08/10/2026
📍 Marbella, Spain | October 5–9, 2026
This week, our club’s coach, Pavel Georgiana Alexandra, had the honor of attending a prestigious international coaching course, having been selected by the Romanian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation to participate in this event organized by European Gymnastics, in collaboration with the Andalusian Gymnastics Federation. 🇪🇸
✨ An intense week filled with valuable knowledge, unforgettable experiences, and, above all, the opportunity to learn from some of the most respected specialists in international rhythmic gymnastics!
🤸♀️ The main focus of the course was physical and mental preparation for individual gymnasts and groups, with sessions led by highly experienced and internationally recognized experts:
🇩🇪 Irina MARTENS – German Gymnastics Federation
Body technique and apparatus handling for individual junior and senior gymnasts.
🇪🇸 Beatriz BRITO – Spanish Gymnastics Federation
Ballet, elegance, expressiveness, and artistic development in rhythmic gymnastics.
🇪🇸 Mónica HONTORIA – Spanish Gymnastics Federation
Specific physical preparation for rhythmic gymnastics and the development of essential physical abilities for high-level performance.
🇮🇹 Francesca CUPISTI – Italian Gymnastics Federation
Body technique and apparatus handling for junior and senior groups.
🇪🇸 Tania LAMARCA – Olympic Champion
Sports psychology, mental preparation, and the importance of emotional balance in elite sports.
🏅 Furthermore, the course was also attended by former Olympic rhythmic gymnasts who represented their countries at the highest level of our sport:
🇬🇷 Evmorfia DONA – Competed at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, where she achieved 7th place in the individual all-around final.
🇮🇹 Veronica BERTOLINI – Represented Italy at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games in the individual rhythmic gymnastics competition.
❤️ A true honor to learn, exchange experiences, and be surrounded by inspiring individuals who have reached the highest level of this beautiful sport!
Every international experience, every new piece of knowledge, and every lesson learned represents another step forward in the development of our club and the training of our gymnasts at ACS ALEXANDRA PAVEL.
🙏 A special thank you to the Romanian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation for their trust and for this wonderful opportunity, as well as to European Gymnastics, the Andalusian Gymnastics Federation, and all the amazing coaches who shared their knowledge, experience, and passion for rhythmic gymnastics with us! ❤️✨