2015 Rhythmic Intensive Summer Camp in Los Angeles, CA

Attention Parents of Rhythmic Gymnasts,

Rhythmic Academy of Los Angeles is finalizing the enrollment for the 2015 Rhythmic Intensive Summer Camp. This will be our 4th year hosting this world camp that will run from June 15th to July 31st for 7 INTENSE camp sessions. Are you ready to see your child transform in to a high level Rhythmic Gymnast and reach her full potential? Our program has been carefully designed to maximize technical growth by breaking down our normal high intensive practice into 1 hour skill development segments to concentrate and achieve ideal technical results.

2015 Camp Flyer: http://RhythmicAcademy.com/Summer_Camp_Intensive_Flyer.pdf

Rhythmic Intensive Web Site: http://www.rhythmicintensive.com

Your daughter will be transformed… she will leave our camp stronger, better conditioned and a lot more skilled. Over the last few years our program has achieved RADICAL results, past camp attendees are winning major competitions and many have achieved routine scores increases by 4 to 5 points.

Camp is held at our world class Rhythmic Gymnastics training facility in Van Nuys, CA that features an "air-conditioned" gymnasium with 4 full size RG carpets, a 40 foot ceiling, mirrors, a ballet room, a new conditioning fitness center and workshop classrooms.

A typical full day camp will include 4 hours of morning practice consisting of morning cardio conditioning, deep stretching, choreography and ballet, body development and element training sessions. Followed by a hot lunch and 1 to 2 hours of education/classroom and creative workshops. The 3 to 4 hours of afternoon practice will consists of equipment handling and body mastery, advanced element training and creative dance classes. Training regiments are very intensive and based on Eastern European methods that historically has developed world class Rhythmic Gymnasts.

We've assembles a great team of world class coaches and instructors, and developed a complete Rhythmic Gymnastics training curriculum. Our camp goal is to develop the athlete on every level... technically, physically, artistically, physiologically and emotionally. Most important create a fun, safe and memorable summer experience.

We currently have 14 coaches and guest instructors on staff including Region 1 coach of the year Galyna Shyrkina the 2005 World Championship silver medalist and one of the top coaches in America, Alina Maksymenko two-time Olympian and 2013 World Championship Clubs Bronze Medalist, 2 X Olympian and World Champion Natalia Godunko, Larissa Nikitina one of the most respected and honored rhythmic gymnastics coaches in the world, who bring world-class coaching experience to our program. Over her span of 40 years Mrs. Nikitina has trained and developed numerous state, regional, national and international world class champions, Marina Mazor the 3 time US National Champion and 2013 Region 1 level 9 coach of the Year, Larissa Nikitina one of the most respected and honored rhythmic gymnastics coaches in the world, Ellina Tregubova former Russian champion and World Cup prizewinner and member of the Russian national team, Svetlana Tokaev 7 x Israeli National Champion and Member/Finalist of the 2000 Olympic team, and many other highly accredited coaches and instructors.

2015 Rhythmic Intensive Coaching Staff:



Galyna Shyrkina (Head Coach)
Ukrainian National Champion and Silver Medalist at the 2005 World Championships. Galyna is curently one of the top and rising coaches in the United States.



Larissa Nikitina (Kazakstan)
One of the most respected and honored rhythmic gymnastics coaches in the world, who bring world-class coaching experience to our program. Over her span of 30 years Mrs. Nikitina has trained and developed numerous state, regional, national and international world class champions.



Alina Maksymenko (Ukraine)
2 X Olympian and World Champion Bronze Medalist Alina Maksymenko and is considered one of the most technically skilled and artistically gifted Rhythmic Gymnast in the history of Rhythmic Gymnastics.



Natalia Godunko (Ukraine)
2 X Olympian and World Champion Natalia Godunko who is considered one of the best and most technically skilled Rhythmic Gymnast that has ever competed in Rhythmic Gymnastics.



Anna Gurbanova (Azerbaijan)
Olympian and World Champion Bronze Medalist and former member of the Azerbaijan National Team (Individual & Senior group) and winner of many national and international competitions.



