Coaches

JANIKA MÖLDER HEAD COACH
Janika Mölder is our head coach and the founder of the Glimmer club. Janika has been involved in gymnastics for many years, initially as a gymnast and later as a seasoned sports professional. She is a former European and World Champion in Rhythmic Gymnastics. Janika is the founder and chief organizer of the renowned Miss Valentine International Gymnastics Competition in Estonia and of the annual Slonny Cup competition in Toronto. She is a dedicated sports professional with over 25 years of experience in international sports event management, including World Cup events. Janika is a highly qualified expert in Rhythmic Gymnastics and is a Level 7 international coach, qualified to prepare gymnasts for all international competitions including Olympic Games. She is a Level 3 FIG licensed international judge, qualified to judge all international competitions up to World Championships. JANIKA'S SPORTS CAREER: • 2003 World Championships bronze medalist in Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG), Graz, Austria. • 1989 World Championships gold and silver medalist in Rhythmic Gymnastics group, Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. • 1988 European Championship gold and silver medalist in Rhythmic Gymnastics group, Helsinki, Finland. • 1987 World Championships silver and bronze medalist in Rhythmic Gymnastics group, Varna, Bulgaria. • 1986 European Championship silver medalist in Rhythmic Gymnastics group, Firenze, Italy. • 1982-1992 Multiple Estonian Championship medals in Rhythmic Gymnastics.

