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Dominique Dawes Academy offers gymnastics, ninja, tumbling, recreational gymnastics, competitive gymnastics, junior gymnastics, and homeschool gymnastics and ninja fitness. The program also includes preschool classes, summer camps, school closure and seasonal camps, kids' night out events, birthday parties, open gym, and drop-in play in safe, state-of-the-art, modern facilities with a family-focused atmosphere.
• Ages: 3–17 years old
Dominique Dawes Academy has a highly-trained and nurturing staff with friendly, welcoming, inclusive, and inviting coaches who lead top-notch gymnastics and ninja programs in a safe and supportive environment. The mission of Dominique Dawes Academy is to empower children and help parents recognize the value of being in an empowering and positive environment. Unique features include month-to-month commitment, sibling and multi-class discounts, a flexible make-up policy, and a complimentary gymnastics or ninja class for new kids, families, and parents at select open locations. The academy runs a Gold Medal Moments program that recognizes student achievements each class, with awards in categories such as Grit & Growth, Fearless Spirit, Heart of Gold, Lead the Way, and Joyful Energy. The program focuses on developing happy, active, and strong kids, with emphasis on physical, emotional, and social development, and on building confidence, strength, and fun through progressive classes. The academy’s stated goal is to change toxic culture in gymnastics and create a healthy and nurturing environment by prioritizing the mental and physical health and well-being of every child above scores and rankings, carefully managing the number of hours children train, and emphasizing a well-rounded life outside of gymnastics, along with a culture of kindness and respect where children are encouraged to be good teammates and support one another. Ninja classes are inspired by the television show “American Ninja Warrior,” and Xcel competitive gymnastics teams are available for children who love a challenge. Birthday party packages include decorations, favors, balloons, a special gift for the child, and active playtime in the facility.
Dominique Dawes opened her first academy in Clarksburg, Maryland in July 2020, followed by a second location in Rockville, Maryland in April 2023. She is the Founder and Brand Ambassador of Dominique Dawes Academy, a three-time Olympian, Gold Medal Olympic Gymnast, and member of the Magnificent Seven, as well as a wife and mother of four young children. The leadership team also includes Angela Kornfield, who serves as Director of Marketing. Dominique Dawes is a three-time Olympian (Barcelona ’92, Atlanta ’96, Sydney ’00) and a member of the first American team to win gold in women’s gymnastics at the 1996 Olympics, and she was inducted into the USA Olympic Hall of Fame in 2008. She is a Limited Partner in the Atlanta Falcons, served as co-chair of the President’s Council for Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition under the Obama administration alongside Drew Brees, and is Executive Producer of the Peacock docuseries “Golden,” which was nominated for a Sports Emmy. She has been featured in E!’s documentary “Black Pop,” is a newly elected board member of VetSports, and was inducted into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame in Fall 2023. She holds a degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, was inducted into the University of Maryland’s Hall of Fame in 2022, and was honored with a life-size statue in Silver Spring, Maryland on June 22, 2024.
In community involvement, Dominique Dawes has served as a national ambassador for numerous nonprofits and corporations and was the first national spokesperson for the Girl Scouts of the USA’s “Uniquely Me! The Girl Scout/Dove Self Esteem Program.” She continues to work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and is a newly elected board member of VetSports, a veteran-owned non-profit that serves to help veterans through sports.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
• Ages: 3–17 years old
Dominique Dawes Academy has a highly-trained and nurturing staff with friendly, welcoming, inclusive, and inviting coaches who lead top-notch gymnastics and ninja programs in a safe and supportive environment. The mission of Dominique Dawes Academy is to empower children and help parents recognize the value of being in an empowering and positive environment. Unique features include month-to-month commitment, sibling and multi-class discounts, a flexible make-up policy, and a complimentary gymnastics or ninja class for new kids, families, and parents at select open locations. The academy runs a Gold Medal Moments program that recognizes student achievements each class, with awards in categories such as Grit & Growth, Fearless Spirit, Heart of Gold, Lead the Way, and Joyful Energy. The program focuses on developing happy, active, and strong kids, with emphasis on physical, emotional, and social development, and on building confidence, strength, and fun through progressive classes. The academy’s stated goal is to change toxic culture in gymnastics and create a healthy and nurturing environment by prioritizing the mental and physical health and well-being of every child above scores and rankings, carefully managing the number of hours children train, and emphasizing a well-rounded life outside of gymnastics, along with a culture of kindness and respect where children are encouraged to be good teammates and support one another. Ninja classes are inspired by the television show “American Ninja Warrior,” and Xcel competitive gymnastics teams are available for children who love a challenge. Birthday party packages include decorations, favors, balloons, a special gift for the child, and active playtime in the facility.
Dominique Dawes opened her first academy in Clarksburg, Maryland in July 2020, followed by a second location in Rockville, Maryland in April 2023. She is the Founder and Brand Ambassador of Dominique Dawes Academy, a three-time Olympian, Gold Medal Olympic Gymnast, and member of the Magnificent Seven, as well as a wife and mother of four young children. The leadership team also includes Angela Kornfield, who serves as Director of Marketing. Dominique Dawes is a three-time Olympian (Barcelona ’92, Atlanta ’96, Sydney ’00) and a member of the first American team to win gold in women’s gymnastics at the 1996 Olympics, and she was inducted into the USA Olympic Hall of Fame in 2008. She is a Limited Partner in the Atlanta Falcons, served as co-chair of the President’s Council for Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition under the Obama administration alongside Drew Brees, and is Executive Producer of the Peacock docuseries “Golden,” which was nominated for a Sports Emmy. She has been featured in E!’s documentary “Black Pop,” is a newly elected board member of VetSports, and was inducted into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame in Fall 2023. She holds a degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, was inducted into the University of Maryland’s Hall of Fame in 2022, and was honored with a life-size statue in Silver Spring, Maryland on June 22, 2024.
In community involvement, Dominique Dawes has served as a national ambassador for numerous nonprofits and corporations and was the first national spokesperson for the Girl Scouts of the USA’s “Uniquely Me! The Girl Scout/Dove Self Esteem Program.” She continues to work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and is a newly elected board member of VetSports, a veteran-owned non-profit that serves to help veterans through sports.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
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