History of Chicago Rhythmics
Chicago Rhythmics opened its doors for young athletes in February 2018, but the story began a long time before then. The founder Olena has possessed the love of sport, dance, and movement since a very young age. She started Rhythmic Gymnastics at the age of 5 at the local gym in her hometown in Ukraine, where she was born. Right away, she fell in love with the sport and continued her Rhythmic Gymnastics career at the Olympic Sport Training Center. After dedicating 10 years to the sport, Olena had to leave due to health circumstances, but she never left the dream of connecting her life with Rhythmic Gymnastics, and her potential to guide young gymnasts on the road to their dreams and success.
Even though Olena stopped her career as a Gymnast, she did not stop exploring the world of physical movement. She received her Masters degree as a ballet artist, completing the Fine Arts Institute program in 2006.
Working as a ballet teacher, and also coaching Rhythmic Gymnastics, Olena was very pleased and somewhat fascinated to see how her dancing background perfectly complemented her knowledge in Rhythmic Gymnastics, as ballet and dance are indivisible components of this Sport.
In 2011, Olena moved to Chicago and began exploring new passions, receiving a certification in children's yoga, which was a great addition to her dance and sport background. Later Olena began working at the North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center - one of the leading Rhythmic Gymnastics facilities in North America. Inspired by the dedicated work of the North Shore Rhythmics’ coaches, along with its talented, beautiful, and hard working athletes, she made the decision to offer Rhythmic Gymnastics classes in downtown Chicago, as there were no Rhythmic classes offered within the city. With the support of the Head Coaches from North Shore Rhythmics, along with the help of her friends and family - Chicago Rhythmics was born!
Even though Olena stopped her career as a Gymnast, she did not stop exploring the world of physical movement. She received her Masters degree as a ballet artist, completing the Fine Arts Institute program in 2006.
Working as a ballet teacher, and also coaching Rhythmic Gymnastics, Olena was very pleased and somewhat fascinated to see how her dancing background perfectly complemented her knowledge in Rhythmic Gymnastics, as ballet and dance are indivisible components of this Sport.
In 2011, Olena moved to Chicago and began exploring new passions, receiving a certification in children's yoga, which was a great addition to her dance and sport background. Later Olena began working at the North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center - one of the leading Rhythmic Gymnastics facilities in North America. Inspired by the dedicated work of the North Shore Rhythmics’ coaches, along with its talented, beautiful, and hard working athletes, she made the decision to offer Rhythmic Gymnastics classes in downtown Chicago, as there were no Rhythmic classes offered within the city. With the support of the Head Coaches from North Shore Rhythmics, along with the help of her friends and family - Chicago Rhythmics was born!