janika@rogers.com

Tel: +1 647 300-1071

Rhythmic Gymnastics
Sports Event Management
Coaching and Judging
CARMEL KALLEMAA COACH
Carmel Kallemaa is our program coordinator and one of our coaches. Carmel has been a gymnast for 21 years. She is Estonian champion and multiple international tournament medalist. After moving to Toronto with her family Carmel continues to pursue high performance gymnastics, being a Canadian National Senior Group. She was only 2 years old when she started gymnastics and she is still in love with the beautiful sport. Carmel has staged four theatrical rhythmic gymnastics shows. Competitions that Carmel has competed in include: • 2019 Pan American Games, World Championships and World Cup events • 2018 World Challenge Cup and Canadian Championships • 2017 Taipei Summer Universiade • 2016 Rio Olympic Games Test Event • 2016 World Cup Final • 2015 World Championships • 2014 World Championships • 2013 World Games • 2012 European Championships. As Carmel likes to say, “Never lose faith, never say you can't, because you can, just believe, everything is possible”.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Event Management
Production
TATIANA SHMAGUN BALLET TEACHER
Tatiana Shmagun is our ballet teacher. Tatiana is a highly skilled specialist in classical, folk and modern choreography. She is an expert educator in choreographic art and stage. She is a seasoned dancer with world-wide touring experience. Education: • 1989-1993 Kyiv National Choreographic college, classical dance department (Kyiv, Ukraine) • 1994 Graduated from Folk Dance Studio of Virskiy National Academic Ensemble (2-year course) • 2005-2012 Graduated from National Pedagogical University with Bachelor degree in Directing Modern and Folk Choreography (Kyiv, Ukraine) Work Experience: • Kiev Ballet and Opera Theater (Ukraine) • Moscow Folk Show Ensemble “Mazury” (Russia) • Show-ballet (2 years) (Turkey) • Ensemble of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (touring in Canada and US) • 1999-2003 worked at Virskiy National Academic Ensemble as primary category dancer, touring Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, US, Canada, France, Hungary • 2002-2003 ballet dancer at Krone Circus (Munich, Germany) • 2003 ballet dancer with “Minsk Aircraft Carrier World” (China) • 2004 worked as Organizing director and choreographer ballet-show “Funny Guys” and “Global Village” (United Arab Emirates) • Educator and choreographer for Model Agency “Vivat” (Kyiv, Ukraine) • 2005-2012 ballet dancer at Ensemble of the Armed Forces of Ukraine • Educator and choreographer in “Release Dance Complex” School of Dance
Ballet
Choreography
Dance
LUDMILLA TOLKACHOVA HEAD COACH
Ludmilla Tolkachova is our head coach in Cambridge• She brings 22yrs of experience in Coaching Rhythmic Gymnastics and an amazing Choreography skill to Glimmer •She also has done Choreography for World Class Artistic Gymnasts• Ludmilla attended the College of Olympic Reserve Donetsk Ukraine, receiving a Honour Diploma• She then continued her education at Donetsk National University, graduating with a Major in Biochemistry of Sport.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Dance
Choreography
Ballet
ABRIANNA DAY COACH
Abrianna Day is our coach in Cambridge• Abrianna is coaching provincial and interclub level girls• Abrianna did gymnastics for 10 years. Before joining Glimmer she was a recreational level coach for 5 years• She is a level 1 coach• Currently if she is not in the gym, she is studying kinesiology at McMaster University
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Basic Skills Development
GAIL WALTER COACH
Gail Walter is our coach. She holds her Bachelors & Master’s degree in Physical Education from Canisius College, Buffalo New York. COACHING: • Canadian National Rhythmic Team Coach 2019 & 2018 • USA National Rhythmic Team Coach 2010, 2011, & 2012(USA Olympic Team) Personal Background/Experience: • Special Training Camps at all 3 USA Olympic Trainings Centers • Founder/ Owner(Former)- Gymnastics Sports Academy, Lancaster and Southtowns Gymnastics & • Rhythmic Gymnastics & Fitness Center New York • Coach Rhythmic and Artistic Gymnastics: New York , Texas, & Stutgart, Germany • Division 1 Collegiate Gymnastic Scholarship Recipient University of Texas Austin, Baylor University • Texas, Canisius College Division 1 Athletics • Extensive Dance , Choreography and Acrobatic/Contortion Training, Ballet (Vaganova & Cecchetti Methods) at Bernadine DeMike & Charles Kelley Broadway Dance Center, New York City • Performer cast member with the Royale Dance Academy with Patrick Swayze from “Dirty Dancing” • NFL Cheerleader Buffalo Bills
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Dance
Choreography
KATRINA CAMERON COACH
Katrina Cameron is one of our coaches and was a member of the Canadian National Rhythmic Gymnastics team for almost 10 years from 2007-2016• Her first major international competition was in 2009 at the Junior Pan Am Games in Cuba where she placed 1st in the Group category with her teammates; this win qualified them to compete at the first ever Youth Olympic Games where she went on to win a bronze medal• Katrina helped make Canadian Olympic history at London 2012 where she was a member of the first ever Canadian Rhythmic Gymnastics group to qualify for the Olympic Games • Additional notable achievements include being one of a few people in Canada to be on both national teams for individual and group (in 2009 she was ranked 2nd in Canada individually as well as 1st in Canada in the group category)• She also has won 5 medals at the Pan Am Games, competed at 3 World Championships, and competed in 15+ World Cups• Post retirement from sport in 2016, she has completed her University degrees in Humanities and Business, likes to stay active through yoga, and likes to stay involved in the sport through coaching.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Basic Skills Development
MARIA SMIRNOVA COACH
Maria Smirnova recently joined our team to coach our precious little future stars • She has a background in Dance and Early Childhood Education, which helps her productively work with kids • Maria is a Gymnastics Ontario member and constantly looks for ways to improve and educate herself on the beautiful sport of rhythmic gymnastics• She continues to expand her expertise and is rewarded with more Coaching Certificates• Maria also has experience in helping organize competitions and in bringing young athletes to the next level of their sport• She has helped several beginner gymnasts reach their goals and attain great achievements• But, Maria is not only a coach! Maria has recently written and published a kids’ book about gymnastics, titled Bouncy Ball.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Basic Skills Development
VALERIA ZAIETS COACH
Valeria is a rhythmic gymnastics and aesthetic gymnastics coach with 25+ years of working experience• She has been involved in rhythmic gymnastics for many years; initially as a gymnast herself, and then later moving on to become a coach• During her athletic career, she became two-time Ukrainian champion and had earned herself a spot at the Derugina school, amidst also being the winner of several other large competitions• After ending her career, Valeria expanded her expertise to the sport of aesthetic gymnastics alongside rhythmic• As a result of her support and hard work, Valeria led her rhythmic gymnastics and aesthetic gymnastics athletes to become prize winners in Ukrainian Championships and other international competitions• After moving to Toronto, Valeria continued to pursue her coaching career• Her athletes continuously show high results in Canadian and international competitions• Valeria won the Gymnastics Ontario’s Best Coach Award in 2019• She currently maintains her status as a highly qualified expert in rhythmic gymnastics and a Level 3 international coach.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Aesthetic Group Gymnastics

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