Teamwork, Spirit, Strength Unite, Join Our Program & Ignite!
Unleash the spirit of your little ones and watch them soar to new heights with our premier youth cheerleading program. We are thrilled to introduce you to an exhilarating world of athleticism, teamwork, and fun!
Elite Stars Cheerleading is a recreational program that focuses on teaching cheerleading, pom and flag skills to children of all genders ages 4-10! Join us for an extraordinary opportunity to experience the dynamic sport of cheerleading in a safe and inclusive environment.
Our athletes will work under the direction of caring coaches who can assist each student in succeeding to the best of their ability, building confidence, and fostering lifelong friendships within our community. We hope to bring recognition to cheerleading, dance, and flag being competitive sports.
Our goal is to encourage a good sense of self-esteem, discipline, teamwork, leadership, and physical strength. Athletes will be taught routines that will exemplify these skills and will showcase these routines at regional and national competitions.
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Elite Stars Cheerleading strives to deliver a safe learning environment, while maintaining a fun, challenging and competitive feeling. Our athletes will work under the direction of caring coaches who can assist each student in succeeding to the best of their ability. We hope to bring recognition to cheerleading, dance, and flag being competitive sports.
Elite Stars Cheerleading is a recreational program that focuses on teaching cheerleading, pom and flag skills to children of all genders ages 4-10! We will split participants into two squads: Supernova, for ages 6 and under, and Galaxy, for ages 6-10.
Elite Stars Cheerleading athletes are expected to work as a team and will attend (1) weekly 45 mins practice from September - June. During practices, they will participate in basic tumbling skills practice, dance choreography, flag tosses, and sideline cheers. All of these skills will culminate in their competition routine. This recreational program will attend 1-2 ’Dance’ Competitions under the OPEN Category at the end of each year.
There is no audition or try out, all levels of experience are welcome!
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Lyons Township High School
Lyons Township High School, South Campus Wednesdays, 5:45pm-6:45 September 13th - May 23rd
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Lyons Township High School, South Campus Thursdays, 5:45pm-6:45 September 13th - May 23rd
Clarendon Hills Park District
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Shannon Eddy
(Jazz, Lyrical, Performance Team, Ballet, Pointe, Acro) has been with the studio for over 20 years. Shannon started to dance at the age of 3 where she began to grow into a talented strong dancer and award winning choreographer. After graduating from Lyons Township in 2008, where she was a proud member of the LTHS Poms squad, LTHS Cheerleading quad and President of the LTHS Eurythmic Dance Company attended London Contemporary Dance School and The University of Hawaii. Trained mostly in Cunningham and release contemporary, she has had the pleasure of studying under some amazing teachers over the years including: Cristian Addams, Laurent Cavanna, Raymond Chai, Jorge M. Crecis, Rick Nodine, and Jeannie Steele. Shannon has also had the opportunity to work with outstanding companies in master classes and workshops: Richard Alston Dance Company, Matthew Bourne, Candoco Dance Company, and Henri Oquike. Shannon has also been a member of Harand Theater Camp for 17 years where she studied voice with Sulie Harand and Errol Pearlman. Shannon has had the pleasure to grow with the dance community by teaching Master Classes in the Chicagoland Area. Shannon is very excited to share her passion for dance with your dancer.
Benjamin Eddy
The creative force behind Lively Arts. With a deep-rooted inspiration from witnessing his wife's unwavering passion for dance over the past decade, Benjamin embarked on a self-taught journey in photography, transforming his hobby into a remarkable profession. His lens has since captured enchanting moments during performances at renowned institutions such as Harand Camp for the Theatre Arts, Stage Door Fine Arts, and Lively Arts Dance Academy.
Driven by a core principle of putting names to faces, Benjamin understands the importance of fostering connection in our increasingly digital world. His mission is to encapsulate the essence of growth, confidence, and sheer excitement radiating from each student he photographs. With an innate ability to freeze fleeting moments, Benjamin's images vividly showcase the dedication and joy that dance instills in young hearts. As a cherished member of the Lively Arts community, Benjamin aims to empower dancers by immortalizing their journey through his artistry, ultimately leaving an indelible mark on their artistic paths.
Meet Our Cheer Leaders
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Lily Grove
Why do you love cheerleading?I get to be positive, hang out with friends, learn new skills, and definitely performing. I love to dance.
What is your favorite part of cheer practice?
The energy in performing, learning new stunts and dances. I also love meeting new people and seeing friends.Why are you excited to coach for Elite Stars?
I love spending time with kids. I also am excited to learn and teach new dances. I haven’t done enough like this so I am so excited to do something new and different.Tell us about your cheer / dance background:
I have cheered for LT for 3 now 4 years and I did 8th grade cheer. Not much dance experience although I love to dance for fun. Kitchen dance parties are the best.Tell us something interesting about you:
I love traveling, and camping. I have been to 40- 42 states and 23 national parks. -
Cassidy Kahler
Why do you love cheerleading?
I love cheerleading because it has a great atmosphere and I love being able to use my voice and express myself.What is your favorite part of cheer practice?
My favorite part of cheer practice is spending time with my friends and perfecting cheers we learn.Why are you excited to coach for Elite Stars?
I am excited to coach for Elite Stars because I love being able to teach younger kids cheers and watch them have fun. I am excited to watch them learn and grow as cheerleaders!Tell us about your cheer / dance background:
I started cheering in middle school and have loved it ever since. I did dance lessons as a little kid, but I have the most experience in gymnastics. I have been a gymnast on and off since as I was four and did competitive gymnastics for a couple of years. I also have experience coaching kids in gymnastics.Tell us something interesting about you:
Something interesting about me is that I love to travel and hope to travel more in my future. I was able to go to Switzerland and France last summer, and I would love to be able to travel to Greece and Italy in the future. -
Charlotte Rice
Why do you love cheerleading?
I love supporting the school and football in such a fun way.What is your favorite part of cheer practice?
Bonding with the people.Why are you excited to coach for Elite Stars?
It’ll be fun to see all the kids learning and having fun.Tell us about your cheer / dance background:
i’ve done cheerleading for my school 7th and 8th grade for middle school and all 4 years of high school.Tell us something interesting about you:
i can quote every friends episode.
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE
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Our youth cheer program is designed for children aged 4 to 10 years old.
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No prior cheer experience is required. Our program is open to beginners and aims to introduce children to the fundamentals of cheerleading.
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Your child will learn a variety of cheer skills, including basic motions, jumps, chants, dance routines, and stunting fundamentals. The program also focuses on teamwork, fun, and building spirit.
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Each session of our youth cheer program is typically 45min - 1 hour long.
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Practices are held once a week, and the schedule will be provided to you upon registration. The location of the practices will also be communicated to you.
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Participants should wear practice wear provided by the program and Provided Cheerleading shoes. Additionally, please ensure your child brings a water bottle to stay hydrated.
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While our focus is on teamwork, fun, and skill development, there may be opportunities for performances at local events or showcases. Our program does currently participate in competitive cheerleading through the dance competition network, so each member gets the feel of performance and competition.
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We may provide participants with a program t-shirt or uniform for performances. We will inform you of any specific attire requirements well in advance.
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For the comfort and safety of all participants, we ask that parents do not observe practices. However, we occasionally hold open practices or parent demonstration days, where you can watch your child's progress.
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To register your child, please visit our website or contact us directly through phone or email. We will provide you with the necessary registration forms and guide you through the process.
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Depending on the program, there may be additional costs for uniforms, performance attire, and any optional events or activities. These details will be communicated to you during the registration process.
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If you have any additional questions or need more information, please feel free to contact us through phone or email. We're here to help!