Marina Mazor (USA)
Member of Soviet and USA National Team, becoming a 3 X USA National Champion. In 2013 Marina became US Region 1 coach of the year for level 9’s and is considered one the top coaches in America.



Ellina Tregubova (Russia)
Russian National Champion and former member of the Russian National Team (Individual & senior group) and winner of many national and international competitions.



Vera Davidovich (Belarus)
3 X Olympian and World Championship Silver Medalist and former member of the Belarus National Team (Individual & Senior group) and winner of many national and international competitions.



Svetlana “Or” Tokaev (Israel)
7 x Israeli National Champion and Member/Finalist of the 2000 Olympic team. Svetlana is a master at teaching equipment handling and developing long body lines and flexibility.



Elmira Bululukova (Uzbekistan)
Former member of the Uzbekistan National Team (Individual & Senior group) and an Olympic reserve coach and personal friend of legendary coach Irina Viner with over 25 years coaching experience.



Ylena Gerasimova (Russia)
A high level Rhythmic Gymnastics coach with over 23 years coaching experience. Between 1972 and 1978 Mrs. Gerasimova was a member of the powerful Soviet National Team, participating and prizewinning in numerous World Cup Championships and international competition.



Benjahmin Ellis (USA)
Former US National Tumbling Champion and member of the US Acro National team, Ben bring a vast amount of athletic and coaching experience. Specializes is Rhythmic and Traditional Gymnastics training, contortion and flexibility development and extreme body conditioning.



Elvira Arslanova (Russia)
One of the top Russian ballet and choreography instructors in the United States. Highly knowledgeable, professional, creative and resourceful Ballet Teacher with over 14 years teaching experience.



Nicole Mezheritsky (USA)
Level 9 California State Champion and Member of the Region 1 Junior Olympic team.

Maximum of 8 to 10 athletes (by age and skill level) will be assigned to a team and each group will rotate among all coaches through the camp curriculum to get maximum training benefit. Each curriculum class will last between 45 to 60 minutes.

Camp Curriculum:

• Advanced Choreography & Russian Classical Ballet Training
• Body Development and Strength Training
• Advanced Rhythmic Gymnastics Element Mastery
• Advanced Mastery of Equipment Handling & Super Tricks
• Routine Development
• Extreme Stretching
• Body Conditioning & Cardio Fitness
• Rhythmic Theatrics & Show Expression
• Lyrical, Modern & Cultural Dance Classes
• Sports Psychology, Goal Setting & Time Management Techniques for Student Athletes
• Nutrition Education (include meals preparation, diet and weight management)
• Injury Prevention & Recovery Instruction
• Rhythmic Gymnastics History & Education Classes
• Code of Points & Score Cards Instruction
• Motivational Movies, RG Routine Video & Analyses
• Math, English & Russian Classes!!!
• Equipment Decoration Techniques and Arts/Crafts
• Healthy Catered Lunch & Snacks (Good Healthy Russian Food)
• Weekly Field Trips (Museums & Cultural Centers, Water & Amusement Parks, the Beach, Horseback Riding, Ballet and Dance Performance Shows and other memorable summer events)
• Camping & Overnight Trips (additional fees will apply for camping and overnight trips)

Camp Sessions:

• Session 01 – 06/15/2015 to 06/19/2015
• Session 02 – 06/22/2015 to 06/26/2015
• Session 03 – 06/29/2015 to 07/03/2015
• Session 04 – 07/06/2015 to 07/10/2015
• Session 05 – 07/13/2015 to 07/17/2015
• Session 06 – 07/20/2015 to 07/24/2015
• Session 07 – 07/27/2015 to 07/31/2015

Space is limited to 100 campers per session and full day campers will have enrollment priority. All athletes from other clubs are Welcomed!

