Evergreen Rhythmics
Got a dancy girl? Long and flexible? Not so strong? Have we got the sport for you: rhythmic gymnastics.
Rhythmic gymnastics is about 80% dance and 20% acrobatics. Only women do it and they use their costumes, bodies, ropes, hoops, balls, clubs and ribbons to express the music to which their routines are set. Their performances are either individual or group, making for an team experience customized to the child. Here are some pictures to give you the idea. We have, literally, super coaches for you and you can take your classes right here in Columbia City. If you do want to join a team, Evergreen's training facility is about 15 minutes away.
Leaps, turns, balances and demonstrations of flexibility are the hallmark of rhythmic gymnastics. Beginning around age 7, the girls are able to handle the equipment and, of course, the earlier they start their dance training the better their fundamentals and body control.
The leos may be 90% of the fun! In no other sport are the girls so dramatically costumed.
Our Classes
Recreational rhythmic gymnastics is open to any girl. Classes are the best way to explore the sport, a beginner or the athlete who is interested in a non-competitive environment. Gymnasts are guided through stretching, ballet, dance and rhythmic gymnastics body technique incorporating the use of rhythmic gymnastics apparatus - ropes, hoops, balls, ribbons and colorful scarves in harmony with music.
Our recreational program offers physical fitness and fun where basic level skills are taught in a friendly, playful and supportive environment. Classes will be designed for all ages at all ability levels and will be taught by certified coaches. Benefits for girls in their formative years include physical fitness, self-discipline, positive self-esteem, lasting friendships, team skills, fun and a healthy lifestyle that the gymnast will retain for life.
Class Schedule
Group 1 (age 4-5 years old)
Monday 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Wednesday 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Group 2 (age 6-7 years old and up)
Monday 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Our Coaches
Olga Niculita, rhythmic Program Director and coach is a former Level 10 Elite gymnast from Russia. Olga graduated from Academy of Physical Education in Khabarovsk, Russia with Masters Degree in Health and Fitness. She has 16 years of coaching experience. Back in Russia, Olga was awarded a title of Choreographer of the Year in 2004. Her gymnasts have been members of Junior Russian National Team and level 10 gymnasts in Russia and the US. Olga has been recognized as a US Coach of the Year in each of the past six years. Plus, she's just a really neat person!
Olga is a National Level Rhythmic Gymnastics Judge with experience judging state and segional Championships, international competitions and being a Meet Referee at the Washington State and Oregon State championships.
Olga likes to travel, and she is quite passionate about rhythmic gymnastics and dance. Olga was a member of dance group/theater Art Modern Line back in Russia. The group worked in jazz and contemporary style. Art Modern Line performed at numerous dance and theater festivals in Russia.
Olga is also a certified WA state teacher and works as an Elementary Physical Education Teacher in the Highline School District. She chose to work only at elementary level because this age is her favorite to teach.
Yulia Tugusheva was born and grew up in Yekaterinburg, Russia. She was a rhythmic gymnast for 10 years. After successful gymnastics career, Julia decided to become a dancer. She passed audition to Russian National Ballet Theater and became a dancer when she was 14 years old. During an 8-year dancing career she was mainly focused on classical ballet and contemporary dance. In 2001 Julia became a Rhythmic Gymnastics coach at Victoria Russian School of Gymnastics. At Victoria she was a ballet teacher for gymnasts ages six through sixteen, choreographer of all exhibition performances and individual routines for beginner and advanced levels gymnasts. In 2007 Yulia moved to the US and continued her coaching career with Evergreen Rhythmics and SGA. Julia has an amazing background which combines rhythmic gymnastics and classical ballet. She graduated from the Ural State University in Russia with Bachelor Degree. She is also very passionate about photography.