San Diego Rhythms
Where Every Child is Welcomed, and Every Child is a STAR!
For over 20 years San Diego Rhythms has been dedicated to promoting the sport of Rhythmic Gymnastics and providing excellence in all aspects of Rhythmic Gymnastics and Dance arts in a safe, fun, and healthy environment for all participants. The goal of our program is to help raise happy, healthy, confident, focused, thinking, creative individuals. We strongly believe that Rhythmic Gymnastics and Dance arts will bring enjoyment to children’s lives, build their character, and will help them to become the best they can be.
San Diego Rhythms is San Diego’s premier Rhythmic Gymnastics club. Home to National, Regional and State Champions, Members of Children National Future Stars Team and Developmental Squad.
What is Rhythmic Gymnastics?
Rhythmic gymnastics is an Olympic sport that combines elements of ballet, dance, gymnastics, and apparatus manipulation.
Rhythmic gymnasts perform on a floor with an apparatus, accompanied by music, in individual or group events. Women’s rhythmic gymnastics uses 5 apparatuses: Rope, Hoop, Ball, Clubs, and Ribbon. Children also perform Floor Exercises. Men’s Rhythmic gymnastics uses 4 apparatuses: double rings, stick, clubs, and rope. Group performances are done without using any apparatus.
What People Are Saying
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My daughter has learned grit and focus which has carried through to other areas like academics and music.
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— M J.
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My girl loves it. She found a group of friends who love rhythmic gymnastics and they have a lot of fun!
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— Fan J.
Benefits of Rhythmic Gymnastics
Children benefit from an active lifestyle and participating in any sport. The American Academy of Pediatrics believes that participating in organized sports provides a chance for young people to increase their activity and develop socially and physically. Gymnastics is one of the most comprehensive lifestyle exercise programs available to children, incorporating strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Participation in gymnastics teaches children Discipline, Healthy Lifestyle, Social Skills, Self Confidence, Work Ethic, Determination, and Overcoming Fears.
Whether they are involved in recreational gymnastics or with a competitive team, skills learned in gymnastics can benefit a child’s overall development.
General Health
Participation in gymnastics helps children become physically active, and stay fit and healthy, reduces the risk of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes in adulthood. Regular participation in gymnastics can teach children how to live a healthy lifestyle, and remain involved in the sport as they grow up.
Commitment and Discipline
The challenging nature of gymnastics requires commitment and concentration. The structure of gymnastics lessons teaches children how work hard. Positive experiences in gymnastics can build confidence through achievement, and illustrates to children that commitment to sport benefits them. Rules and codes of conduct in gymnastics help children learn the importance of rules for safety, and teach respect toward others.
Social Skills
Participation in gymnastics can equip children with skills to better handle physical and emotional challenges in life. Attending a regular gymnastics class provides young children with the opportunity to communicate with people their own age, work within a team, and engage with adults. Gymnastics gives children an opportunity to learn about social skills like listening, taking turns, and respecting others. Children also have fun, meet new friends, and learn independence.
Balance, Flexibility, Strength
Participation in gymnastics develops body awareness, control, and coordination, which can be beneficial to other physical activities, sports, and in everyday life. Taking part in gymnastics at a young age can help build the foundations of good all-around muscle strength, endurance, flexibility, and power. Gymnasts get stronger through regular training, which aids in the development of lean, toned muscles, improved balance, and better posture.
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