Global Rhythmic Academy

Specialties

Global Rhythmic Academy the only gymnastics program devoted to Rhythmic Gymnastics in Sonoma County. Located in Petaluma California, we offer classes for beginner, pre-​team and team level rhythmic gymnastics. Located at Liberty School in Petaluma, Global Rhythmic gives girls of all ages the opportunity to learn and develop all the basic skills of rhythmic gymnastics as well as focus, discipline, confidence and coordination.

Global Rhythmic Academy is a USA gymnastics Member organization. Our program offers small class sizes and individualized attention from our coaches. Our coaches are former nationally ranked gymnastics, and current safety certified USA gymnastics members.

History

Established in 2011.

Global Rhythmic Academy was originally founded by Maria Ivanova in Richmond California. The name was chosen to represent the diversity of the gymnasts, who at that time came from all different corners the U.S. and the world. Global Rhythmic was home to numerous nationally ranked rhythmic gymnasts all of whom qualified to National Championships. Former Global gymnast Thea Torgersen is now the head coach of the new Global Rhythmic Academy in Petaluma California.

Our our goal is to provide high quality rhythmic gymnastics instruction while maintaining a fun and healthy environment. We seek to help children develop gymnastics skills as well as develop a love and appreciation for the sport of rhythmic gymnastics.

Global Rhythmic Academy hosts 1 – 2 competitions per year at Callinan Sports and Fitness Center in Rohnert Park, CA

Meet the Business Owner

Thea T.

Business Owner

Thea has 20 years experience in Rhythmic Gymnastics. She been coaching rhythmic gymnastics since 2008 and has qualified gymnasts to Junior Olympics, coached Northern California State champions. She has worked with a wide range of students including pre-​school, recreational, and competitive. Thea is currently a National level rhythmic judge for many local, state, regional, ad national events.

Thea began rhythmic at the age of 4 and was a competitive rhythmic gymnast for 11 years. She is a 2-​time Junior Olympian in both individual and group rhythmic gymnastics, and a State and Regional champion. Thea was a member of the national Future Stars team in 2001, and qualifier to the 2007 Visa National Championships as a level 10. Thea was a recipient of the Rhythmic Education Fund Scholarship in 2007.

Thea graduated summa cum laude from Sonoma State University in 2011 with a B.A. in Psychology.