Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy

Los Angeles, CA

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About

Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy is a rhythmic gymnastics club offering recreational gymnastics classes, a competitive gymnastics team, and a summer camp. Children take part in gymnastics practice along with dance lessons, ballet lessons, recreational activities, and sports as part of the program’s offerings.

• Ages: 4–17 years old

Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy was established in 2008 as a premier, professional rhythmic gymnastics club. The academy’s mission is summarized as “Ignite Passion. Inspire Grace. Achieve Excellence,” with a stated focus on small group classes and a competitive yet friendly environment. It is a proud member of USA Gymnastics.

The academy was founded by Alla Nazarova-Zasukhina, a World Champion in rhythmic gymnastics and former head coach, who participated in four Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, placing 4th in 1969, 2nd in 1971, and 1st in 1973, and who holds titles including Russia and USSR Gold Champion, honored coach of Russia, and coach of the Year in the US. Head Coach Yulia Shevchenko is an Honored Master of Sport in Russia, a winner of multiple international tournaments, started her coaching career in Russia in 1997, is Coach of the year and US National JO Coach, and is a Certified Judge. Coach Vera Davidovich is an Honored Master of Sport in Belarus, a World Cup Champion, a multiple medalist of the European and World Championships, holds a Physical Education Degree, and has more than 15 years of work experience with kids. Coach Alisa Valieva is an Honored Master of Sport in Russia, a Russian National Team Member, and a multiple medalist of international tournaments, with more than 19 years in sport. Ballet Coach Olga Megrikian graduated from a Ballet Academy, was a soloist at the Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, and has more than 25 years of coaching ballet in the United States. The coaching staff includes qualified coaches from Russia and Belarus with high level professional gymnastics backgrounds.

The academy offers recreational gymnastics classes for non-competitive gymnasts that focus on fundamental aspects of gymnastics and overall physical development. The competitive gymnastics team includes multiple competitive levels, starting from Level 3 for beginners up to higher levels. The summer camp combines gymnastics practice with dance and ballet lessons, along with recreational activities and sports. Ballet coaching is provided by a former soloist of the Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre.

Parent testimonials describe coaches, including Yulia and Vera, as professional and talented, and mention that children look forward to classes and enjoy the atmosphere, stretching, games, and dancing. Parents report that their children have participated in summer gymnastics camp at Grace, prepared for competitions, and that they recommend Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy to others.

Last updated July 18, 2026.

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