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ABOUT

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THE DIRECTOR

SONYA PETROVA  

Originally from Bulgaria who has been involved in many Rhythmic Gymnastics Competitions.

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Sport Achievements:

  • Member of the Bulgarian National Team Individually & Group

  • In 1991 Bulgarian National Championship - 2nd Place All Around, 1st Place Ball-National Champion 3rd Place Ribbon & Clubs.

  • In 1992 Bulgarian National Championships, - 1st Place Ribbon – National Champion, 3rd Place All Around, 3rd Place Clubs & Hoop

  • International Tournament “Tsaritsa Margarita” - 2nd Place All Around, 2 gold $ 2 silver medals in the Finals of the separate events.

  • International Tournament in Kalamata, Greece, - 3rd Place All Around & 4 bronze medals in the Finals of the separate events.

  • International Tournament in Valkeakovski, Finland - 2nd Place All Around, 1 gold & 3 silver medals in the Finals.

 

Performing Achievements:

  • Extensive training in Ballet, Jazz, and Modern Dance

  • Member of the Bulgarian Ballet Theater (Bourgas)

  • Dance & Rhythmic Performer at Amusement Park “Everland” South Korea

  • Circus Performer & Aerial Act with Neil Goldberg Cirque Production USA

  • Dance performer & Aerial Performer at “Sea World” Florida USA

  • Dance Performer, Aerial Performer & Contortionist at “Antigravity” USA

  • Dance Performer, Aerial Performer & Contortionist in variety special events like, TV shows, movies, commercials at Walt Disney, Universal Studios and around the World

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Educational Achievements:

  • Yuriy Gagarin Sport School, Burgas, Bulgaria, High School Diploma

  • Vassil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Dance Instructor & Choreographer at Orlando Metro Gymnastics USA

  • Choreographer (Artistic & Rhythmic gymnastics)

  • Certified Artistic Gymnastics Judge – NAWGJ

  • Certified Yoga Instructor

  • Certified Business Specialist from Valencia College

  • Valencia College, Orlando, Florida, Associate of Arts Degree

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Languages Spoken:

  • Bulgarian

  • English

  • Russian

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Coach Antoaneta Stancheva

Originally from Bulgaria who was a member of the Bulgarian individually and ensemble National Team for many years

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Educational Achievements:

  • Yuriy Gagarin Sport School, Burgas, Bulgaria, High School Diploma

  • Vassil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Climer School of Real Estate, Orlando, Florida. Received Real Estate License

  • Valencia College, Orlando, Florida, Associate of Arts degree

 

Performing Achievements:

  • Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus, USA

    •  Performed Rhythmic Gymnastics with various apparatus and participated in all the dance parts throughout the show

  • Sea World, Orlando, Florida

    • Combined rhythmic gymnastics and dance in a theater show

  • Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida

    • Combined rhythmic gymnastics and dance

  • Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida

    • Combined rhythmic gymnastics and dance

  • The Nutcracker, Orlando, Florida

    • Combined rhythmic gymnastics and ballet

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Sport Achievements:

  • July 1995 – Won European Championship in Rhythmic Gymnastics (Gold Medal), Prague, Czechoslovakia

  • September 1995 –Won World Championship in Rhythmic Gymnastics (Gold Medal), Vienna, Austria

  • 13 medals from Bulgarian National Championships (1989-1994)

  • 6 medals from Balkan Games (1990-1993)

  • 20 medals from International Championships (1990-1994)

  • Nominated as the number one Sportsman of the Yuriy Gagarin Sports School (1995)

  • Nominated as the Sportsman of the year of the town of Burgas, Bulgaria (1995)

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Languages Spoken:

  • English

  • Bulgarian

  • Russian

  • Spanish

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Coach Victoria Portnov

Originally from Israel who was a member of the Israel National team and a former competitor in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

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Educational Achievements:

  • Associate's in Sport Journalism

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Performing Achievements:

  •  Led the team to 2nd and 3rd place respectively in prestigious international competitions, including the Junior Pan-American Championship in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and the Junior Pan-American Games in Cali, Colombia

  • Designed and choreographed group routines incorporating various apparatuses, including the hoop, ribbon, clubs, ball, and rope, showcasing the team's versatility and synchronization

  •  Created unique and engaging routines that showcased athletes' abilities and facilitated their progress

  • Served as a Coach for the Junior Group National Team representing the USA in rhythmic gymnastics

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Sport Achievements:

  • Recognized as a 10-time Israeli National Champion in rhythmic gymnastics

  • Competitor in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing

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Languages Spoken:

  • Hebrew

  • English

  • Russian

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Coach Barbara DiMatteo

Originally from Brazil who has over 10 years of personal practice and 3 years of teaching rhythmic gymnastics.

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Educational Achievements:

  • Bachelor of Physical Education from FEFISA

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Sport Achievements:

  • Design and implement training programs to enhance athletes' strength, flexibility, coordination, and artistic expression

  • Collaborated with a former Olympian to develop innovative training methodologies and techniques

  • Main Coach for Recreation and Rising Stars classes and substitute Coach for Excel and Teams

  • Coach and mentor rhythmic gymnastics athletes aged 2 to 11, fostering their physical and technical development

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Languages Spoken:

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  • Portuguese

  • English

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