Leyla is originally from Baku, Azerbaijan, and has dedicated more than 30 years to the sport of rhythmic gymnastics. Her journey spans both coaching and international judging, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the sport at the highest level.
Over the course of her career, Leyla has trained Olympic finalists and developed Canadian champions in both RGI (Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual) and RGG (Rhythmic Gymnastics Group). Her athletes have consistently achieved success on national and international stages, a reflection of her technical expertise and commitment to excellence.
Leyla believes in an individual approach, tailoring her training methods to each gymnast’s unique strengths and aspirations. She combines technical precision with a strong focus on athlete psychology, ensuring that her gymnasts are both physically prepared and mentally resilient. Her philosophy emphasizes consistency, artistry, and confidence, helping athletes grow not only as competitors but as individuals.
Anna is originally from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, and holds the prestigious title of Master of Sports in Rhythmic Gymnastics. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from York University, graduating magna cum laude, combining athletic achievement with strong academic foundations.
Her career bridges both competitive gymnastics and sport science, giving her a deep understanding of athletic performance and development. Anna’s expertise lies in building strong fundamentals, with particular emphasis on proper technique and apparatus mastery as the cornerstone of rhythmic gymnastics.
Anna believes that success begins with a solid foundation of basics and discipline, which allows gymnasts to grow in skill and artistry. She emphasizes making training both fun and challenging, keeping athletes motivated and engaged. Anna also believes that a little humour is essential in the gym, helping athletes enjoy the process while building focus and resilience. She values an individual approach, adapting her coaching to each gymnast’s unique strengths and needs.
Michelle is originally from Ontario, Canada, and is a two-time Canadian Group Champion in rhythmic gymnastics. She trained competitively for twelve years, rising to the national level and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the sport’s technical and artistic demands.
Her background spans high-performance athletic training and years of competitive success, giving her a well-rounded perspective on athlete development. Michelle’s expertise lies in establishing strong fundamentals from the very beginning, with a focus on precise technique and clean basics as the foundation for long-term progress in rhythmic gymnastics
Michelle believes recreational gymnastics should be a place where athletes learn, grow, and have fun. Her coaching style blends positive energy with purposeful instruction, creating an environment where children feel supported while developing proper technique. She focuses on building a strong foundation for future success, all while ensuring her athletes enjoy coming to the gym and feel proud of their achievements.
Dina Burak is a Canadian rhythmic gymnast who has dedicated 14 years of training to this sport. Her journey has taken her from competing at the provincial level to the world stage, giving her firsthand experience of the dedication, discipline, and teamwork required in high-performance sport.
Dina is a 2x Canadian Champion and Pan-American Vice-Champion of 2025. She also represented Canada at the 2025 World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, with international experience extending to many World Cups and World Challenge Cups. Her competitive background brings a practical understanding of technical precision, artistry, and performing under pressure.
Dina believes that progress begins with strong foundations, consistent effort, and a supportive training environment. She takes an individual approach, helping each gymnast build confidence alongside technical ability while bringing humour and fun to trainings. Her goal is to encourage young athletes to embrace challenges, take pride in their progress, and develop a lasting love for the sport.
Veronika is originally from Minsk, Belarus, and has dedicated 13 years to rhythmic gymnastics in Canada. She began her journey as an individual gymnast, earning a place on Team Canada at the age of 13, before transitioning to the National Team Canada Group at 14 years old. Her experience as both an individual and group gymnast has given her a comprehensive understanding of the sport's technical, artistic, competitive, and mental demands.
Veronika is a former Team Canada captain, leading the national group team from 2021 to 2023 and representing Canada at World Cup and World Championships. As an individual gymnast, she has won Elite Canada and Ontario Championships. Her coaching experience includes working with both competitive and recreational gymnasts through personalized one-on-one training, as well as larger groups of younger athletes.
Veronika believes that strong fundamentals, consistency, and a positive training environment are the foundation of success in rhythmic gymnastics. She values an individual approach, understanding the gymnast that she is coaching, and adapting her teaching to each gymnast's strengths and needs while making training challenging, productive and enjoyable. Her goal is to help every gymnast reach their potential, develop resilience, and cultivate a lasting love for the sport.