About Us
SODA Rhythmic Gymnastics Dance Academy is a Rhythmic Gymnastics Club centrally located in Portland, OR. We provide outstanding environment and offer specialized professional programs for girls of all levels and ages, from 3-year-old recreational gymnasts to competitive athletes. We believe that gymnastics is about more than just training. It is about creating lifelong memories and friendships.
We help the girls of all skills and abilities to reach their full potential, to be healthy, to be happy, and to have fun while doing what they love!
About Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics is one of three disciplines in the sport of gymnastics. It’s an Olympic sport that that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, acrobatics, dance, and apparatus: hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon or rope. Rhythmic gymnasts must be strong, flexible, agile, dexterous and coordinated.
Rhythmic gymnastics is governed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and USA Gymnastics Federation. At the competitive level, rhythmic gymnastics is a women-only sport. The gymnasts perform leaps, balances, pivots, and flexibility movements, along with tossing, catching, rolling and otherwise manipulating the apparatus with the music.
There are many benefits to your children participating in gymnastics, even if they don’t compete professionally. It’s a healthy form of exercise that instils discipline, hard work, and dedication. Your child can learn all about expression through artistic movement while creating lasting relationships with their coaches and peers.
Programs/Classes
Rhythmic Gymnastics classes are a combination of dance, ballet, expressive movement and flexibility along with a unique blend of gymnastics, while utilizing one of the apparatuses (Rope, Clubs, Ribbon, Ball and Hoop).
Our classes allow the girls to learn discipline, coordination, apparatus utilization, flexibility, fitness, strength and so much more. It's a great opportunity for an all-around physical education, while growing their self-esteem and public performance building.
Level 1
Preschool Rhythmic (3-5 years old)
Rhythmic Beginners (5-9 years old)
As an introduction to the sport of gymnastics, Level 1 Rhythmic Gymnastics program is designed to encourage whole body exercise, including development in strength, flexibility, and coordination with the emphasis on dancelike rhythmic routines, while learning to socialize with other students in a safe, fun yet structured environment. Classes focus on developmental movements, balance and body control.
Level 2
Pre-Team (5-8 years old)
If your daughter loves dance, music and tumbling then she will love Rhythmic Gymnastics! It combines the beauty and grace of ballet with the strength and power of gymnastics.
This class is best suited to those girls who want to experience all the fun of rhythmic gymnastics has to offer in a nurturing, non-competitive environment. No prior experience is necessary!
In this program class girls will learn rhythmic gymnastics foundational skills.
Level 2 class includes ballet basics, dance movements and basic level acrobatic skills, including cartwheels, rolls, bridge. Gymnastics body skills include balances, turns and leaps.
The program’s activities help students improve flexibility, coordination (including hand-eye coordination), balance and overall fitness.
Rhythmic Gymnastics apparatus used in this level: Rope, Hoop, Ball, Ribbo
Rhythmic Competitive Team
Development Levels 3-8, FIG Jr/Sr
Xcel Levels Bronze-Platinum
SODA Rhythmic Gymnastics Dance Academy
offers two competitive options
through USA Gymnastics:
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Development Program levels 3-8, FIG Program
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Xcel Program levels Bronze-Platinum
Development levels 3-8 and FIG Programs are the right path for the gymnasts who are dedicated to the sport and want to focus most of their time on Rhythmic gymnastics. This program requires serious commitment and gives the athletes opportunities to travel and compete on the national level. . Training hours begin at 6 hours a week in the lowest levels and go up to 25-30 hours a week in the upper levels.
Xcel Program is a great fit for the kids who love rhythmic gymnastics but want to have time outside the gym for other interests. The program allows gymnasts to develop new skills and participate in competitions without the extensive commitments of the Development Competitive Team.
Whichever program your gymnast joins, she’ll have the thrill of learning new skills, developing confidence, and the fun of being part of a team!
Both teams are by the level placement and coach's invitation only
Stretching/Flexibility
Strength/Conditioning
High intensity class for dancers, figure skaters,
cheerleaders and gymnasts looking to improve
their flexibility, balance, strength, control, lines,
and quality of movement.
