Cheerleading & Dance Club

We proudly uphold the University of Edinburgh's longstanding tradition of excellence in sports by achieving consecutive national titles in both Cheerleading and Dance.

Edinburgh University Cheerleading and Dance welcomes everyone, whatever their level of experience, to try out for one of our eight teams:

EUCD Vixens Level 2: Our Level 2 cheerleading competition team was awarded 1st place and grand champs at the 2025 National championships! We train Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm and Wednesdays 5-7pm.

EUCD Vixens Level 2 Non-Tumble: Our new Level 2 Non-Tumble cheerleading competition team aims to provide greater accessibility to higher-level cheerleading without the requirement to tumble. We train on Wednesdays from 4-5pm and on Fridays from 5-7pm.

EUCD Vixens Level 1: Our Level 1 cheerleading competition team received 2nd place in Scottish nationals and competed in UK national championships in 2025! We train Tuesdays 5-6:30pm and Thursdays 5-7pm.

EUCD Vixens Pom: Our competitive pom teams were awarded 1st and 3rd places at the UK national championships in 2025. We train Thursdays 5-7pm and have a technique session on Sundays 6-7pm.

EUCD Vixens Jazz: Our competitive jazz team. In 2025, we received grand champs, 1st and 2nd places at both the Scottish and UK nationals we attended. We train Mondays 5-7pm and have a technique session on Sundays 6-7pm.

EUCD Vixens Hip-Hop: Our competitive hip hop team. In 2025, we were awarded 1st and 2nd places in both Scottish and UK national championships! We train Wednesdays 5:30-7pm and have a technique session on Monday 4-5:20pm. 

EUCD Vixens Venom: Our recreational cheerleading team. We spend the year developing skills performed at our annual showcase. We train Sundays 12-2pm.

EUCD Performance Dance: This is a recreational dance team. This team will explore a range of styles throughout the year and have the opportunity to perform at events throughout the year, as well as our annual showcase. We train 4-5pm Tuesday and Sundays 7-8pm. 

EUCD Vixens Varsity: A team made up of Venmon and Performance dance that will perform at club matches. We train Sunday 2-3pm. 

 

Our competitive cheerleading teams train in Gym 3 in St Leonards land, competitive dance teams and our recreational cheerleading team train in the Dance Studio in St Leonards land, and the performance dance and technique classes are all at The Studio, Pleasance!

We also have an additional tumble class on Saturdays 4-5:30pm which is open to everyone in the club!

Please be aware, to join our competitive teams, you must have purchased a Sport & Exercise Gym Membership.

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram page for information on our taster sessions and tryouts for the 2025-26 season!

CONTACT: If you have any questions with regards to getting involved with the club then e-mail us at cheerleading@ed.ac.uk

 

Mon 15th September

Cheerleading & Dance Club Video submissions
15th September 1pm - 19th September 7pm
If you are not able to attend in person tryouts please buy a ticket here and submit your videos online. Please submit more than one video if you are trying out for multiple teams
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Cheerleading & Dance Club Jazz tryouts
15th September 5:30pm - 7pm
St Leonards Land, EH8 8AQ, Holyrood road
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Wed 17th September

Cheerleading & Dance Club Cheerleading Tryouts (A)
17th September 5pm - 7pm
St Leonards Land, EH8 8AQ, Holyrood road
Our cheerleading tryouts will be held in two parts. If you are attending tryout (A) you must come to the learning session on Tuesday the 16th at 5 - 6.30- held in St Leonards Land.
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Cheerleading & Dance Club Hip hop Tryouts
17th September 5:30pm - 7pm
St Leonards Land, EH8 8AQ, Holyrood road
Come along to our tryouts for our wonderful hip hop team here on vixens. Hip hop is successful at competitions and a great and high energy team to be a part of
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Thu 18th September

Cheerleading & Dance Club Pom Tryouts
18th September 5:30pm - 7pm
St Leonards Land, EH8 8AQ, Holyrood road
Come along to our Pom tryouts to have a chance at a spot on our amazing and successful pom team!
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Fri 19th September

Cheerleading & Dance Club Cheerleading Tryouts (B)
19th September 5pm - 7pm
St Leonards Land, EH8 8AQ, Holyrood road
Come along to our second batch of cheer tryouts for a spot on one of our amazing teams. If you attend cheerleading tryouts (B) you must attend the learning session on tuesday the 16th at 6.30 - 8pm.
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RSS Feed
  • Pom Tryouts Thu 18 Sep 2025 - Students£10.00
  • Hip Hop Tryouts Wed 17 Sep 2025 - Students£10.00
  • Jazz Tryouts Mon 15 Sep 2025 - General£10.00
  • Cheerleading Tryouts (B) Fri 19 Sep 2025 - Students£10.00
  • Cheerleading Tryouts (A) Wed 17 Sep 2025 - Students£10.00
  • Video submissions Mon 15 Sep 2025 - General£10.00

Should an individual require a refund – this can only be done by the club you have joined in cash or cheque (at their own discretion). The Sports Union Membership cannot be refunded, and neither can the transaction fee.

You may be eligible for financial assistance to help you take part in sport. You can find more information about the University's Participation Grant and other hardship funds here.

Join

  • Cheerleading & Dance Club Triple Team Membership£160.00
  • Cheerleading & Dance Club Double Team Membership£120.00
  • Cheerleading & Dance Club Single Team Membership£80.00
  • Cheerleading & Dance Recreational Membership£50.00