Rising Stars

Rising Stars Preschool Gymnastics

Rising Stars

  • Weekly Progress Updates
  • Increases Coordination
  • Helps Enhances Flexibility
  • Teaches Body Control
  • Confidence Building

This is a 55-minute class designed to help your child transfer over to our recreational program. As such, this class is a modified Girls Instructional Class. Gymnasts will advance their basic skills on all events: Floor, Beam, Bars, and Vault. This is a Girls Only Class.

Class Content

Stretching

10 minutes

Floor

15 minutes

Trampolines

10 minutes

Bars/Beams

15 minutes

Open Classes

Day(s):

Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Tuesday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: Waitlist only


Rising Stars Coach
Vallerie Cipriani

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Tuesday 5:45pm - 6:40pm

Status: Waitlist only


Rising Stars Coach
Trinity Foreman

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Saturday 9:00am - 9:55am

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Anna Keyorkgy

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Saturday 12:00pm - 12:55pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Anna Keyorkgy

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Monday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Gretchen Mckinney

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Monday 4:45pm - 5:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Franceska Ivezaj

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Friday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: Waitlist only


Rising Stars Coach
Franceska Ivezaj

Instructor


Rising Stars

Madison Heights

Thursday 4:45pm - 5:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Eden Kakos

Instructor


Rising Stars Coach
Vallerie Cipriani

Instructor


Rising Stars

Madison Heights

Thursday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Eden Kakos

Instructor


Rising Stars Coach
Vallerie Cipriani

Instructor


Rising Stars

Madison Heights

Saturday 12:00pm - 12:55pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Brooklin Kline

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Wednesday 5:45pm - 6:40pm

Status: Waitlist only


Rising Stars Coach
Mya Nichols

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Monday 5:45pm - 6:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Franceska Ivezaj

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Sunday 4:30pm - 5:25pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Maya Khachab

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Thursday 5:45pm - 6:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Abigail Vandelinder

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Wednesday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: Waitlist only


Rising Stars Floor Manager
Riley Frazier

Instructor


Rising Stars

Madison Heights

Monday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: Waitlist only


Rising Stars Coach
Rhea Bruce

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Saturday 11:00am - 11:55am

Status: Waitlist only


Rising Stars Coach
Dahlia Bayoumi

Instructor


Rising Stars

Clinton Twp.

Tuesday 5:45pm - 6:40pm

Status: Closed


Online registration is closed

Rising Stars

Clinton Twp.

Thursday 4:45pm - 5:40pm

Status: Closed


Online registration is closed

Rising Stars

Clinton Twp.

Thursday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: Closed


Online registration is closed

Rising Stars

Clinton Twp.

Saturday 1:00pm - 1:55pm

Status: Closed


Online registration is closed


Course Instructors

Coach Gymnastics

Abigail Vandelinder

Coach

I have 5 years of competitive dance, 2 years of tennis experience, and 3 years playing volleyball. I love all sports and look forward to meeting all our future gymnast!

Event to Coach:

ALL!

Color:

Pink

Animal:

Pengiuns

Reason for Coaching:

"Sharing my love of the sport with younger children."

Coach Gymnastics

Addison King

Coach

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

White

Animal:

Elephant

Reason for Coaching:

"I love working with kids."

Coach Gymnastics

Alexandra Wegrzyn

Coach

I have been a cheerleader for 6 years and been on track for 5 years. I am very excited to begin this new experience and look forward to coaching your child.

Event to Coach:

Tumbling

Color:

Light Blue

Animal:

Bunny

Reason for Coaching:

"to make people happy and to help children to improve their skill."

Girls Team Coach Gymnastics

Alexis Misany

Girls Team Coach

I have been a gymnast my entire life, and I was a competitive gymnast at SGA. This is my first year coaching and I love it! I want to be a child psychologist when I grow up. My favorite quote: "Laughter is timeless, Imagination has no age and dreams are forever."

