Teams
All‑Star Elite Cheer
All‑Star Elite Cheer
All‑Star Elite Cheer
Travel squads Levels 1–6 for athletes who want the highest level of stunts, tumbling, and choreography. Two to three practices a week, strength sessions, and 5–7 national events each season. Ages 6 – 18 by tryout.
*Inquire about our Open Team for ages 17+
Elite Dance
All‑Star Elite Cheer
All‑Star Elite Cheer
Hip‑Hop, Pom, and Jazz teams that compete across the Midwest and at major nationals. Focus on technique, musicality, and high‑energy performance. One to two practices weekly plus optional conditioning. Ages 5 – 18.
*Inquire about our brand new Open Hip Hop Team for ages 17+
Storm Prep Cheer
Mashers Rec Cheer
Mashers Rec Cheer
Half‑year teams that introduce athletes to competitive cheer with limited travel and lower costs. One practice a week, one local showcase, and two regional events. Perfect for ages 12 & under building basics before Elite.
Mashers Rec Cheer
Mashers Rec Cheer
Mashers Rec Cheer
Recreational squad for athletes entering grades 3-6 (fall 2025) who want to learn jumps, motions, and beginner stunts—no travel required. Eight‑week sessions with an in‑house routine for family and friends. Great first step before Prep.
Elite Cheer Quick-Info
How Much Does it Cost?
Tuition is paid monthly ($135/month for Season 14). Choreography & music is split evenly among all athletes on the team. Uniforms are purchased few seasons the gym gets new, there are options to buy or rent through the gym, cost varies significantly, buying a uniform can range from $100-$300.
Do You Need Prior Experience?
No! We don't require prior experience for any of our teams. Your athletes' team placement is determined by age and skill level.
How Long is the Season?
Our All-Star Elite Cheer season typically starts mid-June and ends in early-May.
Season 14 will run from June 23rd 2025 and end in May 2026.
How Often is Practice?
Elite Cheer teams practice twice a week for two hours each practice. Typically practices are Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Season 14 Elite Cheer teams will practice Tuesday & Thursday afternoons starting June 24th.
How Many Competitions Are There?
All Storm teams go to 4-5 of the same competitions. Our Elite cheer teams can expect 1-2 additional competitions. Most competition fees are included in tuition, those not included will be specified when the schedule is released.
Season 14 follows the All-Star World Championship track, if a bid is earned this competition will be added in April, it is hosted in Orlando, FL.
What Elite Cheer Teams Do You Offer?
We offer different teams each season based on number of athletes, their ages, and their skill levels. In prior seasons Storm has offered elite teams for the Youth age (12 & Under), Junior age (16 & Under), Senior age (10-19), and Open Coed (14+ w/ no age limit). These elite teams have competed from level 1 up to level 4.
What Equipment Do We Need?
All cheer athletes are asked to purchase their own cheer shoes, for recommendations on shoes and other cheer essentials visit our page → FAQ.
Elite Dance Quick-Info
How Much Does it Cost?
Tuition is paid monthly ($75/month for Season 14). Choreography & music is split evenly among all athletes on the team. Uniforms are organized by team and cost varies.
Do You Need Prior Experience?
No! We don't require prior experience for any of our teams. Your athletes' team placement is determined by age and skill level.
How Long is the Season?
Our Elite Dance season typically starts mid-June and ends in early-May.
Season 14 will run from June 23rd 2025 and end in May 2026.
How Often is Practice?
Elite Dance teams practice once a week, length of practice varies by age. Tiny practice length is 45 min. Mini/Youth practice for one hour. Open Hip-Hop practices for two hours. Typically practices are Mondays or Tuesdays.
Season 14 Elite Dance teams will practice Monday or Tuesday afternoons starting June 23rd.
How Many Competitions Are There?
Elite Dance teams go to 4-5 of the same competitions. Most competition fees are included in tuition, those not included will be specified when the schedule is released.
What Elite Dance Teams Do You Offer?
We offer different teams each season based on number of athletes and their ages. In prior seasons Storm has offered Hip-Hop teams for the Tiny age (7 & Under), Youth age (12 & Under), Senior age (10-19), and for the first time this upcoming season, an Open Hip-Hop (14+ w/ no age limit). We also offer the opportunity to do a Solo dance routine, price for a solo available by request, please email stormeliteprogram@gmail.com for more details.