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FLEXIBILITY ACADEMY
Founded in 2015 by a former Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Lilly (Esipova) Downs.
Since 2015 we have trained 10K+ athletes from around the World. Among them, National and World recognized dancers, cheerleaders, figure skaters, gymnasts, soccer players, etc (Pressley Hosbach "Dance Moms Season 8", The Quiner Sisters, Ivana Radar, Siena Morris, Ryan Buggle "Noah Benson on Law & Order", Sadie O'Sullivan "Miss Majorette of America", etc)
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LILLY DOWNS
CEO/FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE COACH
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CEO and Founder of Flexibility Academy and Freedom Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.
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USA Gymnastics Member (USAG) and AAU Member since 2015
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NJ STATE Levels 3-6 Representative by USAG
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AAU Educational Director
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National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine
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Former Ukrainian Rhythmic Gymnast
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Ukrainian National Cheerleading Team Member (6th in the World Championship 2011)
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12+ years of coaching experience
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Over 300 workshops since 2015
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Coached numerous celebrities including Pressley H. from Dance Moms season 8
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Produced numerous State, Regional and National Champions.​
POLINA MAKOVSKA
FLEXIBILITY AND RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACH
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Former Ukrainian National Team Member of Rhythmic Gymnastics
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National and International Medalist.
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Head coach of Freedom Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy
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Produced numerous State, Regional and National medalists.
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Certified USA Gymnastics Member​
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On high demand international rhythmic gymnastics choreographer.
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Master of Sports in rhythmic gymnastics.
VIKTORIA RYAB
FLEXIBILITY AND RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACH
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Former Ukrainian Rhythmic Gymnast
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Certified trainer Progressing Ballet Technique
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Certified USA Gymnastics Member
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Coaching experience in rhythmic gymnastics 10+ years
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Rhythmic Gymnastics Levels 4-5 coach
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Produced numerous State, Regional and National medalists.
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Flexibility Academy's workshop classes specialist.
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Master of Sports in rhythmic gymnastics.
SAVANNAH VOELBEL
FLEXIBILITY AND RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACH
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Former NJ Dance and Cheerleading Team Captain
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Certified USA Gymnastics Member
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Social Worker
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Coaching experience in rhythmic gymnastics 4+ years
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Rhythmic Gymnastics Levels 3 and Xcel coach
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Produced numerous State and Regional medalists.
ALIAKSANDRA YAKUSHAVA
ONLINE FLEXIBILITY AND TECHIQUE COACH
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National Belarussian Team Member 2009-2013 of Rhythmic Gymnastics
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2 Times World Champion
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Bronze Champion of European Championship
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Multiply Champion of International Tournaments
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5 Times National Champion
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Belarusian State University of Physical Culture, Minsk
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FIG Certified Judge
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8+ years of coaching experience
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