Aspire Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy is a gymnastics club located on Auckland's North Shore. We are proud to be one of only seven clubs in the Greater Auckland area that offer the discipline of rhythmic gymnastics. Our classes cater to gymnasts aged 4 and above, from beginner to elite competitor level. You can find us at the Table Tennis Centre, Akoranga Drive, Northcote, conveniently situated behind the YMCA.
At Aspire Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy, we believe that every girl should have the opportunity to participate in rhythmic gymnastics in a fun and safe learning environment. We provide caring, quality, and high-level rhythmic gymnastics coaching for all ages and levels. Our experienced coaches help to develop balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, movement, expression, self-esteem, and confidence through structured and progressive gymnastics classes.
Our mission is for our gymnasts to aspire to achieve their personal best with joy and dedication. We strive to create a strong sense of community within our rhythmic gymnastics family, where each class is an opportunity for gymnasts to progress towards their goals as individuals and as members of our academy.
Head Coach Katrina Martin has over 15 years of rhythmic gymnastics experience and holds a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation, majoring in Exercise Science. She has been involved in developing the Recreational Rhythmic Gymnastics class run by the YMCA and has coaching experience in both general gymnastics pre-school and after-school programmes. Katrina represented the North Harbour Region at several Gymsports New Zealand Nationals competitions before retiring from competitive gymnastics in 2014.
Senior Coach and Judge Michelle Martin has been a competitive rhythmic gymnast for over 10 years and has competed for the North Harbour Region at Gymsports New Zealand Nationals. She is qualified as a Level 3 Judge in the sport and has years of coaching experience.
At Aspire Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy, we offer high-quality rhythmic gymnastics programmes for all ages. Located conveniently in Northcote, we have a range of classes tailored to different skill levels. Our recreational classes are designed to introduce young beginner gymnasts to the basics of apparatus technique while developing their love for dance and appreciation for music. We also offer junior competitive and recreational extension classes that combine a variety of body elements with small hand apparatus, creating colourful and expressive performances.
For gymnasts looking to compete, our competitive programme includes interclub, provincial, and national levels. These classes focus on honing skills and techniques required to excel in rhythmic gymnastics competitions.
We welcome new gymnasts to join us for a first trial lesson, which is absolutely free. To book your first free lesson, please don't hesitate to contact us via email at aspirerhythmics@hotmail. Com or phone at (09) 419 2586. We look forward to helping your child aspire to achieve their personal best in rhythmic gymnastics!