Johnstown Storm
All Star
Cheerleading & Dance
Experience The Storm
Since 2015, Johnstown Storm has been committed to making a difference in the lives of youth all throughout the Johnstown area. Owner Megan Miller-Gordon, a 4 time UCA National champion coach and choreographer, provides children an affordable opportunity to reach their fullest potential through our wide range of services and activities. We offer athletes the support and knowledge they need in order to ensure they grow, learn, and thrive within their sport. Learn more about what we do and see how we impact local youth.
Get to Know Us
At Johnstown Storm, we believe that children are the very essence of the future. Who they are tomorrow is essentially the outcome of how they are raised and nurtured today. As a leading Youth Organization in the Johnstown area, we go above and beyond to provide our athletes an empowering environment where they can fully embrace their identity and gain all the skills they need to be leaders tomorrow.
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Our staff include teachers, nurses, and social workers. All staff hold Pennsylvania and Federal clearances as well as National safety accreditation. Additionally, all staff are certified in ChildSafe. We understand the importance of providing a safe learning atmosphere for the athletes.
Our goals are to teach Cheer and Dance fundamentals as well as shape the way they live their lives. We teach our athletes the fundamentals of social responsibility, healthy living, sportsmanship, and self worth.
Curious to find out more about us and how you can become part of the Storm Family? Browse our website and get in touch with us today.
Half Year Teams, Prep Teams, Elite Teams, and Hip Hop Teams
Based upon age and skill level
Half Year Team Ages 3-6
Experience and skills for our youngest athletes
New for 2020, we will be providing a competitive experience for our youngest athletes. Our half year Tiny "Drizzle"Â Team will practice once a week May through November. They will compete locally for a reduced price and commitment level.
Prep Teams
Full year competitive teams
Our Prep teams are typically reserved for new athletes, or those with a lower skill level looking to learn and grow! We practice 1 - 2 times a week, compete locally, and also compete at some larger competitions within driving distance to our facilities.
Elite Teams
Full Year Travel Teams
Our Elite teams are typically reserved for experienced cheerleaders or gymnasts. Our elite teams compete locally, regionally, and more. Our Elite teams practice twice a week May through April each year.
Hip Hop Teams
Competitive Hip Hop Dance ages 6-14
Our full year Hip Hop teams compete locally, regionally, and more! We accept athletes of any level and experience. Our only requirement is the love to dance! Our Hip Hop teams hold many titles, including PA State Champions as well as EDA National Champions. We practice 1 -2 times weekly from June to April.
Open Hip Hop Team
Experienced Dancers ages 14+
OPEN HIP HOP - (AGES 14+ AS OF AUGUST 31, 2020)
Auditions will be held June 5-6. A YouTube instructional video, tryout packet, and additional information will be emailed to you after you select a audition time slot. **Only those members wanting to be placed on a cheer team need to attend the tumbling slots. **
Dancers are asked to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled audition to ensure they have returned all forms, have their temperature taken by a nurse, and pay their audition fee. Dancers must wear a mask until their temperature is taken, and they enter the gym. No parents or spectators will be admitted into the gym. Please kindly wait in the parking lot until your dancer is finished. Dancers will be asked to perform their tryout dance from the instructional video, any tumbling skills listed on the audition forms, as well as any tricks. Any questions can be submitted to: johnstownstormcheerdance@gmail.com with "Open audition questions" in the subject line. Please read through your information packets before asking questions. Thank you!
2020-2021 CHEER TEAM PLACEMENTS
Due to COVID 19, we are required to hold our placements differently this year. With following the PA State and CDC guidelines, our 2020-2021 Placements will be done in two parts. BOTH parts are REQUIRED in order to be placed on a team.
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Part 1 - Placement Tumbling - each perspective athlete must attend ONE Placement Tumbling session. The dates and times can be selected by clicking on the button below. These sessions are limited to 6 athletes at a time, and are NO CONTACT sessions. This means while the coaching staff will be present, no physical contact with the athletes will be made. This is an opportunity for the athletes to tumble on a spring floor/tumble track and work on skills they already have. All paperwork and additional details will be sent via email after an athlete signs up for a time slot.
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Athletes are to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled time. They will meet a nurse in the lobby, have their temperature taken, return required forms, and submit payment. A mask must be worn by the athlete until they are in the gym. Please note, no parents or spectators will be permitted inside. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please kindly wait for your athlete in the parking lot. Thank you.
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Part 2 - After the coaching staff evaluates the athletes tumbling level, they will be placed into placement skill groups. These groups will be evaluated June 7, 8, or 10th, depending upon their level. Their time/date will be sent with additional information to your registered email.Again, this will be small groups, and each athlete will arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled time. A nurse will be taking their temperature in the lobby, and masks are to be worn until they are in the gym.
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After these are completed, we will be making Team Announcements via Facebook and our website. Practices will begin mid June. By then, we hope that Cambria county is in the green phase, and we are able to move forward within State/CDC guidelines. In the event that we are not, we will continue our sessions in small groups until we are in the green phase.
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Thank you for your understanding, as this is an unprecedented time for the world of cheer and dance! We look forward to getting back into the gym in the safest way. Our athletes are always our number one concern!
Eye of the Storm
Practice and competition information for all teams
Tumbling
Get the latest information on Walk In tumbling sessions as well as announcements for openings for semi-private and private tumbling lessons.
Parents Corner
View and pay your invoice, message the coaching staff, and more!