This summer, the UK cheerleading community will witness something truly historic. For the first time ever, an English duo will take the stage at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China. They will represent Great Britain in the Pom division. This isn’t just another competition. It’s a pivotal moment that could shape the future ofContinueContinue reading “Will cheerleading ever be an Olympic sport?”
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Living the Dream: What it takes to win Worlds
We have a handful of teams who have achieved the greatest honour you can achieve in the Allstar world: winning worlds. There was a Scottish Pom Duo from Stephanie and Natasha Trainor who won in 2012, plus our Paracheer Pom and Hip Hop (Adaptive Abilities as they are called now, but not then) teams haveContinueContinue reading “Living the Dream: What it takes to win Worlds”
Lyrical v Jazz and how to excel at both
In 2017, The addition of a Lyrical Contemporary division was a step in diversifying the dance categories offered in Allstar dance, and creating a home for a myriad of Lyrical or Contemporary inspired routines which had been creeping their way into the Jazz category over a number of years. But first, let us introduce ourselves!ContinueContinue reading “Lyrical v Jazz and how to excel at both”
Division Spotlight: Traditional Pom
It feels a bit weird to be writing about an re-emerging division in the midst of a pandemic when the best competition experience we can hope for is virtual competitions. There is a glimmer of hope on the horizon though and hopefully we will be back to competitions soon. The division is called “Traditional Pom”,ContinueContinue reading “Division Spotlight: Traditional Pom”
Allstar Dance’s Triple Crown: Louise Durrant
We’d like to introduce you to Louise. Performing at worlds with Cheerforce Ladies of Ten Louise Durrant is the only dancer to date to hold the triple crown of being accepted onto Team England Pom, Jazz and Hip Hop. She was one of the original members of the first ever unified England Pom team inContinueContinue reading “Allstar Dance’s Triple Crown: Louise Durrant”
From Budget to expensive dance footwear that will perform all season.
Looking for your next pom, jazz or lyrical shoes? Look no further, we have a range of recommendations for you, plus we give you links to find more inclusive dance shoes for more skin tones, and vegan shoes. CFHTT Dance Writer Emma has had seven years of testing many out and she gives you aContinueContinue reading “From Budget to expensive dance footwear that will perform all season.”
The roots of hip hop – The history of hip hop styles and steps to avoid appropriation
In honour of Black History Month ,we are going historical with exploring the roots of hip hop styles. We are delighted to have written this article with Kimberley Palmer-Thompson one of the Allstar Hip Hop coaches at Sparks Allstars in London, who is a professional Hip Hop teacher – her work having being recently performedContinueContinue reading “The roots of hip hop – The history of hip hop styles and steps to avoid appropriation”
CFHTT talks to the UK Elite freelancers for Allstar Dance
The UK have a growing number of talented dance freelancers that work to improve teams of all levels to reach their full potential and grow the sport nationwide. Freelancers are so important in Allstar Dance because they are experts at nailing the scoresheet, know exercises and drills to getthose skills you want your athletes toContinueContinue reading “CFHTT talks to the UK Elite freelancers for Allstar Dance”
Why now is a great time to start a dance team
1: Social distancing We might be introducing non stunting divisions, engineering new ways to stunt socially distanced,focussing on our tumbling and jumping to keep doing what we love while protecting everyone. Onegreat way to be able to adapt to the times is by adding dance teams to your programme. While liftsand contact is common inContinueContinue reading “Why now is a great time to start a dance team”
CFHTT interview with Team England Para Hip Hop athlete Gemma
Name: GEMMA-LOUISE STEVENSON Age: 33 Career Goal: Gemma currently works as a freelance sports journalist for Sky Sports and Give Me Sport, specialising in the wheelchair tennis tour and para-sport Team: TEAM ENGLAND PARA CREER HIP HOP Instagram name @gstevensonsport what does it mean to you to represent your country?ContinueContinue reading “CFHTT interview with Team England Para Hip Hop athlete Gemma”
CFHTT interview with Team England Para Pom athlete Kat
Name Kat Team: Team England Paracheer Freestyle Pom Position: Dancer Age: 29 Career Goal: To win Gold at Worlds 2019 Instagram name @kat_morgan23 Hi Kat Hi Caroline What does it mean to you to represent your country? It sounds so cheesy but you really do feel like you are part of something special and I thinkContinueContinue reading “CFHTT interview with Team England Para Pom athlete Kat”
CFHTT interview with Team England Jazz
Hi guys, CFHTT are excited to be interviewing Team England Jazz. This year is the first ever unified Team England Jazz with athletes from all across the country coming together to represent their country. We sat down with Team England Jazz manager Beckie to talk about what inspires her to create this Team. Hi BeckieContinueContinue reading “CFHTT interview with Team England Jazz”
CFHTT interview with Coach Gemma From Team Wales Para Cheer Freestyle Pom
What qualities do you believe make a good coach? There are many qualities that make a good coach, team work, organisation, an understanding of the competition and rules but for me the biggest gift a coach has it their ability to shape young people’s lives. For that reason, I believe that havingContinueContinue reading “CFHTT interview with Coach Gemma From Team Wales Para Cheer Freestyle Pom”
CFHTT interview with head Coach of Team England Para Cheer Hip Hop Sammi Coggans
Name: Sammi Coggans Team: Team England ParaCheer Hip Hop Role: Head Coach Age: 27 Disability:N/A Career Goal: Achieved it! Though I would also love one day to Judge Worlds Instagram @sammi_coggs Which Para Team are you most excited to see and why? In addition to watching ours on the floor, I am looking forward toContinueContinue reading “CFHTT interview with head Coach of Team England Para Cheer Hip Hop Sammi Coggans”
Team England Freestyle Pom : What it takes to represent your country
We are over joyed to be releasing this video of Team England Freestyle Pom. We got to visit them at one of their last training before heading to Worlds. Watch our video and find out what it takes to represent your country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kesw_YJpn1I Don’t forget to follow us on twitter and like usContinueContinue reading “Team England Freestyle Pom : What it takes to represent your country”
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