American Academy of Rhythmic Gymnastics

American Academy of Rhythmic Gymnastics offers preschool classes for boys and girls, recreational gymnastics for girls, a Junior Olympic competitive program for girls, and additional training in tumbling, ballet, athlete conditioning, and flexibility. The program also offers summer camps, including a Rhythmic Gymnastics Summer Camp and a Fun Rhythmic Conditioning Camp, as well as Pilates, yoga, intensive classical ballet, modern dance movement, Mini Olympic Trials, group performances, private classes, and semi-private classes.

• Ages: 4–11 years old
• Schedule: Fall session runs 8–10 weeks, with some Saturday classes and the Performing Team running 6 weeks; no classes are held on official holidays, and summer camps run June 10–14 and August 4–8, 2025, in the afternoons.
• Price: Level 1 Monday class fee is $219; Level 1 Saturday class fee is $189 for 6 weeks; Levels 2–4 Monday class fee is $319; Saturday Performing Team fee is $259 for 6 weeks; Rhythmic Gymnastics Summer Camp costs $299 payable to the City of San Ramon; Fun Rhythmic Conditioning Camp costs $299 for San Ramon residents, with all fees due the first week of classes and a $10 or $15 penalty if more than a week late.

American Academy of Rhythmic Gymnastics has been teaching the Olympic sport of rhythmic gymnastics since 1984 and combines elements of dance and athletic training, including opportunities for gymnasts to design their own routines and participate in Mini Olympic Trials and performances for parents. The program’s summer camps include Pilates, yoga, intensive classical ballet, and modern dance movement, and are described as an introduction to a lifelong fitness program and a solid foundation to any sport. Coach Marina Shel Kolt and Coach Kelli Beasley lead the program, with Marina holding a Candidate of Masters in Rhythmic Gymnastics, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Physical Education, Elite Coaching course training from the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center, and extensive judging experience, and Kelli bringing competitive rhythmic gymnastics experience up to level 8 and varsity cheerleading experience. Two of Marina’s gymnasts have won a national competition in St. Louis, Missouri, and American Academy gymnasts have participated in numerous state, regional, and international competitions. The program states that it strives to bring fitness to kids of all ages, levels, and abilities through fun and games, and it offers private and semi-private classes, as well as a few leotards for sale.

Last updated March 17, 2026.