About Us

FOUNDER

Irina was the Founder and Head coach of RhythMix with 35+ years of coaching experience. Originally from Ukraine, she was the first coach of world-famous Olympians Tamara Yerofeyeva and Olga Andreyeva. Irina moved to Chicago with her family in 1995 and continued her coaching career. Her students competed at State, Regional, National and International competitions. In 2003, Irina earned her Physical Therapy and Sport Medicine degree. In 2006, Irina opened the doors of RhythMix, with just 5 girls in a small hallway, and with her passion and care for the sport and the girls she trained, she had made RhythMix into one of the largest RG schools in the country.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND HEAD COACH

Valery began her training in Kiev, Ukraine at the age of 3, in the same group as the World and Olympic gymnast, Anna Bessonova. She continued her training in Chicago, coached by her mother, Irina, and was a member of the USA National Team for 5+ years. Valery represented US at National and International level competitions. Valery has 18+ years of coaching experience, and in 2006, she co-founded RhythMix with Irina. In 2014, Valery earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. Valery has her Master of Sport in Rhythmic Gymnastics and Elite Level 10 statue. Valery is an active USA-Gymnastics Professional Member and Safety Certified RG Coach.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Miss Lena is a professional dancer from Belarus, with more than 20 years of stage dance experience (performing in Belarus and Germany) and 20+ years of instructional dance experience in pre ballet, folk, and character dance. She is a brilliant choreographer of individual and group dances. She focuses in great detail on expression thru music and movement in deferent dance styles. Miss Lena teaches the girls to communicate thru their movement and rhythm to improve their expression on the gym carpet.

TEAM COACH

Yevgeniya was a National level gymnast for 13 years, and competed at many Ukrainian Nationals and International Competitions. She was trained by Galena Doroshenko, an honored coach of Ukraine. Yevgeniya received her Master of Sport from Kiev, Ukraine. She has 10+ years of coaching experience and has been with RhythMix for 8+ years. She forms a special bond with the gymnasts she trains and is able to bring out the best in each of her girls. Yevgeniya is an active USA-Gymnastics Professional Member and Safety Certified RG Coach.

TEAM COACH

Tatiana was a National level rhythmic gymnast in Ukraine, training for over 12 years. She graduated from a pedagogical college with Degrees in Physical Education and Primary School Education. Tatiana began her coaching career in Ukraine, and continued training in US, with a combined 12+ years of coaching experience. Tatiana is an active USA-Gymnastics Professional Member and Safety Certified RG Coach.

TEAM COACH