Parks, Recreation and Community Services

Cheer & Dance Academy


Recreation Cheer Academy

This program introduces youth ages 6 - 12 to the fundamentals of cheerleading. Participants learn routines, stunts and lifts. Cheer teams perform at events and parades throughout the year. Practices are held twice a week at your local community center.
Note: Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes to practice. Fee includes a t-shirt. Additional fees may apply for uniforms or costumes. Classes are not held on City observed holidays. Class days and times are subject to change.

Recreation Dance Academy

Youth ages 4 - 17 are welcome to join a fun and exciting dance class. Routines include hip hop, jazz and lyrical movement. Participants perform at park events and parades. Practices are held twice a week at your local community center. Note: Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes to practice. Fee includes a t-shirt. Additional fees may apply for uniforms or costumes. Classes are not held on City observed holidays. Class days and times are subject to change.

Programs are held at the following locations:
Byrant Park • 7950 Philbin Ave. (excluding Summer)
La Sierra Park • 5215 La Sierra Ave.
Nichols Park • 5505 Dewey Ave.
Reid Park • 701 N. Orange St. (excluding Summer)
Villegas Park • 3091 Esperanza St. (excluding Summer)


Refund Policy:

Refunds will not be granted unless class is cancelled. Credits will be issued for the amount of the course if the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is notified before the second class meeting. Exceptions – Special Events, Aquatics, Lifeguard Training, Day Camps, and After School programs, due to high demand and limited spacing, credits, transfers or refunds will not be issued.
Refunds will not be granted for Youth Sports programs, however credits will be issued if requested in writing two weeks prior to the first scheduled game.
Online registration transaction fees are non-refundable.