Welcome to Rhythmic Gymnastics program!
Rhythmic gymnastics is an Olympic sport that combines ballet, dance, with expressive movement and apparatus manipulation of the ball, clubs, hoop, ribbon, and rope. This sport is perfectly balanced for developing flexibility, strength, and hand/body-eye coordination.
Rhythmic Gymnastics, a symbiosis of art, aesthetic and beauty, paired with highest performances, is a true women's sport and belongs to the most attractive and beautiful disciplines.
The main characteristic of Rhythmic Gymnastics as a compositional discipline is the connection of the most difficult acrobatic movement elements which require a very high corporal flexibility and motor activity and which are presented by the gymnasts in perfect harmony with the music chosen for the exercise.
The Difference Between Recreational Classes and Competitive Teams
Both recreational and competitive gymnastics programs promote strength, flexibility, endurance, confidence, fitness and fun. While recreational (non-competitive) programs are fitting for anyone, competitive programs usually require an invitation to join after being evaluated by a qualified coach.
Recreational classes:
In our recreational program we take a non-competitive, progressive approach to skills development. Our classes are designed for ages from 3 to 9 at all ability and levels . Coaches work with gymnasts on their overall development on co-ordination, flexibility, strength, balance, musicality and basic techniques that allow them to experiment and work with different rhythmic gymnastics apparatuses such as balls, ribbons,
hoops, ropes. Classes are 1 hour, 1-2 days a week. No prior gymnastics or dance experience is required at the beginner level.
Pre-team: Level 3 - first competitive level.
Pre-team is a stepping stone between recreational classes and our competitive team. After mastering the skills at level 1-2, they will have the opportunity to be selected for the competitive team and represent ASCA at USAG sanctioned competitions. This level is also appropriate for new students who have prior gymnastics experience. 1,5 hour classes, 2-3 days per week.
Pre-team girls is required to have their own Rhythmic Gymnastics equipment (rope,hoop,ball etc.)
Team: practices 6 (+)hours a week.
General Information Before The Class
Speak to your child about listening to the instructor and following directions .
Please advise your child that she must never attempt a new skill or use an apparatus with out permission from the instructor .
Please check and make sure that child uses the bathroom prior to beginning of the class .
Please make sure that your child has a plastic bottle of water placed next to her equipment.
Chewing gum , candy or food is not allowed
Dress Code: Girls should wear a leotard, shorts or tank top and shorts, or tight leggings/tights, Loose clothing should not be worn after warm up. Please no skirts, baggy shirts or jeans. Bare feet or shocks are allowed for recreational classes. At team level socks for warm up only. Toe shoes are required. Long hair must be pulled back, in a ponytail, braid, or bun, off the face. No loose jewelry (small earrings are acceptable).
Basic Information;
Please arrive to your class 10 minutes earlier.
Warm ups & proper stretches is very important so please don’t be late for your class.
No one except a gymnast and a coach is allowed in the gym.
Parent Interaction:
While we appreciate our parents and all that they do, we insist that parents remain outside the gym in a designated parent area during training as your presence can be distracting to other girls as well as your own. Thank You!
Instructor is available to discuss aspects of the program, ability level and progress only after the class .
For your child safety students are not permitted to leave facilities by themselves without permission with prior parent written agreement
Rhythmic gymnastics is an Olympic sport that combines ballet, dance, with expressive movement and apparatus manipulation of the ball, clubs, hoop, ribbon, and rope. This sport is perfectly balanced for developing flexibility, strength, and hand/body-eye coordination.
Rhythmic Gymnastics, a symbiosis of art, aesthetic and beauty, paired with highest performances, is a true women's sport and belongs to the most attractive and beautiful disciplines.
The main characteristic of Rhythmic Gymnastics as a compositional discipline is the connection of the most difficult acrobatic movement elements which require a very high corporal flexibility and motor activity and which are presented by the gymnasts in perfect harmony with the music chosen for the exercise.
The Difference Between Recreational Classes and Competitive Teams
Both recreational and competitive gymnastics programs promote strength, flexibility, endurance, confidence, fitness and fun. While recreational (non-competitive) programs are fitting for anyone, competitive programs usually require an invitation to join after being evaluated by a qualified coach.
Recreational classes:
In our recreational program we take a non-competitive, progressive approach to skills development. Our classes are designed for ages from 3 to 9 at all ability and levels . Coaches work with gymnasts on their overall development on co-ordination, flexibility, strength, balance, musicality and basic techniques that allow them to experiment and work with different rhythmic gymnastics apparatuses such as balls, ribbons,
hoops, ropes. Classes are 1 hour, 1-2 days a week. No prior gymnastics or dance experience is required at the beginner level.
Pre-team: Level 3 - first competitive level.
