Rhythmic Gymnastics
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Our ambition is to provide a programme that is recognised for both its quality and its character: one that develops skilled athletes, confident young people, and lifelong appreciation for sport. We are proud to offer opportunities for broad participation alongside pathways for those with talent and commitment to compete at national and international levels.
INTRODUCTION
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A purpose built gymnastics hall for practice, competition equipped with standard rhythmic gymnastics flooring.
A trusted pathway to secure entry to National competitions.
Rhythmic gymnastics is a unique sport that combines athleticism, artistry, strength, flexibility and musical expression. Our programme is designed to help every gymnast discover their potential, whether taking their first steps in the sport or pursuing competitive ambitions at the highest level.
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At Uppingham Cairo We believe that excellence and enjoyment go hand in hand.
Through expert coaching, a structured pathway of development, and a supportive environment, we encourage each gymnast to build confidence, resilience, discipline, and a genuine love for movement.
Every child is challenged to achieve their personal best while feeling valued as part of the team.
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PROGRAMME CHARACTER & VALUES
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Elite coaching for aspiring rhythmic gymnasts at every stage of development.
A pathway from foundation skills to competitive excellence.
Developing champions through technical excellence and artistic expression
PROGRAMMETIERS
Beginners Level
All ages recreational gymnastics. We provide regular training 5 times per week, which includes elements of fitness, flexibility exercise, basic acrobatics
Advanced/Competitive Level
All ages. We offer 2 hours 3 times a week training, which includes specific fitness, flexibility exercise, creating free hands and using the apparatus routines with the music. 03
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Intermediate Level
All ages recreational gymnastics. We provide regular training 5 times per week, which includes elements of fitness, flexibility exercise, basic acrobatics, RG specific movements and body difficulties.
Professional competitive Level
Saturday: Ballet class and gymnastics and fitness 04
All ages, post assessment, eligible to compete in national championships. We provide 3 to 4 hours of training 5 times per week. Composing and practicing routines required by gymnastics federation, fitness training, ballet training.
Sunday: Gymnastics and fitness
Monday: Gymnastics and ballet(body difficulties)
Wednesday: Gymnastics
Thursday: Ballet class and gymnastics
WHYOUR PROGRAMME?
Devloping theWhole Gymnast
Ourprogramme is built around sixinterconnected strands that support everygymnast's development, both as an athlete and as ayoung person.
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Strength, flexibility, balance, agility, endurance, and injury prevention are developed through carefullyplanned conditioning programmes designed to support long-term athletic development.
Characterand Mindset
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Gymnasts develop strong foundations in bodytechnique, apparatus handling, coordination, flexibility, and performance skills through structured, age-appropriate coaching
Unique to rhythmic gymnastics, artistryis central to performance. Through ballet, dance, musical interpretation, and choreography, gymnasts learn to express themselveswith confidence, elegance, and creativity.
We promote healthyhabits that support both sporting and academic success, helping gymnasts understand the importance of recovery, nutrition, time management, and maintaining a balanced approach to school and sport. 03 03
Physical Development
Gymnasts are encouraged to develop resilience, selfdiscipline, independence, and a growth mindset.Theylearn to embrace challenge, respond positivelyto feedback, and take ownership of theirprogress.
Wellbeing and Lifestyle
Physical Development
As a member of the Bulgarian National Rhythmic Gymnastics Team and one of Bulgaria’s renowned 'Golden Girls,' she became a two-time World Champion (1983 and 1985) and a European Champion with the Bulgarian ensemble, representing one of the most successful generations in the history of Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics. Since 1993, she has been working as a rhythmic gymnastics coach in Egypt, playing a key role in the development of the sport both nationally and across Africa. During her coaching career, Ms. Nikolova has trained and mentored more than 50 African Championship medalists in individual and group competitions. Among her most significant achievements is leading the Egyptian team to a historic silver medal at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, one of the greatest accomplishments in the history of Egyptian and African rhythmic gymnastics.
Over the past three decades, Ms. Nikolova has contributed to the development of generations of successful gymnasts and helped establish Egypt as one of the leading nations in African rhythmic gymnastics.
OVERSEEING COACH PAULINANIKOLOVA
Tatyana Andreeva is a fully qualified rhythmic gymnastics coach holding a Bachelor's degree from the University of Physical Culture and Sports in Volgograd, Russia.
Ms. Andreeva is a former member of the Russian National Team and, as a gymnast, won numerous medals and awards at European (1982, 1986) and World Championships (1983, 1985) and World Cup (1983, 1986) competitions.
As a coach, Ms. Andreeva has supervised training programmes and coached gymnasts of various ages at Wadi Degla Sports Club. Under her guidance, two Olympians, World Championships participants, numerous African champions and medalists, as well as national champions and medalists, have been developed and prepared for competition 01 03
HEAD COACH TATYANAANDREEVA
COACH NIYAVALCHEVA
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Aformergymnast herself, Niya is a dedicated and resultsoriented rhythmic gymnastics coachwith overfiveyears of experience training athletes in both Egypt and Bulgaria. Niya combines an analytical academic backgroundwith FIG Academycertification.
Youssef Gamal Ibrahim holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Helwan University.
He has eightyears of experience coaching gymnasts at beginnerand intermediate levels, helpingyoung athletes develop strong technical foundations and confidence in the sport.
COACH YOUSSEFGAMAL IBRAHIM
BAof Physical Education, Helwan University.
Over8years of experience coaching gymnasts at beginnerand intermediate levels in different sports clubs.
Known forhis patient and supportive approach, helpingyoung athletes progress and enjoytheirsporting journey.
COACH KHALED ISMAEELALI
AnastasiaAnatolyholds a Bachelor's degree from the UniversityofArts inTogliatti, Russia.Aformerballet dancerwith the SamaraTheatre of Opera and Ballet, she brings over15years of experience as a ballet instructorforrhythmic gymnasts. Herexpertise in classical ballet helps athletes develop elegance, posture, musicality, coordination, and artistic expression, all ofwhich are essential components of successful rhythmic gymnastics performance.
BALLETCOACH ANASTASIAANATOLY
Captain Sherif holds a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Physical Education and Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation.
He is a highlyaccomplished and dedicated Gymnastics coachwith 25+ years of experience fostering excellence across 4 disciplines:Artistic, Rhythmic,Aerobic, andTrampoline Gymnastics.
FITNESS COACH SHERIFSHAARAWYMOHAMED
"Together shaping champions through Rhythmic Gymnastics and in life."
INCLOSING...
4 Tailored Pathways covering all player levels Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced, and Performance Champions Programs for every aspiration.
100% Unified Values with alignment between Uppingham Cairo and Paulina Nikolova Rhythmic Gymnastics shaping champions of character, discipline, and resilience every day.
National verified pathways to competition and perfromance
Thank you for your time and trust. We welcome you to join the Uppingham Cairo & Paulina Nikolova Rhythmic Gymnastics Programme.
For further information or to discuss next steps, please reach out to our team.
