TopCats choreography practice

Watch the TopCats get ready for the season with new choreography featuring Charles Smith, Jr.

Check out the recap of our Junior TopCats rehearsals and game day. 1,2,3 Junior TopCats Rock!

Name: Keasha

Lives in: York, South Carolina

Works as/Career: Studio Coordinator at OVME

Graduated from: Limestone University

Favorite WKS workout class: WKS Signature

Favorite style of dance: Hip - Hop

Pregame ritual as a TopCat:  My pre-game ritual is to wear my lucky socks that I have been wearing since my rookie season, an individual prayer moment and one piece of candy (usually something gummy based).

Name: Samantha

From: Wilmington DE, now living in Charlotte 
Works as: Director of Student Engagement at Johnson and Wales University, Charlotte

Graduated from: Rider University

Favorite WKS workout class: 3,2,1 glutes/leg day

Favorite style of dance: musical theater

Pregame ritual as a TopCat: I have to take 2 pickle juice shots - to make sure I don't cramp up on the field.

Name: Lauren

Lives in: Charlotte

Works as/Career: Marketing Coordinator

Graduated from: High Point University

Favorite WKS workout class: Anything Express

Favorite time to attend WKS workout classes: 5:30AM or 12PM

Favorite style of dance: Sassy Field Pom or Hip Hop

Pregame ritual as a TopCat: Resistance bands to warm up, Juicy Couture Matching set to get ready, cold therapy on my face before makeup.

Since their debut in 1996 the TopCats have been the heart of game day in Carolina-bringing energy, elegance, and empowerment to the sidelines of Panthers football.

Name: Valentina
Lives in: Charlotte
Career: Financial Crimes Technology at Bank of America
Graduated from: University of Notre Dame
Favorite time to attend WKS workout classes: evening time
Favorite style of dance: sassy jazz or contemporary
Pregame ritual as a TopCat: dancing around while we get ready in matching robes and taking pickle juice shots with my teammates before the game.

Introducing your Pride of the Carolinas - the 2024 TopCats.

Introducing your Pride of the Carolinas - the 2023 TopCats.

Take a look at the official TopCats cheerleaders roster for the 2022 season.

Watch to see the official reveal of the members of the 2021 TopCats cheerleading squad.

A behind-the-scenes look as Jasmine looks to go from rookie to veteran with the TopCats.

A behind-the-scenes look as TopCat veteran Michaela works hard to regain her position on the team.