Love dance and gymnastics? Why choose? Try rhythmic gymnastics.
Programs
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A playful introduction to movement, music, and rhythmic gymnastics! Through fun games, dance, music, and creative activi...
The first step into the world of rhythmic gymnastics! Participants will learn the foundations of the sport through creat...
In their second year of training, athletes continue developing flexibility, acrobatics, gymnastics body technique, and b...
A specially designed program for gymnasts who are new to rhythmic gymnastics and beginning their training at age 7 or ol...
In their second year of training in the interclub program, gymnasts continue developing their foundational skills in rhy...
Gymnasts in Levels 1A and 1B are developing their skills and preparing for their first competitive experiences. Training...
Gymnasts in Levels 2A, 2B, and 3A are ready to compete and will continue developing their technical skills, performance...
Gymnasts in Levels 2C, 3B (BC), 4A, 5A, 6A compete with three routines: an individual free routine and one/two apparatus...
Gymnasts in levels 3BW, 3C, 4B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6B, 6C compete with three individual routines with the full variety of appar...
Gymnasts in pre-novice, novice, junior FIG, senior FIG levels compete with 4 individual routines. Gymnasts will partici...
Before joining any sport, boys benefit from learning basic gymnastics movements and developing a strong physical foundat...
Additional flexibility training is in high demand in sports such as figure skating, ballroom dancing, and dance. Our rh...
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Planet Studio Burnaby opens its long-awaited facility on November 1 at Unit 202a, 3430 Brighton Avenue, in the Lougheed area of North Burnaby, steps from the Pr...
Classes at Planet Studio Burnaby → How to get here — Planet Studio Burnaby →Club Planet Rhythmics teaches rhythmic gymnastics at St. Francis Xavier School, 428 Great Northern Way, in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver. Ages 5 to 18. Rhythmic gy...
Classes at St. Francis Xavier School → How to get here — St. Francis Xavier School →Rhythmic gymnastics supports the development of the whole body and mind. It helps improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and body awareness. Training with music also encourages self-expression and can have a positive effect on emotional well-being. Learning and remembering routines further develops concentration, memory, and other cognitive skills.
For beginner-level classes, the club provides recreational rhythmic gymnastics equipment, including ropes, balls, hoops, clubs, and ribbons. As gymnasts progress to competitive levels, they will use their own professional apparatus that meets the requirements and standards of the relevant rhythmic gymnastics federation.
Progress depends on each gymnast’s individual development and the regularity of training. With consistent attendance—ideally at least twice a week—beginners can expect to develop a strong foundation in rhythmic gymnastics and basic gymnastics skills.
By the end of the first year, gymnasts may learn skills such as forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, bridges, splits or half-splits, wall-supported handstands, and forward and backward rope skipping. They will also be introduced to basic jumps, balances, and rhythmic gymnastics movements.
Gymnasts will also have the opportunity to learn and perform a group routine, prepared with the help of their coach, approximately twice a year in front of an audience.
The main differences are the goals of the program, the level of commitment, and the amount of training.
Recreational (Rec) classes focus on developing fitness, flexibility, coordination, body awareness, and fundamental rhythmic gymnastics skills in a fun and supportive environment. The program is ideal for girls who want to enjoy rhythmic gymnastics without the commitment of competitive training.
Competitive (Comp) training is designed for gymnasts who want to pursue rhythmic gymnastics at a higher level. It involves more frequent and intensive training, greater commitment, and a focus on developing advanced skills, routines, and competition readiness. Gymnasts in the competitive program participate in competitions and work toward achieving their individual athletic goals.
There is no single “best” age to start rhythmic gymnastics, as every child develops at their own pace. Readiness can depend on a child’s ability to focus, follow instructions, learn new movements, and enjoy the training environment.
Around age 5, many children are ready to begin learning the foundations of rhythmic gymnastics and may progress quickly as they develop coordination, flexibility, and movement skills.
However, starting later does not mean a gymnast cannot achieve a high level. Motivated athletes who begin rhythmic gymnastics at 8–9 years old can also make excellent progress, especially when they are focused, dedicated, and enjoy learning new skills.
Absolutely! Rhythmic gymnastics can be an excellent complement to many other sports. It develops flexibility, coordination, balance, body awareness, strength, and movement quality—skills that can benefit athletes across a wide range of disciplines.
Rhythmic gymnastics can be especially beneficial alongside figure skating, swimming, synchronized swimming, acrobatics, artistic gymnastics, diving, tennis, and many other sports.
Rhythmic gymnastics has traditionally been a predominantly female sport, but in recent years, more boys have been participating and competing, particularly in some European countries.
At our club, we welcome boys who are interested in developing their gymnastics skills. We offer a Boys, Boys, Boys program designed to develop coordination, flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness while introducing children to fundamental gymnastics and acrobatic skills.
Our goal is to help every child build confidence, physical literacy, and a strong foundation for an active and healthy lifestyle.