Rhythmic gymnastics explores the art of dance by combining a variety of body elements with small hand apparatus such as the ball, rope, hoop, clubs, and ribbon. This mixture creates colourful and expressive performances, offering ongoing challenges towards skill development and enhancing spatial body awareness.
We offer a wide range of programs for girls starting at the age of 3. All of our classes in our three tiers of Recreational, Pre-Competitive and Competitive levels are conducted by experienced, dedicated, and certified NCCP coaches.
Our Competitive program includes InterClub, Provincial, and National levels.
The main goal is not only to help young women to improve their fitness but also to develop mental focus and to provide a valuable outlet for personal growth.
Recreational Program
We offer a variety of rhythmic gymnastics classes for all ages throughout the year. Our recreational classes are designed to introduce young children to the basics of apparatus technique while developing a love for dance and appreciation for music. Girls will learn body elements based on strength and flexibility and develop coordination and grace in movement.
Pre-Competitive Programs
Our Pre-Competitive programs are a stepping-stone towards the Competitive streams. Training is geared to a more detailed approach to learning advanced flexibility, coordination, balance, and strength. Fundamental skills and guidelines, including self-discipline and self-training, are taught to prepare for entry to the competitive streams.
Mini Pre-Competitive
This program is for ages 6 and under. Acceptance by assessment and invitation only. No experience is necessary. This level involves more intensive training with a concentration on the development of basic body and apparatus skills (rope, hoop, ball).
Training: 4 hours per week
Pre-Competitive
This program is for ages 7 and up, is a stepping-stone towards the competitive streams. Training is geared to a more detailed approach to learning advanced flexibility, coordination, balance, and strength. Fundamental skills and guidelines, including self-discipline and self-training, are taught to prepare for entry to the competitive streams.
Acceptance for our pre-competitive programs are by assessment and invitation only.
Competitive Programs
Our highly successful competitive stream is a select group of athletes who are chosen on the basis of their physical potential, ability to accept and retain corrections, and a keen desire to learn.
InterClub
It is the first step from the pre-competitive to the competitive program. Gymnasts must be at least 7 years old in the calendar year to enter the program. The training will prepare gymnasts to compete in one individual and/or one group routine.
Training: 9 hours a week
Provincial & National
Participation in these programs require rhythmic gymnastics experience and a physical assessment, which is available upon request.
Training: 13-24 hours per week.
Acceptance for our competitive programs are by assessment and invitation only.
For more information call 416.620.4400
or E-mail us at olympium.rgc@gmail.com