Full Day Camp cost is $375 per week (that's only $7.36 per hour) + some field trip costs. Includes supervised instruction from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, one field trip, a camp t-shirt, training manual, a healthy hot lunch catered by a local Russian restaurant and an amazing training experience. Our Full Day camp is recommended for competitive Rhythmic Gymnast ages 7 and up. (limited to 80 athletes per week) - 47.5 hours per week

3-Day Camp cost is $270 per week. Includes supervised instruction from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday, Wednesday and Friday, one field trip, a camp t-shirt, training manual, a healthy hot lunch catered by a local Russian restaurant and an amazing training experience. (limited to 25 athletes per week) - 28.5 hours per week

2-Day Camp cost is $225 per week. Includes supervised instruction from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday and Thursday, a camp t-shirt, training manual, a healthy hot lunch catered by a local Russian restaurant and an amazing training experience. (limited to 25 athletes per week) - 19 weekly hours

Half Day Camp is available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM for $200 per week. Includes supervised instruction, a camp t-shirt and a training manual. This camp is less intense as our full day and is great for younger athletes, ages 5 and up are welcomed. (limited to 25 athletes per week) - 12 hours per week

We offer a 15% Family Discount for additional siblings and 10% OFF for paid-in-full 7 week sessions. Parents will have the option of paying weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or in-full for all registered sessions. Final camp registration and tuition is due before May 15th 2014.

Please review the .pdf link below for complete camp curriculum, schedule, fees and registration forms. Mail, fax or email the enrolment form before May 15h to secure a camp spot. Your enrolment information is included on the flyer link below.

Camp Location:

Rhythmic Academy of Los Angeles
8071 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91402

Hotel & Lodging Information:

The official camp host hotel is the Airtel Plaza Hotel & Conference Center. We negotiated a group rate of $95 per night that includes 2 queen beds with up to 2 people in a room, a free American breakfast ($14.95 value each), and daily parking for only extra $6 it’s normally $25 per day. The $105 per night that includes 2 queen beds with up to 4 people in a room, a free American breakfast ($14.95 value each), and daily parking for only extra $6 it’s normally $25 per day.

Please use Group Rate Code: Rhythmic Academy when placing your reservation to get the special discounted rate @ 818 997-7676.

• $95 w/2 Queen Beds + 2 American breakfast meals & $6 discounted parking
• $105 w/2 Queen Beds + 4 American breakfast meals & $6 discounted parking

Airtel Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
7277 Valjean Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91406
Tel: 818 997-7676
http://www.airtelplaza.com
Group Rate: Rhythmic Academy

Other Great Hotels:

Courtyard by Marriott - (4 miles away)
15433 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: 818 981-5400
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxsf-courtyard-los-angeles-sherman-oaks/

Special Group Rate: w/rate code Rhythmic Academy (Deadline January 31st) Double Queen Bedded Room Sgl/Dbl./Tpl/Quad. $169.00 King plus Sofabed Sgl/Dbl./Tpl/Quad. $159.00 Smaller room by elevator (250 sq.ft.) Sgl/Dbl. $139.00 King Suites Sgl/Dbl./Tpl/Quad. $189.00

** Two night minimum for Saturday night stays

Best Western Plus Carriage (Less than 3 miles away)
5525 Sepulveda Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Tel: 818 787-2300
http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/CA/Sherman-Oaks-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-PLUS-Carriage-Inn/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=05595
Special Group Rate: $95 w/2 Queen Beds
Group Name: Rhythmic Academy

Holiday Inn Express - (Less that 1/2 mile from the competition venue)
8244 Orion Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91406
Tel: 818 989-5010
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/van-nuys/laxvn/hoteldetail
$139 average nightly rate includes FREE Parking & Breakfast

Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles/Sherman Oaks - (3 miles away)
5638 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Tel: 818 785-2211
http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hampton-inn-and-suites-los-angeles-sherman-oaks-LAXVNHX/index.html
$139 average nightly rate includes FREE Parking & Breakfast

Mikado Hotel (4 miles away)
12600 Riverside Dr.
Valley Village, CA 91607
Tel: 818 763-9141
http://www.bestwesternglobal.com/southern-california/best-western-mikado-hotel.aspx
$139 average nightly rate

The Beverly Garland (3 miles away)
4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA, 91602
Tel: 800 238-3759
http://www.beverlygarland.com/
‎$152 average nightly rate

Sportsmen's Lodge (4 ½ miles away)
12825 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
Tel: 818 769-4700
http://www.sportsmenslodge.com
‎$97 average nightly rate

Thank you,

Serge Mezheritsky
Club Director – Rhythmic Academy of Los Angeles
800 982-1015 (office)
818 571-9175 (cell)