CHEERLEADING CLASSES
CHEERY O's
PRESCHOOL CHEERLEADING CLASSES
CHEERY O'S
Ages: 4-5 years
PHILOSOPHY
“From bows to toes” in the Kids First Cheer and Dance program, we
- Offer a positive and age-appropriate environment for learning cheerleading-related skills.
- Teach progressions and proper technique to ensure safety.
- Help our athletes set realistic goals. Success does not come without careful planning & hard work.
WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT?
Kids First Cheer and Dance prides itself on maintaining a wholesome, value-centered, educational approach to cheer. Our focus remains on safety, teamwork, relationships, and fitness.
CLASS INFORMATION
Ages: 4-5 years
Length: 45 minutes
Cost: $126 per month
Interested in Competitive Cheer or Hip Hop Dance?
- Full Season teams form in May (Season runs June-May)
- Half-season teams form in September (Season runs October - May)
Click here for more information - Queen City Storm Cheer & Dance
CLASS SCHEDULE LOGIN / REGISTER SPECIAL EVENTS
QUEEN CITY STORM CHEER & DANCE IS ON SOCIALS
QUEEN CITY STORM
CHEER SHOWCASE TEAMS
Interested in being on a showteam? Or love to perform in front of an audience? Storm Show Teams are a great place to start. Learn a cheer or hip hop routine in 8 weeks then perform it on week 8!
KINGS SHOWCASE TEAM
Ages:
K-2nd grade
Dates:
January 6 - February 24
Times: Mondays 5:00-6:00 pm
Cost:
$149/month
(one-time cost)
HIP HOP SHOWCASE TEAM
Ages:
6-9 years old
Dates: January 6 - February 24
Times:
Mondays 6:00-7:00 pm
Cost:
$149/month
(one-time cost)
CHEER SHOWCASE TEAM
Ages:
4-7 years old
Dates: January 9 - March 27
Times:
Fridays 5:00-6:15 pm OR Wednesdays 4:30-5:45 pm
Cost:
$95/month
CHEERY O'S STAFF
Our enthusiastic, experienced teachers live for cheerleading and coaching! With backgrounds in gymnastics, competitive cheer and collegiate cheer, they know what it takes to make a team and have the passion and drive to get your athlete there!

Department Leader
HEATHER ZUMBERGE
Heather Zumberge has been the Department Leader and the Competitive Cheer Program Director at Kids First since Aug. 2005.
Born and raised in rural Celina, Ohio, Heather cheered for her hometown team, the Celina Bulldogs, from 4th grade until she graduated from high school. From there, Heather attended The University of Toledo, where she cheered for three years. She graduated with a major in Sales and Marketing.
After graduating from high school, Heather spent her summers working for the Universal Cheerleaders Association. (UCA is a cheerleading company that teaches cheers, chants, stunts, and dances to Elementary through college cheerleaders.)
The minute Heather stepped into the gym and met the girls, she knew that moving to Cincinnati to pursue a position at Kids First was meant to be.
In addition to her role as Cheer Department Leader, Heather is also the Cheer class instructor, Cheer team coach, and can be found on the Tumble Bees floor teaching preschool gymnastics! You can also find Heather teaching on the Tumble Bees floor. She feels blessed to be able to work with kids.
Things you should know about Heather:
- Her favorite color is purple
- Has two dogs, Chuy and Tucker
- She is left-handed
- Favorite food is Pad Thai
- The mother of beautiful twin girls







