Ashleigh from Scotland has been coaching rhythmic gymnastics for over 12 years.

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With a background that spans both rhythmic and artistic gymnastics, she holds British judging qualifications and has competed internationally across Europe as a gymnast.

 

Her favourite apparatus is the hoop, and what she loves most about gymnastics is choreographing routines and watching children develop their skills. Ashleigh has had the opportunity to coach internationally and is dedicated to helping gymnasts reach their full potential.

Jess Tseitlin was a rhythmic gymnast for 13 years.

She was a member of the Victorian State Team. With the State team she represented Victoria and competed at the Australian National Championships and a multitude of interstate and international competitions.

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She has been coaching since 2019. She loves to share her passion and knowledge for the sport with the younger gymnasts. She understands what young gymnasts need to improve, drawing on her own experience to help them grow.

Alba was a Spanish gymnast for 17 years, competing nationally and locally. 

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She has been the director and coach of a Spanish club for 6 years, with over 200 gymnasts of all ages. She is also a dance teacher and choreographer.

 

She has come to Australia to continue dance training and to bring Spanish culture to the academy. 

 

Alba wants to share her experience as a gymnast and coach. She loves this sport and working with children of all ages.

Katya Balycheva was a rhythmic gymnast for 10 years. She started her training when she was 6 years old in Moscow, Russia, then moved on to train in Texas, USA, and then Astana, Kazakhstan. While training in Texas, Katya placed 3rd at US Nationals in 2017. In Astana, Katya trained for two years with the Kazakh National Team, frequently competing at national and international competitions.
Katya holds a Candidate for a Master of Sports certificate.

Katya’s passion for rhythmic gymnastics stems from the desire to learn and perfect hard skills while maintaining grace and composure. Her favourite apparatus is ball and hoop. She is hoping to continue her career in coaching and raise some excellent athletes in the near future.

Chelsea has been doing rhythmic gymnastics here for 7 years. She has trained at various levels up to level 9 and competed at the National Clubs Carnival in 2022. She has been coaching since 2021.

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She wants to share her passion and love for gymnastics so that younger gymnasts can have a positive experience. She hopes that from gymnastics, they can learn confidence, coordination, and friendships.

 

“I am a former elite gymnast who has been part of the Ukrainian National Teams in both Rhythmic and Aesthetic Group Gymnastics. At the age of 15, I was invited to join the Ukrainian Rhythmic Gymnastics National Team, where I trained under the guidance of one of the best coaches in the world - Irina Derugina and represented Ukraine on the world stage. 

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After completing my Rhythmic Gymnastics career, I joined the Ukrainian National Team in Aesthetic Group Gymnastics. With this team, I represented the country at World Cups, World Championships, and European Championships. Across both disciplines, I became a 10-time National Champion of Ukraine.

Following my career as an athlete, I completed my Master’s degree in Physical Education and Sport from the Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture and began coaching. I coached in Ukraine for two years before moving to Australia in 2022. Since then, I have been part of the Victorian State Team coaching staff in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

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My gymnasts in Australia have achieved strong results at State and National levels, including multiple state champion titles, national medals, artistry awards, team podium finishes, and all-around podiums at the Australian National Championship and National Clubs Carnival.

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I hold an Advanced Silver accreditation in Australia and a FIG Level 1 Rhythmic Gymnastics accreditation. I am passionate about developing gymnasts’ potential by combining my international experience as an athlete with my years of coaching expertise.”