Gravis Manhattan Cheer Dance Class Information! Recruiting New Members!【Gravis】神奈川・東京で人気のチア・キッズチアダンススクール

Hello everyone in Manhattan who is looking for a kids cheer dance school!

Gravis is a cheer dance school with over 150 locations mainly in Tokyo and Kanagawa, offering classes for children starting from preschool age♪

Gravis is opening its second overseas school in New York!

Japanese instructors will teach lessons specifically for Japanese students.

Even children who are not confident in English can understand and learn easily.

Why not start cheer in the U.S., the home of cheer, as an extracurricular activity for children of expatriates?

Even beginners can start having fun, as we carefully teach the fundamentals from the basics.

We are now welcoming new members!

Here’s everything you need to know about the Gravis Manhattan Cheer Dance Class!

Come join us and experience cheer dance lessons in a spacious American studio!

From a Gravis Instructor

Gravis is opening its second overseas school in New York! Japanese instructors teach lessons specifically for Japanese and Asian students, so even children who are not confident in English can enjoy learning and have fun!

1 Gravis Manhattan Cheer Dance Class
2 Where Do Students Come From?
3 What is Cheer Dance?
4 About Gravis Cheer Dance School
5 Summary

Gravis Manhattan Cheer Dance Class

Let us introduce the “Gravis Manhattan Cheer Dance Class,” where children from preschool age can join.

▷Schedule

CHEER: Friday 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

HIP-HOP: Scheduled to start in 2025

▷Age Groups

Preschool – 5th Grade

▷Tuition

Trial Lesson: $10

Monthly Tuition: $170

▷Access

Access

Studio: Ripley Grier Studios (520 8th Ave)

Address: 16th Floor, 520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Here’s how to get to the studio:

It’s next to a coffee shop at 37th St and 8th Ave, near 34th St–Penn Station.

Trial Lessons

Interested in Gravis Manhattan Cheer Dance Class ?

Join a trial lesson!

Flow of Trial Lesson

■ Reservation – Book your trial lesson or observation date.

■ Trial Class – Join the lesson with our members. Try copying the moves if you can, and if it feels difficult, just watch!

■ After the Lesson – Children help tidy up, and parents will be asked to fill out a short survey. If you wish to continue, you can proceed with enrollment procedures.

We also share videos of Gravis’s actual lessons!

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothes
Indoor shoes (like school shoes)
Drink

Most of our members started cheer dance for the very first time at Gravis, so don’t worry!

Our instructors’ motto is, “First, let’s enjoy cheer dance!”

And no—you don’t need to join after a trial if you don’t want to.

Please feel free to come and try!

Where Do Students Come From?

Manhattan is very conveniently located, so students come from various surrounding areas such as Brooklyn, Queens, Port Washington, Yonkers, and New Jersey.

If you’re unsure which school to choose, consider these points: whether classes are offered at your preferred time, how well your child gets along with the instructor, and the school’s track record.

What is Cheer Dance?

Cheer dance has gained attention through Cheer☆Dan, a story based on the true achievements of the Fukui Commercial High School cheerleading team “JETS,” who won the national cheer dance championship in the United States.

The story was adapted into a movie starring Suzu Hirose in 2017 and later into a TV drama starring Tao Tsuchiya in 2018.

Cheer dance is a sport that originated from cheerleading.

In the United States, it is known as “Pom Dance” or simply “Dance,” and has established itself as an independent competitive sport.

Cheerleading itself is said to have begun about 100 years ago at American universities, originally as male students cheering to support their football teams.

Cheer dance focuses specifically on the dance element of cheerleading.

Within a routine of about two minutes, teams combine pom dance, hip hop, and jazz dance choreography, competing in unity, expressiveness, and overall performance.

With energetic smiles and powerful performances, cheer dancers inspire the audience while also uplifting themselves through the sport.

For more details, check out: What is Cheer Dance?

