CITY ELITE CHEER
About Us
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City Elite Cheer, established in August 2024, has a location in Howard Beach, Queens New York. Our staff is made up of the area’s most experienced, talented, and dedicated industry leaders. We are confident that year after year, we will continue to create not only the absolute best teams and most creative routines but also the ENTIRE athlete. We train our athletes from start to finish; physically, mentally and emotionally, with proven results. Our goal is to teach our athletes confidence on and off the mat. In order to do so, our staff focuses on progressional steps to achieve maximum potential in our athletes. City Elite teams will give back to our community by participating in local events. We have partnered with Riptide Athletics and will be cheering them on at their football games. Also City Elite will be cheering on local CYO teams. In addition, we will build competitive teams and travel for competitions. At City Elite Cheerleading, we are more than just a team – we are a family. Our passion for cheerleading drives us to create a community that fosters growth, friendship, and excellence. Join us and become a part of our vibrant and supportive cheer family. To date, City Elite staff has trained and competed at the most prestigious and competitive tournaments in the world. These teams have accomplished many Regional and State wins. City Elite Cheer is more than just a cheerleading company; we are a family. We are mentors and positive role models for our athletes. Our coaches take pride in watching our athletes grow and mature each day, in life and in cheerleading. Every athlete, from beginner to advanced, will feel right at home in our safe, supportive and family oriented atmosphere. Our program is not only dependent on our athletes and coaches, but also our parents. You are the key to our program being successful. We appreciate the sacrifices you make — both in time and in money— that allow your children to participate in our program. The wins mean nothing without the support of our incredible families. We hope that every athlete graduates from City Elite with the fundamental lessons to help them be successful in all of their future endeavors. Again, we are delighted that you chose City Elite Cheer and we look forward to a very exciting and successful season together.
Our Coaches
Deanna has always believed that cheerleading is about more than just building a team—it's about creating a family that supports and uplifts each other, making everyone just one percent better each day. Her cheerleading journey began as a freshman at Christ the King High School, where she made the junior varsity team. By her sophomore year, her dedication and leadership earned a spot on the varsity team and the role of captain. After high school, she continued to pursue her passion on the Brooklyn College Cheer team from 2015 to 2016, helping lead the team to a 10X CUNYAC Championship. In 2015, Deanna also founded the cheerleading program at Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School. Under her guidance, the team achieved remarkable success, including a first-place finish at the CHSSA competition in 2020, which secured them the title of New York State Champions. Since then, they have consistently ranked in the top three at regional and state competitions and reached the semi-finals at the 2024 Nationals in Orlando Florida. Looking ahead, she is excited to build City Elite Cheer into an unstoppable program, with dreams of bringing our teams to Nationals one day.
Deanna Cloonen- Owner
Isabella Ramirez- Tumbling Coach
Isabella Ramirez is a distinguished athlete and coach known for her exceptional achievements in gymnastics and cheerleading. As a state champion gymnast, she amassed an impressive collection of medals throughout her career. Following her success in gymnastics, Isabella transitioned into coaching at Nina's Gymnastics Center, where she applied her expertise to help others excel. Her passion for performance continued as she joined cheerleading, contributing to her team's victory as the 2020 state champions. Rising to the role of team captain, Isabella’s leadership and dedication were evident. Today, sheserves as the assistant varsity cheer coach at McClancy High School, where she continues to inspire and mentor young athletes with her extensive experience and enthusiasm for the sport.
Jailyn Guilamo- Tumbling Coach
Jailyn Guilamo has been cheering for most of her life, inspired by her two older sisters who were outstanding cheerleaders. Her passion for the sport began at the age of five, and she continued cheering until middle school. Growing up in Rockland County, upstate New York, Jailyn cheered for North Rockland Pop Warner for about ten years, proudly holding the undefeated National Champion title of 2014- 2018 before transitioning to volleyball for five years. In her senior year of high school, Jailyn returned to cheerleading and helped her team win the NCA National Championship in 2023, reigniting her love and commitment to the sport. She currently cheers for the Division 1 St. John’s Cheerleading team and is in her second year of college, majoring in childhood education. Over the past two summers, she dedicated herself to assisting her former Pop Warner and varsity team with their routines and skills. Her passion for coaching and helping others has inspired her to pursue a lifelong career in education and cheerleading. Jailyn is excited to embark on this new journey as a coach and cannot be more grateful for this opportunity!
Giuliana Soriano- Cheerleading Coach
Giuliana Soriano has always had a passion for creating and preforming! She has been dancing since she was two years old and on a competitive dance team since she was 7 years old. During her high school years she decided to tryout out for cheer and has been on the varsity team all her years of cheer. Having that dance background, truly had an influence on Giuliana’s cheer experience. From choreographing dances for competition routines to adding motions and levels to cheers, she always had a love for creating and watching the routine come to life. Being on a team, Giuliana has made life long friendships that have made an impact on her experiences on a cheer team. She’s not only doing something she loves, but gets to be surrounded with the people she loves.
Ava Angerano has a strong and passionate background in dance and cheer that has significantly influenced her journey. Cheering for all four years of high school alongside Deanna Cloonen, she has had various accomplishments, including placing 10th in the nation during her senior year at nationals; a transformative experience for her. Before joining the Cheerleading team at McClancy High School, she attended numerous workouts and workshops with Deanna Cloonen. Cheerleading taught Ava the importance of teamwork, discipline, and resilience, as she pushed herself both physically and mentally. Known for her high energy and constant drive to not only improve but also have fun, Ava brought enthusiasm to every practice and performance. From perfecting stunts to energizing the crowd at games, cheerleading was more than just a sport; it was a way for Ava to connect with others, build confidence, and form lasting friendships.
