Pom poms are at the ready as award-winning cheerleader Louisa Bowsker joins MoveIt Dance’s teaching team.
Cheerdance students at the studio on Westmoreland Road, Douglas, were excited by the announcement that the semi-professional cheerleader has joined the ranks.
Louisa lives in the Isle of Man and while at Liverpool John Moores University she joined a cheer team and quickly advanced within the sport. During three years of cheering she has won Coed Level Four at Future Cheer in earlier this year and Level Two All-Girls at JamFest Cheer and Dance in 2016.
Prior to cheerleading Louisa was a gymnast and gymnastic coach for more than a decade developing experience in training and motivating children.
Recently 70 students from Moveit Dance attended Cheerdance UK in Blackpool bringing home 37 trophies.
MoveIt Dance Founder Kate Caine said: ‘We’re delighted to have Louisa joining our team and I know that the kids are so excited to have such a well-respected cheerleader teaching them. Not only will Louisa help the students to improve their skills and increase their repertoire but will be a massive source of inspiration to them.’
Louisa added: ‘I’m really pleased to be joining MoveIt Dance and to have the opportunity to help the next generation of Manx cheerleaders. We’re going to have lots of fun learning some fantastic new routines and getting even better ahead of the UK competitions. As well as boosting team spirit we’re going to put the Isle of Man on the cheer-map.
‘I’ve personally experienced the benefits dancing, particularly cheerleading, brings from improving health and fitness to building confidence and making new friends. Whether students want to compete or just get involved in a positive activity I would highly recommend cheerdance.’
MoveIt Dance is holding a free ‘try out’ week from 22 May for children interested in any of the 13 dance styles it offers, including cheer, hip hop, and ballet. Children aged two to 18 can visit the studio to have taster classes in their chosen genres. Visit Moveit.im for full details on how to book.
Photo - Louisa Bowsker with a cheer team from MoveIt Dance.
