! They are assisted by our talented coaches. No experience is required at all to participate. We teach everything they need to know in order to perform. Cheer, jumps, tumble, dance and even stunts are taught in a fun, safe environment. Come see what all the fun is about!
Mini Tumble Class child will be more involved with skill recognition and technique for a beginner tumbler. He/she will increase strength, flexibility and body control with the use of floor obstacle courses and tumbling mats.
Advanced Mini Tumble Class is for our more advanced 5 and 6 year olds. A back walkover is required to be in this class.
Beginner Tumble Class will work on perfecting the following skills: Back bends, handstands, walkovers, cartwheels, round-offs and forward/backward rolls. Students will also begin work on basic back handspring drills related to jumping. Student will learn the importance of explosiveness and power in tumbling.
Intermediate Tumble Class will teach basics of a back handspring and how to execute properly. Focus on explosiveness, power and tightness will be emphasized. Once student has achieved the back handspring they will work on connecting it with a round-off before moving on to the Advanced Class.
Advanced Tumbling Class will begin work on the standing back tuck and will also begin adding flipping skills to their power tumbling. The student will also begin work on front tumbling as well, such as front handsprings and punch fronts. The student will continue on into twisting skills as their skills progress.