Ava Angerano- Cheerleading Coach
Adrianna is a devoted and enthusiastic athlete who has a deep-rooted passion for cheerleading. Adrianna has always been involved with the performance world, starting dance at age 2. She danced competitively from age 11 until college. She found her passion for cheerleading at Monsignor McClancy due to her head coach Deanna Cloonen. The environment she created and the bond she had with her athletes is one that Adrianna wishes to create with the athletes at City Elite. As captain, she had the ambition to lead with positivity & to motivate her team with kindness. At McClancy, Adrianna won a State Championship in 2020 and placed 2nd in her senior year. After graduating, Adrianna went on to cheer at St. John’s University, where they performed at Madison Square Garden, UBS Arena, Barclays Center, and their home arena. This year at nationals, they placed 2nd in the open spirit game day division. She is currently in her second year at St. John’s, where they will be competing in the Small Coed D1 Gameday division.
Adrianna Davila- Cheerleading Coach
Ava Gambardella, from North Babylon, New York, is full of positive energy, hardworking, and always striving for more. She began dancing at the age of eight and competed for ten years at Divine Rhythms. Over that time Ava’s dance career was marked by numerous competition titles, first overall placements, and group excellence awards. Her commitment and talent often led her to achieve the highest scores across entire competitions, cementing her reputation as a standout performer. Her dedication to dance helped her achieve remarkable success. In her senior year of high school at North Babylon, Ava decided to make a bold transition to cheerleading, instantly falling in love with it and everything about it. She cheered for the football team, took part in school spirit events, performed at homecoming, and attended competitions. Ava loved everything about cheerleading and decided to continue her cheer career at St. John’s University. Now in her third year at St. John’s, Ava has had many exciting experiences. She has cheered at big venues like Madison Square Garden, UBS Arena, and Carnesecca Arena. She also competed with her team at UCA Nationals, where they placed second in the Open Spirit Game Day division. Ava and her team cheer at games for the volleyball, soccer, and basketball teams, as well as take part in school events and charity work. This year, Ava and her team are preparing for another exciting competition at UCA Nationals in Orlando, Florida, where they will compete in the Small Coed Game Day division. Ava’s love for cheerleading, hard work, and positive attitude continue to drive her to achieve wonderful things both on and off the cheer mat.
Ava Gambardella- Cheerleading Coach
Victoria Campo- Cheerleading Coach
Victoria Campo began dancing when she was just two years old. At the age of seven, she began competitive dance, which significantly improved her flexibility. Her dance experience helped her get on the varsity cheer team at McClancy when she was just a freshman. Having a dance background really helped Victoria in executing the dance and cheers effectively through her years on the cheer team. She was a finalist at the jump competition at the UCA cheer camp a year ago. Her flexibility, strength, and technique from dancing helped her excel in those jumps. Victoria’s love for this sport is shown on the mat and she is extremely grateful for bonds she made through these years of cheering. She participated in the UCA nationals in Disney last year, where she assisted her team in placing in the top ten nationwide. Victoria was chosen as captain as a junior, which is an amazing accomplishment because seniors often hold that position. She places a high importance on hard work, team chemistry, and positivism. She is a successful leader because she encourages these values in her teammates. She believes that team chemistry is the foundation of excelling in any competition. She focuses on inspiring everyone to put in extra effort to achieve their goals and guiding the team to success. In any situation, no matter what she is always there to encourage her teammates.
Jade is a talented cheerleader and dancer with an impressive track record. She has been a member of the Varsity cheer team at Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School for four years and has competed at the UCA cheerleading nationals in Disney twice. At the latest nationals, she helped her team place top 10 in the country. Jade has also been dancing for 13 years and currently dances on the Spotlight Dance Factory competition team. Last summer, she competed with team at the Backstage Dance Competition Nationals and helped her team win the Ultimate Challenge, which is the biggest award in the competition. Additionally, Jade is an assistant teacher in the dance studio. Jade has a passion for creating routines & supporting her teammates.
Jade Larrea- Cheerleading Coach
Carly has been dedicated to gymnastics for 10 years and four years of cheerleading, she has built a remarkable foundation in both athletic aspects. Starting at a young age, Carly gained her skills through training in gymnastics, and she achieved a high level of technical experience. Carly embraced the dynamic energy and team spirit of cheer. Over the past four years, she has contributed to high-energy performances, perfect experiences, and supported her team through competitions and games. This blend of gymnastics and cheerleading has shaped Carly into a versatile athlete with a passion for both individual excellence and teamwork.
Carly Panetta- Cheerleading Coach
Barbara DiMaria began her dancing career at the age of three. At the age of six, she joined a competitive dance team, which helped her love of dancing and performance thrive. She was able to join the McClancy varsity cheerleading team as a freshman at the age of thirteen due to her time spent in the dancing studio. Barbara's background as a dancer allowed her to learn choreography fast and effectively, showcasing her personality through her facial expressions while she competed. She was selected for the United States Dance Team this summer in the USTD Dance Nationals in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and will have the chance to perform with the team throughout the year at various locations. She has been able to use that to her advantage by strengthening herself and working even harder to perform elite skills at such a young age. Further, Barbara helped her Cheerleading team get in the top ten in the country last year from attending the UCA nationals in Disney. Her strength is undeniable & travels far on the mat. She genuinely loves the sport with all of her heart and often encourages others to enjoy themselves, keeping the positive energy flying. Being a member of a team that is as special as hers has given her the opportunity to make friendships that will last a lifetime and unforgettable memories that will always be treasured.