About Us
DMC Allstars is an established cheerleading team & dance school now based in Stirling. The sports club was founded in Dunblane in 2009. We moved to a new studio in 2020 and expanded our classes. We have now moved to an even bigger and better equipped studio in the summer of 2024 and expanded our classes yet again. The secure studio is equipped with a sprung cheerleading floor and gymnastics equipment, as well as a Harlequin dance floor and full-length wall mirrors. The studio is close to Stirling Bus Station and Stirling Train Station. There is plenty of onsite parking available.
We are excited to welcome new athletes from Stirling and surrounding areas to join the DMC family.
We currently have classes available for school-aged children in allstar cheerleading, gymnastics and dance (pom dance, hip-hop and lyrical/jazz). We also have a monthly adult cheerleading class available. Please check our timetable for class descriptions, times and prices.
We have a badge program available for our recreational athletes to track and reward their progress. We also have competition options available - we have Novice (Beginner), Prep (Intermediate), and Elite (Advanced) teams for both cheerleading and dance.
The benefits of participating in allstar cheerleading & dance are immense. Over the last 16 years, I have witnessed the positive impact of the sport on the many young people who have been part of DMC. Aside from the obvious benefits to physical and mental health, there are many attributes that young athletes develop while participating. Cheerleaders learn of the importance of team work, accountability and self-discipline. They also develop self-confidence, leadership skills and social skills.
Over the last 15 years, the club has had many successes at competitions and been crowned National Champions multiple times. Though we are very proud of these achievements, we are not a results driven team. We believe in the importance of developing the self-confidence of our athletes irrespective of skill level or natural ability/athleticism. We will always encourage our athletes to be the best they can be without pressure or expectation.
the team
head coach & program director - karen martin
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- ICU Elite level International Cheerleading Coach Qualification.
- BGU Levels 1-3 Allstar Cheerleading Coach Qualification.
- BGU Pom, Jazz & Lyrical Dance Coach Qualification.
- BGU Hip-Hop Dance Coach Qualification.
- BGU 'Making a Difference' Platinum Level Coach.
- Sports First Aid Qualification.
- NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Qualification.
- Member of PVG Scheme.
- Open University Sports Psychology Certificate.
- SportCheer Scotland Member.
- Varsity (United Scoring) All Star Judge Qualification.
- IASF qualified Legality Official.
- Competition Judge - ICC & Scotcheer.
- Previously a professionally trained dancer and competitive gymnast.
- Dance Teacher & Gymnastics Coach for 23 years.
- Cheerleading Coach for 18 years.
coach - becca stewart
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- BGU Levels 1-2 Allstar Cheerleading Coach Qualification.
- BGU Pom, Jazz & Lyrical Dance Coach Qualification.
- BGU 'Making a Difference' Platinum Level Coach.
- Sports First Aid Qualification.
- Member of PVG Scheme.
- SportCheer Scotland Member.
- BA Sports & Business Management.
- DMC athlete for 9 years.
- 3 x National Champion and successful soloist.
- Team Scotland Athlete 2021.
- 7 years experience as a Coach/Ast.Coach.
coach - gemma brown
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- BGU Pom, Jazz & Lyrical Dance Coach Qualification.
- Sports First Aid Qualification.
- Member of the PVG Scheme.
- DMC athlete for 2 years.
- Competition and performance dancer for 15 years.
- Multiple Championship title winner.
- Performed on the main stage at the prestigious 'Move It!' convention in London.
coach - laura pickles
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- BGU Levels 1-2 Allstar Cheerleading Coach Qualification.
- Sports First Aid Qualification.
- Member of the PVG Scheme.
- DMC athlete for 3 years.
- Allstar Cheerleader for 13 years.
- Team Scotland Athlete 2015.
- Multiple Championship title winner.
- Coached RG University Cheerleading Team.
junior coach - jess mcara
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- BGU Junior Cheerleading Coaching Qualification.
- BGU 'Making a Difference' Bronze Level Coach.
- 5th season as a competitive athlete with DMC.
- 9 x Championship title winner & Grand Champion.
- Elite Cheer & Elite Dance athlete for the 2025/2026 season.
junior coach - ella houston
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- BGU Junior Cheerleading Coaching Qualification.
- BGU 'Making a Difference' Bronze Level Coach.
- 5th season as a competitive athlete with DMC.
- 9 x Championship title winner & Grand Champion.
- Elite Cheer & Elite Dance team athlete for the 2025/2026 season.
junior coach - skye houston
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- BGU Junior Cheerleading Coaching Qualification.
- BGU 'Making a Difference' Bronze Level Coach.
- 5th season as a competitive athlete with DMC.
- 9 x Championship title winner & Grand Champion.
- Elite Cheer & Elite Dance team athlete for the 2025/2026 season.
junior coach - Hayley stewart
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- BGU Junior Cheerleading Coaching Qualification
- BGU 'Making a Difference' Bronze Level Coach.
- 3rd season as a competitive athlete with DMC.
- 5 x Championship title winner & Grand Champion.
- Elite Cheer & Elite Dance team athlete for 2025/2026 season.
junior coach - olivia schofield
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- 3rd season as a competitive athlete with DMC.
- 5 x Championship title winner & Grand Champion.
- Prep Cheer & Prep Dance team athlete for the 2025/2026 season.