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Pink

Animal:

Penguin

Reason for Coaching:

Watch the kids have fun and love gymnastics

Coach Gymnastics

Anna Keyorkgy

Coach

I was a gymnast for 7 years and absolutely love this sport. I also have experience with soccer and volleyball. Sports are vital to a child's growth and I want to be part of that process. Favorite Quote: "You never fail until you stop trying." My favorite book is pride and prejudice I love reading! I want to be a neurosurgeon when I grow up.

Event to Coach:

Bars

Color:

Red & Purple

Animal:

Polar Bears

Reason for Coaching:

I love working with kids and seeing them grow as people

Assistant Rec/PS Director Gymnastics

Audrey Jett

Assistant Rec/PS Director

I have a cheerleading background. I want to be a veterinarian and have a pet bunny named Sawyer. I absolutely love coaching gymnastics and can’t wait to meet you!

Event to Coach:

Bars

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Bunny

Reason for Coaching:

I love working with children, interacting with them and seeing them learn new skills.

Coach Gymnastics

Autumn Book

Coach

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Coach Gymnastics

Brooklin Kline

Coach

I have 3 years experience as a gymnast, I have spent the past year here at SGA not only as a gymnast but as an employee's kid and absolutely love being here. I am so excited to become a part of the SGA team and hope to bring many great qualities here to help create the perfect learning environment for all our gymnast!

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Earl Grey

Animal:

Dog

Reason for Coaching:

"Watching the kid's excitement when they learn a new skill."

Coach Gymnastics

Dahlia Bayoumi

Coach

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Coach Gymnastics

Daniel Ryan

Coach

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Coach Gymnastics

Dzenajla Ponjevic

Coach

I have 5 years of cheer experience. I began tutoring this year through NHS & enjoy being able to help people. I look forward to coaching your child!

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Lion

Reason for Coaching:

" I love kids and want to be a positive role model. I loved and enjoyed gymnastics and want to pass it along to the kids."

Coach Gymnastics

Eden Kakos

Coach

I have 5 years gymnastic experience and have been around children my entire life. I look forward to coaching for SGA! My favorite quote is "The only impossible journey is the one you never begin."

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Pink

Animal:

Camel

Reason for Coaching:

"I love working with kids and want to see them form good friendships."

Coach Gymnastics

Franceska Ivezaj

Coach

I have 3 years experience as a gymnast and I look forward to working with your child!

Event to Coach:

ALL

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Cats & Dogs

Reason for Coaching:

I love helping kids

Coach Gymnastics

Grace Toon

Coach

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Coach Gymnastics

Gretchen Mckinney

Coach

Event to Coach:

All

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Giraffe

Reason for Coaching:

I like working with kids

Coach Gymnastics

Hanna Wegrzyn

Coach

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Dog

Reason for Coaching:

Love kids & gymnastics

Coach Gymnastics

Isabella Guy

Coach

I have been a dancer for 11 years. When I grow up I want to be a nurse anesthetist. In my free time I like to paint, read, and play with my hedgehogs. Favorite Quote: "Keep trying until you succeed."

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Yellow

Animal:

Hedgehogs

Reason for Coaching:

I love coaching because I enjoy being able to work with kids!

Coach Gymnastics

Jayden Leslie

Coach

I am a new trainee here at SGA, I have a sports background and look forward to coaching my own classes and meeting our future gymnast. Favorite Quote: " I have always depended on the kindness of strangers."

Event to Coach:

All

Color:

Sage

Animal:

Pig

Reason for Coaching:

" I love seeing kids build character."

Coach Gymnastics

Jenna Kakos

Coach

I have 10 years experience as a gymnast,. I love this sport and cant wait to convey my love of this sport to each and every child! I can't wait to meet you and your child. Favorite Quote: 'Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard"

Event to Coach:

Beam

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Cheetah

Reason for Coaching:

I love seeing kids get skills they've been working on and doing better in gymnastics.

Coach Gymnastics

Lexie Kopas

Coach

Competitive Dance experience for 14 years & assistant dance instructor & party princess. Favorite Quote "Peace will win and fear will lose"

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

pink

Animal:

Dolphin

Reason for Coaching:

"To help kids improve and have fun."