Pre-team is a stepping stone between recreational classes and our competitive team. After mastering the skills at level 1-2, they will have the opportunity to be selected for the competitive team and represent ASCA at USAG sanctioned competitions. This level is also appropriate for new students who have prior gymnastics experience. 1,5 hour classes, 2-3 days per week.
Pre-team girls is required to have their own Rhythmic Gymnastics equipment (rope,hoop,ball etc.)
Team: practices 6 (+)hours a week.
General Information Before The Class
Speak to your child about listening to the instructor and following directions .
Please advise your child that she must never attempt a new skill or use an apparatus with out permission from the instructor .
Please check and make sure that child uses the bathroom prior to beginning of the class .
Please make sure that your child has a plastic bottle of water placed next to her equipment.
Chewing gum , candy or food is not allowed
Dress Code: Girls should wear a leotard, shorts or tank top and shorts, or tight leggings/tights, Loose clothing should not be worn after warm up. Please no skirts, baggy shirts or jeans. Bare feet or shocks are allowed for recreational classes. At team level socks for warm up only. Toe shoes are required. Long hair must be pulled back, in a ponytail, braid, or bun, off the face. No loose jewelry (small earrings are acceptable).
Basic Information;
Please arrive to your class 10 minutes earlier.
Warm ups & proper stretches is very important so please don’t be late for your class.
No one except a gymnast and a coach is allowed in the gym.
Parent Interaction:
While we appreciate our parents and all that they do, we insist that parents remain outside the gym in a designated parent area during training as your presence can be distracting to other girls as well as your own. Thank You!
Instructor is available to discuss aspects of the program, ability level and progress only after the class .
For your child safety students are not permitted to leave facilities by themselves without permission with prior parent written agreement
Rhythmic TEAM 2019 Achievements
- Sarah Brodsky/ Level 6 2004: PA State - 1st place, Region - 1st place.
- Olesia Dilai/ Level 6 2008: PA State - 3rd place, Region - 4th place, hoop and ribbon 3rd.
- Viktoriya Bilunyk/Level 6 2008: Local - 4th place, hoop and ribbon 3rd. VA State - 10th.
- Roksolana Kirkovska/ Level 6 2007: VA State - 5th place
- Yana Burkovskaya/Level 5 2010: PA State - 5th place, Region - 15th place, floor 11th, rope 9th
- Camilla Abulgazieva/ Level 5 2009: PA State - 13th place, clubs 9th
- Elizaveta Shulgina/Level 5 2011: PA State - 2nd place, rope 1st place
- Yakubjanova Samira/Level 4 2011: PA State - 6th place, Region - 7th place, rope 6th.
- Milana Melamed/Level 4 2010 : PA State - 7th place, Region - 10th place, ball 9th.
- Lemberskiy Alice/Level 4 2011 :State - 8th place, Region - 8th place.
- Ayana Talantbek/ Level 4 2010: PA State - 4th place.
- Kasey Buadze/ Level 4 2009: PA State - 4th place, rope 2nd.
- Modzelevska Amanda/ Level 4 2011: PA State - 7th place, rope 6th
- Ekaterina Sidorochev/ Level 3 2012: PA State - 1st place.
- Madorsky Angelina/ Level 3 2012: PA State - 5th place.
- Or Nebenzahel/ Level 3 2012: PA State - 6th place.
- Adeliya Rakhmatulina/ Level 3 2012: Local - 10th place.
- Mukaddam Shakirova/ Level 3 2010: PA State - 3rd place, floor and hoop 2nd.
- Dianna Didukh/ Level 3 2013: PA State - 4th place, hoop 2nd.
Rhythmic TEAM 2018 Achievements:
- Olesia Dilai/Level 4 2008: PA State - 3rd place, Region 5 - 1st place
- Camilla Abulgazieva/Level 4 2009: PA State - 6th place, Region 5 - 5th place
- Yana Burkovskaya/Level 4 2010: PA State - 3rd place, Region 5 - 7th place
- Julia Gumenyuk/Level 4 2010: PA State - 4th place, Region 5 - 6th place
- Elizaveta Shulgina/ Level 4 2011: Local 1st place
RG EQUIPMENT FOR PURCHASE:
http://www.romsport.com/
www.rhythmicgymnastics.com
http://www.actionrhythmics.com/
http://www.rsg-shop.com/
http://www.gokisport.com/
Leotards:
www.art-blesk.com
www.rhythmicgymnasticsleotards.com
www.karelinas-leotards.com
www.atelie-colibri.com
www.rg-leotard.com
Leotard maker in Australia
https://www.snowflakedesigns.com/gymnastics-leotards/gymnastics-competition-leotards.html
2019/20 Member Registration How to Guide
https://usagym.org/PDFs/Member%20Services/howtoguide.pdf
Music
http://www.tunegym.com/individual-rhythmic-gymnastics-music/
https://www.sportmusic.com/RG/rhy.asp
https://floorexpressmusic.com/how-to-order/