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Gymnastics for kids

By providing movement tasks and challenges, all children are guided to self discovery and encouraged to work within their own capabilities. As they develop movement and spatial awareness, students get the opportunity to use apparatus and discover fundamental skills and vocabulary along the way. The opportunities for fun are endless as the children use their imaginations and creativity to combine their newly learned skills into sequences and routines using the ribbons, balls, hoops, ropes and clubs in exciting and spectacular ways.

Preschool 3-5 year olds

Rhythmic gymnastics is a perfect activity for preschoolers. It's fun! Working individually and in small groups they learn about teamwork, sharing and interacting with one another while they work with all the various equipment.

Each session incorporates creative dance, tumbling, basic movements, running and jumping and balancing and stretching. These activities are used to enhance eye hand coordination, flexibility and poise

Beginner and Intermediate 6 years and up

This program is designed for the beginner in Rhythmic Gymnastics. Students will improve their balance, gracefulness, strength and self-confidence.

It includes basic training in ballet, dance and rhythmic equipment. As students progress to different levels, they will concentrate on developing their endurance, agility, manual dexterity, overall conditioning and discipline.

Advanced students will enjoy perfecting their routines and combinations in a non-competitive atmosphere. Whether for pure recreation or Olympic qualification, Rhythmic Gymnastics is an activity that can be enjoyed by everyone. by enrolling your child or young adult now, you can help her establish habits of fitness that will reward her physically and mentally for the rest of her life.

Advanced all ages

Advanced students will enjoy perfecting their routines in a non-competitive atmosphere. Whether for pure recreation or Olympic qualification, Rhythmic Gymnastics is an activity that can be enjoyed by everyone. By enrolling your child, teen or young adult now, you can help establish habits of fitness that will reward them physically and mentally for the rest of their lives.

All Ages All Levels

Illinois Rhythmic Gymnastics Center provides training for all ages and all competitive levels from beginner to Olympic status. The United States has a growing field of Rhythmic competitors and is becoming a strong contender in the international arena. Illinois Rhythmic is proud to be part of the effort and to that end we offer advanced classes as well as competitive teams for those students who are committed to the sport.

Illinois Rhythmic has produced past Olympians as well as qualifiers for the U.S. Olympic and National teams and we encourage and support more team "hopefuls" for future games. With our highly qualified and unique coaching staff we have the motivation and expertise to create a new generation of Champions and future Olympians.

After School Programs (k-5)

Ribbons will twirl. Balls will roll. Hoops will soar. It's Rhythmic Gymnastics! This recreational energy packed program will develop fine motor skills, increase flexibility, improve eye-hand coordination, rhythmic skills and self confidence. The 60 minute introductory class, set to music, will give students the opportunity to learn how to handle equipment, learn basic stretching, movement and tumbling skills through games and instruction. The girls will have fun while building skills that will benefit them for years to come.

Past and present participating schools are Harper School (Wilmette), The Ramona school (Wilmette), Sacred Heart School (Chicago), Walker School (Evanston), Braeside Elementary School (Highland Park), and Central School (Wilmette).