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About Us

Welcome to FREEDOM ACADEMY

A Professional Rhythmic Gymnastics and Flexibility Center.

Freedom Academy was founded in 2015 by former Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast and Cheerleading National Team member Lilly Downs. Our goals are to provide activities that enhance personal development, promote a healthy lifestyle, and encourage greater community involvement. As dedicated professionals, we strive to promote lasting experiences, while creating fun, unique, and inclusive opportunities in an excellent facility.

We are committed to nurturing children, treating them with understanding and respect, maintaining a supportive atmosphere, and making learning interesting and exciting.

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3 balls and 2 sets of clubs - Bronze National Champions 2024

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Level 6 floor routine by State and Regional Champion 2024

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Lilly Downs

Founder/The Owner 

Lilly Downs is a former Ukrainian competitive gymnast, Cheerleading National Team member and highly experienced coach with 12+ years of coaching experience, who produced numerous State, Regional and National finalists and champions. Miss Lilly graduated from National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine. 

  • Certified USA Gymnastics member since 2014

  • Levels 3 - 6 New Jersey state representative

  • AAU rhythmic gymnastics representative

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Miss Polina - HEAD COACH Levels 7-9

Miss Viktoria - Levels 4-5

Miss Savannah - Xcel and Level 3

Miss Polina is a Master of Sports and a National Team member of Ukraine 2015-2019. She is a medalist of many National and International Championships. Miss Polina has international coaching experienced and has coaching experience with Ukrainian, French, Polish, Canada and USA Teams.  She holds Ukrainian judges certificate and rhythmic gymnastics coaching degree from National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine.

Miss Viktoria is a former Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast, and a coach with 10+ years of experience. Born in Odessa, Ukraine, she trained under the leadership of the world-renowned coach Nina Vitrichenko.

Miss Savannah began her gymnastics journey at the age of 5. At her teen she added dance and cheerleading to her athletic list of activities. At her high school and college years Miss Savannah was a captain of the dance and cheer teams.

Soon she discovered her passion for rhythmic gymnastics and become a part of Freedom Academy.

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Job

NOW

HIRING!

Miss Nellia - Recreational

Miss Nellia is a former Freedom Academy's rhythmic gymnast and a National USA silver Medalist with 3 years of coaching experience at Freedom Academy.

JOIN OUR TEAM 

We are always looking for passionate rhythmic gymnastics/ballet coaches with or without experience to join our Freedom Team! We will train you.

-Competitive Team

-Part-Time recreational coach

-Volunteers

-Internship opportunities 

Send us email at Freedomrgacademy@gmail.com

Testimonials

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