We're more than just a training facility; we're a supportive community where each gymnast can thrive and achieve their personal best.
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Rhythmic gymnastics is an Olympic sport blending gymnastics, ballet, and dance with equipment like ribbons, balls, ropes, hoops, and clubs.
Athletes perform on a carpet to various music styles, either solo or in groups of five. The apparatus is integral to the routine, used with both hands, thrown, and kept in motion.
The choreography showcases athletic skills with dazzling tosses, difficult catches, high leaps, jumps, incredible flexibility, creative apparatus movements, challenging balances, and graceful pirouettes.
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Welcome to North East Rhythmics!Located just 20 miles north of Boston in Middleton, MA, we are one of the premier rhythmic gymnastics clubs in the area.
Experienced USAG-certified gymnastics coaches and qualified dance instructors provide comprehensive training with a strong emphasis on proper technique, athletic development, flexibility, performance, and work ethic. Their expertise ensures that each participant receives high-quality instruction tailored to their needs, fostering both physical and personal growth in a supportive and structured environment.
The program offers both recreational and competitive training for all levels, from fun experiences to championship dreams. Catering to beginners and serious athletes alike, it focuses on developing skills and fostering a love for the sport, helping participants reach their full potential.
To raise happy, strong, and confident individuals through proper instruction and guidance.
Established in 2007 as a non-profit program, it moved to a brand new, top-of-the-line facility in 2017. It hosts special events and competitions, including USAG State and Regional events, and is home to many State, Regional, and National Champions. The senior group placed second at Nationals and was featured as a logo for a National USAG event. The program caters to students ranging from as young as one year old and offers flexibility training for athletes and performers. Additionally, it travels to various locations in the area to teach fun classes.
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Owner, Coaching All Levels
Ralitsa Kalmukova, a former rhythmic gymnast from Bulgaria, has been immersed in the sport since the age of 4. Trained by some of the world’s top coaches, she brings over 25 years of coaching experience to North East Rhythmics. Ralitsa has taught at numerous schools, dance studios, and gyms in the area, and founded North East Rhythmics School of Gymnastics with the mission to promote and make rhythmic gymnastics accessible to everyone in the community. Under her guidance, many of her students have achieved State, Regional, and National Championship titles.
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Level 7 and Up Team Coach
Born in Bulgaria, Hristina Lashkova holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and brings over 30 years of experience in coaching rhythmic gymnastics. She has trained numerous national champions in Austria and Switzerland, including athletes who have earned medals in both individual and group competitions at national and international levels. One of her standout gymnasts, Carolyn Weber, competed in European and World Championships and later participated in two Olympic Games. Under Hristina’s leadership, our gymnasts have won many State, Regional, and National titles over the years.
Ballet, Dance Team, Pre-Competitive, and Recreational Rhythmic Coach
Kristen Martino began her formal ballet training at Boston City Youth Ballet under Tony Williams, where she developed a deep love for the classical art and technique of ballet. Although ballet is her primary focus, Kristen has also trained in various dance styles, including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater, and tap at La Pierre School of Dance. She possesses a strong understanding of proper body technique, stretching, and injury prevention. As an adult, Kristen has performed with the Boston Dance Company under James Reardon and Danko Productions in Cambridge. She is a member of the Dance Teachers’ Club of Boston and is USGA certified for Rhythmic Gymnastics and Rhythmic Ballet.
Dance Team, Optional and Elite Rhythmic Team Coach
Anissa Sroka, a native of New Hampshire, began her gymnastics career at North East Rhythmics. In her first year of competition, at age 9, she earned a National Title. For the next four years, she qualified for the Junior Olympic Regional Team in Lake Placid, NY, and placed second All-Around in Level 8 at the Nationals in Providence, RI. At age 15, Anissa transitioned to dance, studying ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, musical theatre, contemporary, and modern. In 2023, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Hartford (The Hartt School) with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Kinesiology. After graduation, she auditioned for and joined the Celtics Dance Team for their Banner 18 season.
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Our state-of-the-art facility is conveniently located on Route 114, near the border of Middleton and North Andover, Massachusetts, in the North Shore area.
978-548-7559
Nerhythmics@yahoo.com
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