Youth Dance Classes

Cheerleading, Dance and Tumbling!

Cheerleading, tumbling and dance build athleticism, teamwork, leadership, confidence, body awareness, and friendships/teamwork skills. They are great activities for kids to have fun and stay fit!

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm  (bring snacks and/or lunch)
Grades: K - 5th
Place: Cottage Grove Gymnasium

Instructor: Jen Kloskey, Madtown Twisters
Cost per camp: $15 per day
Registration Deadline: One week before class

BEGINNING TUMBLING (20 max per session)

Tumblers will learn fundamental skills with the proper technique for beginning tumbling skills. Stretching, drills, forward rolls, cartwheels, round-offs, and the drills and beginning techniques of standing back handsprings and round-off back handsprings. No prior tumbling experience is required-will focus on skills based on abilities of tumblers attending the clinic.  Wear comfortable “work out” attire and tennis shoes.

Tumbling 1: Tuesday, November 8, 11:00am - 2:00pm (bring snacks and/or lunch)
Program Code: 227 

Tumbling 2: Wednesday, March 28,  11:00am - 2:00pm (bring snacks and/or lunch)
Program Code: 240

SHOW YOUR SPIRIT! (20 max per session)

This clinic will explore the growing sport of competitive cheerleading. Learn the basics of a competitive cheerleading routine; stunting, jumps, tumbling and dance. Learn and perform a mini routine at the end of the camp! All Cheerleaders will receive a Hair bow to wear for the performance! Wear comfortable themed “work out” attire and tennis shoes.

Badger Red Spirit: Tuesday, September 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm (bring snacks and/or lunch)
Program Code: 241

Silver Eagle Spirit: Wednesday, February 29, 11:00am - 2:00pm (bring snacks and/or lunch)
Program Code: 242

DANCE TO THE MUSIC!  (20 max per session)

Learn a cheer/pom style dance routine to cool remixed music and perform it at the end of the clinic for your family and friends!  Dancers will learn motion technique, jumps, leaps and performance skills.  Wear comfortable “work out” attire and tennis shoes.

Let’s Rock! Camp: Friday, November 18,   11:00am - 2:00pm (bring snacks and/or lunch)
Program Code: 243

Hot and Now! Camp: Tuesday, May 1, 11:00am - 2:00pm (bring snacks and/or lunch)
Program Code: 244

Jen Kloskey has coached youth, high school, and all-star cheerleading and dance for over 16 years. Her teams have won numerous regional, state and national championships. Safety, NFHS Spirit, and USAG Certified, she is currently a Head Coach at Madtown Twisters All Star Cheerleading and Gymnastics in Madison.

Dancers will perform @ Monona Grove varsity games!!

MG Football Dance Camp

Saturday, September 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Coach: MG Dance Team & Coaches
Location:  Taylor Prairie School Gym
Grades:  K - 8th
Cost:  $30 ($35 day of camp)

Participants will learn cool hip/hop and jazz dance routines from the MG Varsity Dance Squad on
Saturday and perform at the Monona Grove Silver Eagles football game on Friday, September 16th.

MG Basketball Dance Camp

Saturday, January 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Coach:  MG Dance Team & Coaches
Location:  Glacial Drumlin School Gym
Grades:  K - 8th
Cost:  $30 ($35 day of camp)

Participants will learn cool hip/hop and jazz dance routines from the MG Varsity Dance Squad on
Saturday and perform at the Monona Grove Silver Eagles basketball game on Friday, January 27th.

Campers should wear loose fitting clothes and tennis shoes and also bring a water bottle and snack. 

No dance experience needed!  Camp t-shirt for all dancers!

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