Experience the Joy of Dance & Cheer
REGISTRATION OPEN
Ages 2 & UP
*CREDENTIALED STAFF
*OPTIONAL RECITALS
*BUDGET FRIENDLY
*TONS OF OPTIONS
*Novice to Competitive
Inspire dance & cheer
(SPRING Session ends MAY 22)
* BALLET * JAZZ * LYRICAL *ACROBATICS *
* CHEER * TUMBLING * TINY CLASSES *
* HIP HOP * MOM & ME *
Recital May 22, 2026 (Optional)
RECITAL THEME "GOD Bless the USA"
Celebrating 250 years
What's NEW??
**Newly added additional CHEER and TUMBLING classes
**Newly added TODDLER Class options
2026-2027**DANCE and CHEER comp TEAM Tryouts
MAY 27-29
Ages 6 & UP
* ALWAYS A FREE TRIAL CLASS
RSVP 423-716-5673
Why Inspire?
We are a community-driven program dedicated to offering affordable activities for students in the South Cleveland area. Our experienced instructors provide expert guidance in dance, cheer, acrobatics, and tumbling, while building strong relationships with students to promote confidence and character development. Our environment is warm, welcoming, and faith-based, with an inspirational atmosphere. We consciously differentiate ourselves from traditional studios. Our classes range from beginner to competitive levels, with optional showcases and recitals. The varied programs for our 2–6-year-old students aim to challenge and engage them, allowing them to explore their interests. We strive to empower our students to set and achieve goals, feeling confident, motivated, supported, valued, and successful. Our students thrive in our studio, where they feel safe and loved. 
We offer FREE trial classes
Contact us today to set up your free class!!!
423-716-5673
Meet Inspire Dance & Cheer
Meet The Owner
Rebecca Whisman is a career dance and cheer Mom / Grandmother (cause that's a real thing).
Opening a studio catering to a, "moms" point of view. She is a registered nurse, (her day job) and spent 18 years as a hospice nurse. She is a caring and compassionate individual who leads by example. Rebecca has a special interest in children's education and loves the art of competitive dance and cheer. She raised her favorite dancer to a professional level. She has experience working as a dance coordinator for a competition team and mentors creative concepts to other thriving studios. She creates a positive learning environment with her coaching and teaching experience in cheer, pageantry and voice.
It is Rebecca's faith that motivates her and the dream to open Inspire is coming to fruition with the support of her loving family and friends as she would say, "it's Gods timing"...
Her mission is to create a positive, enthusiastic learning environment with top level leadership helping her students to achieve skills aligned to their talent and endless potential...
Inspire Dance & Cheer
Our "Happy Place"
Victoria Barham
Victoria Barham
Victoria Barham
Victoria Barham has been dancing for over 15 years she has extensive training in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Modern.
She trained at Stivers School for the Arts and later toured with a professional company in the Dayton, Ohio area, where she was their youngest member to ever be cast in their 50 year
history at age 15.
Her b
Victoria Barham has been dancing for over 15 years she has extensive training in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Modern.
She trained at Stivers School for the Arts and later toured with a professional company in the Dayton, Ohio area, where she was their youngest member to ever be cast in their 50 year
history at age 15.
Her background consists of training with a professional ballet and lyrical/modern company and cheering at an all-stars cheer gym, where she learned many of her tumbling/ acrobatic
skills. She has been
teaching over 6 years.
Victoria recently set choreography for competitive dancers solos and duets for the 2023-2024 season at large successful out of state studio.
Not only is she a wonderful teacher she has an amazing heart and passion for her craft.
