About Dancestarz Cheerleading
Welcome to Dancestarz Cheerleading! Our team is passionate about cheerleading, and we offer classes for various age groups and skill levels. Our team of dedicated coaches and enthusiastic cheerleaders work hand in hand to build and showcase amazing performances. At Dancestarz Cheerleading, we pride ourselves in providing an environment where you can develop the sport skills you need to succeed as a cheerleader, while having fun and nurturing lasting friendships.
Our Coaches
Samantha Jackson
Programme Owner
Our founder and program owner, Sam, has a proven track record working in the entertainment industry as a dancer on stage and for cruise lines before finding her passion coaching successful cheer teams at both local and national levels.
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Sam is committed to providing quality training for our athletes, while emphasising the importance of teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned cheerleader, Dancestarz welcome you to be a part of the family!
Experience:
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15+ years experience
Certifications
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UKCA, BCA and BGU Qualified
evie white
Thunder and Flexibility Coach
Evie has spent the majority of her life competing as a cheerleader and has recently moved into coaching following a real passion to succeed within the sport.
Experience:
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10 years Cheer experience
Certifications
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Qualified Level 2 Cheerleading Coach
Amy Tompkins
Entity and Tumble Coach
Amy has grown within Dancestarz as both a cheerleader, from Junior to Senior level, and as a coach for our Elite and Entity squads. Amy has worked hard to achieve her level 1 & 2 tumble coaching qualifications, further helping our athletes reach their full potential.
Experience:
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10 years cheer experience
Certifications
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Qualified Level 2 Cheerleading Coach
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Qualified Level 1 & 2 Tumble Coach
amelie parisi
Elite Coach
Amelie has been doing cheerleading since she was in Lower School, taking part in numerous competitions and shows with Dancestarz. In June 2023, she successfully passed her Level 1 Cheer Coaching course, allowing her to bring her love for the sport to other athletes. In 2024, she started coaching her first junior competition squad, Elite and has thoroughly enjoyed working with younger athletes. To support her coaching experience, Amelie has run multiple dance classes within her school in commercial and pom, in addition to studying GCSE Dance.
Experience:
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7+ years cheer experience
Certifications
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BCQ Level 1
MAddie owen
Street Cheer Coach
Maddie has been dancing since the age of 3, training in ballet, tap, jazz and street, amongst many other styles. She has received full scholarships for London Studio Centre Associates and the BBO Scholars Scheme. Maddie has always had a strong passion for dance and performing, including taking part in Dancestarz events.
Experience:
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13+ years dance experience
Certifications
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BGU Pom Jazz Lyrical Course