OUR TEAM
Sima S
Executive Director
A former rhythmic gymnast and a Master of Sports in Rhythmic Gymnastics from Ukraine, Sima holds a degree in organization and business management. For a decade, she worked as a coach and a choreographer at the Gemini Gymnastics Club in Oshawa and the Winstonettes Gymnastics Club in Markham. When her daughters took up rhythmic gymnastics, she became a gymnastics mom. Combining these invaluable experiences with a desire to work with children, she decided to open a gymnastics centre in order to offer quality instructions to children of all ages and abilities. She strongly believes that through involvement in sports kids can become confident and active adults.
Toronto Aspirals is now the largest rhythmic gymnastics centre in the GTA and one of the very few in Ontario that has its own facility.
Alla S
Director of Operations
Alla is a former Ontario Provincial Champion and a National and International Level rhythmic gymnast. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Education. Alla is a Level 2 NCCP coach. She has over 15 years of elementary classroom experience. She has lived, taught and worked around the world.
Victoria M
Interclub Coach
Since 2006
As a rhythmic gymnast, Victoria earned the very prestigious title of Master of Sports in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Uzbekistan. She began coaching children in 1993, eventually training the Uzbekistan Women’s Acrobatics and Tumbling National Team as they prepared for the World Championships and the Olympic Games. In 2005, she immigrated to Canada and began working at the Aspirals School of Rhythmic Gymnastics, where she coaches a variety of programs including toddlers, recreational and pre-competitive.
Tatiana V
Interclub Coach
Since 2007
Tatiana has been coaching rhythmic gymnastics for over two decades. A graduate from a major university in her native Ukraine with a degree in coaching and physical education, she supervised the development of young athletes of the Olympic reserve. An innovative and creative teacher with an eye for detail, Tatiana brings out the individual character of every gymnast in her charge.
Victoria B
Gymnastics and Judo coach, Black Belt, 2nd Dan since 2008
Victoria has been professionally involved with martial art since 1989. A six-time National Champion and a member of the Ukrainian National team, she won numerous awards at European tournaments. These include, among others, 1st place at 1994 Sambo Team World Cup, 3rd place at 1998 Judo World Cup and 3rd place at 1998 Judo World Cup. She has taught judo in Ukraine, Israel and now in Canada. Victoria coaches co-ed classes in gymnastics, acrobatics and judo at the Concord gym.
Teria M
Dance Teacher
Since 2014
Teria is a former 2 time Jr. Canadian Rhythmic Gymnastics champion, National Team Member, and 4 time Provincial champion. Teria choreographs and teaches dance to interclub and competitive gymnasts.
Teria is also a professional singer/lyricist, dancer, choreographer and multiple time Latin Dance Champion.
Leyla G
Competitive Coach
Since 2016
Leyla is a high ranking coach with over 20 years of experience. In her native Azerbaijan, she worked with National and International level gymnasts who participated in most prestigious events. Among them were European and World Championships medalist as well as finalists in 2008 Olympic Games in Peking.
Anna S
Competitive Coach & Recreational Programs Co-Ordinator Since 2017
Anna trained in Rhythmic Gymnastics for 13 years in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. She competed at a National Level and was awarded the title of Master of Sport. Currently, Anna is a York University student, working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. She was ranked top 15% of students at the Faculty of Health. She also competed at University Cheerleading competitions at the National Level University Cheerleading competitions. Anna coaches Interclub and Competitive gymnasts at Aspirals.
Lilia
Interclub Coach
Since 2012
Lilia holds the prestigious title of Master of Sport in Rhythmic Gymnastics. For several years, she was a member of the Kirghiz National Team that competed at all grand tournaments in the former Soviet Union and Europe. A talented and dedicated coach, Lilia has been working with young gymnasts for over ten years. At Aspirlas, Lilia coaches interclub and recreational gymnasts.
Elizabeth B
Recreational/Interclub Coach
Since 2020
Liza trained at Toronto Aspirals since the age of 4. She competed at the Interclub level. Liza also has three years of competitive dance experience. Her love for teaching and the sport has inspired her to coach young gymnasts. Liza aspires to help her gymnasts learn the basic gymnastic skills using compassionate and caring approach. In the future, Liza hopes to study Law.
Shelly I
Recreational & Interclub Coach
Since 2020
Shelly trained at Toronto Aspirals for 7 years competing at the Interclub level. The benefits and growth that took place as a result of her involvement in the sport, prepared her for the next phase of her dancing career. She then embarked upon a rigorous training in competitive dancing for three years.
Shelly now teaches gymnatics at a recreational leve. This opportunity enables her to pass along her passion for gymnastics and movement onto her eager students.
She is dedicated to each individual child’s goals and achievements.
Tatiana S
Ballet Teacher
Since 2021
Tatiana Shmagun is a highly skilled teacher in ballet, classical, folk, modern dance and choreography. She graduated from National Choreographic College in Kyiv (Ukraine). Tatiana has performed at the Kyiv Ballet and Opera Theatre. She toured many countries, including Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, US, Canada, France and Hungary.
In Toronto, Tatiana teaches ballet, choreography and dance to high performance rhythmic gymnats, including the Canadian National Team.
Liza L
Ballet Teacher
Since 2021
Liza trained at Toronto Aspirals for 6 years under the supervision of Victoria Mironenko. She later dedicated her time towards learning classical ballet at the National Ballet School of Canada.
At Toronto Aspirals, Liza works towards establishing positive atmosphere for her gymnats to learn balelt skills while making it fun and enjoyable.
Violet M
Ballet Teacher
Since 2021
Violet has been involved in gymnastics for 11 years. She began training at Toronto Aspirals in 2008 and participated in numerous competitions. Later, Violet joined a competitive dance team and gradually moved towards ballet. Violet has been a performer and an athlete her whole life.
At Aspirals, Violet works with her gymnasts towards developing their technique and skills while having fun and enjoying the classes.
Dina B.
Recreational/Interclub Coach
Since 2022
Dina joined Toronto Aspirals in 2011 and has loved every aspect of rhythmic gymnastics ever since. She performed at the competitive level for 10 years and participated in various competitions in Canada and abroad. Dina began her coaching journey in 2021 and realized how much she enjoyed teaching and inspiring children. Dina plans on giving kids the same excitement she felt when she entered this beneficial sport.
Sophia K.
Recreational Coach
Since 2022
Sophia has been at Toronto Aspials since 2015, training at the interclub level. She has always considered the Aspirals gym to be her second home and she hopes that she is able to give new gymnasts the same wonderful experience that she has always had at this club. She is committed to helping young gymnasts learn the basics of the rhythmic gymnastics and to give them a life-long passion for the sport.