Coach Gymnastics

Lorena Cacaj

Coach

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Coach Gymnastics

Maci Bird

Coach

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Coach Gymnastics

Maya Khachab

Coach

Event to Coach:

Bars

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Koala

Reason for Coaching:

I like to see kids succeed in what they do

Coach Gymnastics

Mya Nichols

Coach

I have cheerleading and tumble experience and can't wait to meet you and your gymnast!

Event to Coach:

ALL

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Cow

Reason for Coaching:

"I love working with kids and watching them grow and learn."

Coach Gymnastics

Rachel Glew

Coach

I have a degree in Chemical Engineering. I was a gymnast for 12 years. I have a background in swim, cheer, and dance. I'm from North Carolina (coastline). I love Rock Music My favorite Quote is "Keep trying, keep believing, be happy, don't get discouraged, things will work out"

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Black & Violet

Animal:

Birds

Reason for Coaching:

It's so exciting and rewarding when a gymnast gets a new skill they've been working so hard on!

Coach Gymnastics

Rhea Bruce

Coach

Favorite Quote: "Life is too short. Live while you're young."

Event to Coach:

Beam or Tumbling

Color:

Purple-Pink-White-Black

Animal:

Penguin

Reason for Coaching:

"I love to be helpful with/to people that are striving to learn new things."

Floor Manager Gymnastics

Riley Frazier

Floor Manager

I have been coaching at SGA for over 3 years. I played softball for 2 years and was a cheerleader for 5 years. I have siblings who currently attend SGA one of which is on our competitive team. My favorite subject in school was math and I love to read. In my spare time I love to spend time with my family and friends. I am in school earning a degree in Elementary Education. I am very excited to meet you and your child!

Event to Coach:

Beam

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Pandas

Reason for Coaching:

Watching the progression of the kids and building the relationships I have with them.

Coach Gymnastics

Riley Ziesmer

Coach

I have 4 years of coaching experience & 5 years experience as a gymnast. I have years of experience with additional sports such as, Varsity Sideline/competitive cheer, along with varsity track & field / club track & field. I have coached city league cheerleading, have been an assistant tumbling coach for high school cheerleading along with babysitting. Favorite Quote: "Attitudes are contagious. Make yours worth catching."

Event to Coach:

Vault & Floor

Color:

Orange

Animal:

Dog

Reason for Coaching:

"Being there for the milestones & success of athletes, it's so exciting! Because I remember that same feeling."

Preschool and Rec Coach Gymnastics

Sammi Larson

Preschool and Rec Coach

I have 10 years of gymnastic experience, 4 of those 10 years are as a competitive gymnast. I am currently part of SGA's Girls Competitive Team. I have 2 years dance experience as well. Favorite Quote: "Live everyday like it's your last"

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Yellow

Animal:

Frag

Reason for Coaching:

To help kids get better with gymnastics along with the chance to share my love of the sport.

Coach Gymnastics

Sophia Stevenson

Coach

I look forward to meeting all my future gymnast and watching them grow and improve within this sport!

Event to Coach:

ALL

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Turtle

Reason for Coaching:

"I love this sport and I love working with children!"

Coach Gymnastics

Trinity Foreman

Coach

I have 13 years experience as a cheer leader and a year experience coaching cheerleading. Favorite Quote: " If it doesn't challenge you it doesn't change you." "Even the silence has a story to tell you."

Event to Coach:

ALL

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Cat

Reason for Coaching:

"Being able to watch kids progress & be excited for gymnastics practice."

Coach Gymnastics

Vallerie Cipriani

Coach

I have 8 years dance experience, & 3 years of Volleyball. I want to work with children as a special needs teacher when I grow up. Favorite Quote: "You only live once".

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Dark Green

Animal:

Bears

Reason for Coaching:

"I like watching kids grow in their gymnastics." I'm best friends with the owner.

Girls Team Director Gymnastics

Victoria Cipriani

Girls Team Director

Gymnastics has been apart of my life since I was 3 years old. I started in classes and worked my way up to Level 9. I have spent the last 15 years of my life coaching gymnastics off and on. I look forward to meeting you and your children in the near future. Favorite Quote: "When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long."

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Ostrich

Reason for Coaching:

Watching the kids grow

Coach Gymnastics

Sierra Hall

Coach

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