About Gravis Cheer Dance School

Now, let us introduce Gravis Cheer Dance School in more detail ♪

Features

■ Over 150 Cheer Dance Classes across Japan!
You can choose the most convenient location to fit your schedule.

■ One of the largest in Japan with over 2,500 students enrolled!
From preschool classes for children as young as 3 years old to competitive teams, we provide programs for every level.

■ Experienced and Award-Winning Instructors!
Our instructors have appeared in and choreographed for the movie “Cheer☆Dan” and have won numerous awards at competitions in Japan and abroad.

After completing our instructor training program, they carefully teach everything from fundamental techniques to advanced performance skills.

Lesson Flow

■ Before the Lesson
Before the class officially starts, children prepare themselves by organizing their belongings and getting ready for the lesson. We encourage them to handle this independently.

■ <5 min> Greeting, Attendance, and Goal Setting
At Gravis, each class is called a “team.” Before the lesson, children enjoy some free playtime. Once class begins, everyone gathers in a circle, greets each other cheerfully, checks attendance, and shares the goals and focus of the day’s lesson.

■ <15 min> Recreation, Warm-up, and Stretching
We begin with fun recreational activities, followed by warm-ups and stretching to prepare the body.

■ <15 min> Ballet Basics, Strength Training, and Across-the-Floor Drills
Students practice essential foundations for dance: ballet basics, strength training, and across-the-floor drills such as turns and jumps. Difficulty is adjusted depending on the class level.

■ <20 min> Dance Routine Practice
Each team works on its choreography—learning, practicing, and polishing the routine. By the end, students aim to complete about a one-minute performance piece as a team.

■ End of Lesson
Just like at the beginning, everyone gathers in a circle. We review the day’s lesson, share feedback, confirm homework or practice goals for the next class, and finish with a closing greeting.

At Gravis, each lesson has clear objectives and is shared between instructors and students. This structure helps students stay focused and fully engaged throughout the class!

Costs

Trial Lesson

First trial lesson: $10

Enrollment Fee

For details, please contact the school directly.

Lesson Fees

Tuition varies by location. Please check the Class List & Lesson Fees page for more information ♪

At Gravis, lessons are generally offered on a monthly tuition basis rather than single, drop-in lessons.

The reason is that cheer dance is not an activity where students can dramatically improve in just one class.

Consistent lessons help students build a strong foundation, which is essential before moving on to more advanced skills.

In addition, through regular attendance, children learn the importance of teamwork—one of the greatest appeals of cheer dance—while growing alongside their teammates.

That said, we do offer per-lesson payment options for students who:

Join in the middle of a month, or
Wish to take an additional class in another style or category.

We also have a make-up lesson system, so if you need to miss a class, you can attend on another day with peace of mind.

Annual Schedule

At Gravis Los Angeles, we not only participate in local community events but also host in-studio showcases!

Practice for the showcase is carried out during regular lessons. Regardless of whether students choose to perform or not, each class sets its own goals and works together as a team toward them.

Here’s a simple overview of our annual schedule ♪

First ~2 months of the new school term
Students focus on building their foundation while learning choreography, and begin preparing routines for upcoming events.
We also take part in community events and hold our annual Gravis Halloween Party!
Note: The schedule may be adjusted at the start of a new school year.

Next ~2 months after starting routine practice
During this period, we plan to participate in events. Details will be announced once confirmed.

Next ~2 months after events and new class formation
Classes are reorganized, and with their new teams, students begin practicing for the annual showcase.

The highlight of the year!!
We hold our annual showcase performance, where each class presents the results of their year-long practice. Students and instructors put their hearts into preparing for this big day!

Teaching Philosophy

Gravis believes in “increasing the number of people who can take on challenges in life through dance.”

Not only do children learn flexibility, rhythm, and dance skills, but also teamwork, communication, and life skills.

Summary

We introduced the Gravis Manhattan Cheer Dance Class for children starting from preschool age.

If your child is looking for a new activity, why not try cheer dance with us?

Our experienced instructors look forward to welcoming you!

Let’s have fun and dance cheerfully together♪

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