The Showtime Elite Cheer team in Baltimore is making a name for itself both on the competitive stage and in the local community, offering opportunities for young people to learn skills that go beyond tumbling and stunting.
“We go hard. We travel. Last year our inaugural season we were up and down the East Coast. We went to New Jersey for US finals and we finished with two first place championship titles so it’s so cool,” said Christy Jackson, one of the founders of the program.
Cheering is in Jackson’s blood. She’s been at it since high school. Now, she’s an English teacher at City Neighbors and has helped build a cheer program that’s quickly gaining popularity…