Amber Geraci
Victoria Barham
Victoria Barham
Amber Geraci has been a cheerleader since she was 10 years old. Amber did football and basketball cheer along with many years of Allstar Cheerleading. She started coaching at 15 years old to help out with her cheer gym and discovered her passion in coaching. She competed on multiple teams that competed at The Summit, the biggest cheerlead
Amber Geraci has been a cheerleader since she was 10 years old. Amber did football and basketball cheer along with many years of Allstar Cheerleading. She started coaching at 15 years old to help out with her cheer gym and discovered her passion in coaching. She competed on multiple teams that competed at The Summit, the biggest cheerleading competition in the world and placed 3rd place. She was a power tumbler and front and center for jumps. Amber specializes in coaching tumbling and stunt classes. She coached a mini team as well as a Senior 2 and Youth 1. Amber loves kids and has a passion for teaching cheerleading. Amber has been a cheerleader for over 9 years and has coached for at least 6 years. Amber also specializes in perfecting the technique of skills that are already developed and pushes for everyone to be the best that they can be will keeping a positive mindset and a healthy learning environment.
Autumn Fryar
Victoria Barham
Amber Fitkin!
Autumn is a native to Cleveland TN. She is a mother to a little girl who is her world! She has a degree in child and family studies from UTC. She has dedicated over 15 years to the art of dance, honing her craft across a wide range of styles and stages. Her career includes notable performances with the Chattanooga Ballet Company, where s
Autumn is a native to Cleveland TN. She is a mother to a little girl who is her world! She has a degree in child and family studies from UTC. She has dedicated over 15 years to the art of dance, honing her craft across a wide range of styles and stages. Her career includes notable performances with the Chattanooga Ballet Company, where she has starred in lead roles in classic productions such as "The Nutcracker" and "Sleeping Beauty." Autumn's versatility extends beyond ballet, encompassing jazz, modern, and contemporary dance. Her training has taken her to esteemed institutions like the Nashville Ballet and Georgia Ballet, where she has mastered diverse ballet techniques, including those of the Royal Academy and Balanchine. Deeply passionate about dance, Autumn is committed to sharing her love for the art form through teaching, with the aspiration of inspiring and nurturing the next generation of dancers.
Amber Fitkin!
Michaela Hammond
Amber Fitkin!
Hi, I’m Amber Fitkin! I’m a passionate and energetic dance instructor with a lifelong love for movement and expression. I specialize in jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, pointe, and cheer, and I’ve been blessed to work with dancers of all ages and levels. Teaching dance is truly my passion, and my goal is always to bring energy,
Hi, I’m Amber Fitkin! I’m a passionate and energetic dance instructor with a lifelong love for movement and expression. I specialize in jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, pointe, and cheer, and I’ve been blessed to work with dancers of all ages and levels. Teaching dance is truly my passion, and my goal is always to bring energy, creativity, and care into every class I teach.Over the years, I’ve taught and choreographed for students from ages 2 to 18. Whether I’m working with beginners or competitive dancers, I focus on building strong technique while creating a fun, supportive environment. Helping students gain confidence and feel proud of their progress is the most rewarding part of what I do. I’ve also had the chance to perform in amazing opportunities like the Outback Bowl Halftime Show and on board Carnival Cruise Line, and I bring that same level of excitement and professionalism to every rehearsal and recital. Whether I’m choreographing a routine, mentoring a new dancer, or leading a class, my top priority is always to create a positive space where every student feels seen, encouraged, and inspired.
Michaela Hammond
Michaela Hammond
Michaela Hammond
Michaela Hammond has been dancing since she was three years old. She trained in ballet, modern, and jazz throughout high school while performing with the Griffin Ballet Theatre. Her favorite roles were Dew Drop in the Nutcracker and Tiger Lily in Peter Pan. She furthered her dance education at Kennesaw State University graduating with a B
Michaela Hammond has been dancing since she was three years old. She trained in ballet, modern, and jazz throughout high school while performing with the Griffin Ballet Theatre. Her favorite roles were Dew Drop in the Nutcracker and Tiger Lily in Peter Pan. She furthered her dance education at Kennesaw State University graduating with a Bachelor’s of the Arts in Dance. Michaela has been teaching various styles of dance to all different levels for eight years. She also performed for five years with a company where she got to worship through dance which is her passion. She loves watching students grow in moves and confidence!