Ludmila Dimitrova – world leading rhythmic gymnastics choreographer and coach – invites you to the 14th Summer International Training Camp.

Due to the current complicated worldwide situation this year the Camp will be held at a later date – from 8th of July till 8th of August 2021.

The 2021 Training Camp is very important for all age groups due to the changes in the rules after the Olympics. In this regard, new methods will be developed, taking into account the changes in the rules, which will be relevant in the following 4 years.

Canary Islands – Fuerteventura

Canary Islands, Fuerteventura Island, with the support of the authorities of the Canary Federation.

Fuerteventura is one of the Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean and is part of the North Africa region. Fuerteventura is located 100 km off the coast of Africa, is the second largest after Tenerife and has the longest beaches in the entire archipelago. It is also considered one of the oldest Canary Islands, dating back about 20 million years.

Explore the amazing 150 kilometres of picture-perfect beaches

Discover the heritage, historical buildings and museums on the island

Heavenly white or golden sand beaches with turquoise waters.

Places of residence

There are two hotels to choose from, which are within walking distance of the Gym:

 Playa Park Zensation ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dunas Club ⭐⭐⭐

In these hotels, upon providing a certain code, you can use discounts. You will be cordially welcomed on the island, assistance will be provided by the Federation and rhythmic gymnastics coaches living in the Canary Islands.

Palma de Mallorca

Mallorca is the largest island in the Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain and located in the Mediterranean. The capital of the island, Palma de Mallorca, is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands.

Discover the beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean island of Palma de Mallorca

Explore the amazing landmarks and spectacular historical buildings

Enjoy the remarkable combination of stunning landscapes and captivating views on the island

The Camp for Palma de Mallorca is only planned for 2 weeks, with the support of the local authorities and provided conditions.

The Gym is also within walking distance. You can choose to accommodate in hotels that are close to the Gym.  The date of the Camp will be determined in the course of applications. It is necessary to bring items, equipment and individual costumes for the Gala concert.

Participants

Gymnasts of different ages from 7 to 14 years old and older can take part in the Camp. There are three groups as follows:

1.7-10 years old

2. 10-15 years old

3. 15 and older.

Parents are welcome on the Camp, they can use discounts for their stay in hotels. Coaches – without gymnasts – who want to improve their qualifications are also welcome in the Training Camp.

Training Schedule

Training in the GYM with two carpets and high ceilings.

Gym

Fuerteventura GYM

Palma GYM

Pabellón Municipal de Deportes José Perdomo Umpierrez

Calle Iglesia, s/n, 35660 Corralejo, Las Palmas, Spain

Palau Municipal d’Esports Andratx

Carrer de Son Prim, 50, 07150 Andratx, Illes Balears, Spain

Training Camp Goals

  • general physical training

  • special physical training

  • training with apparatus in the best traditions of the Russian school of rhythmic gymnastics, best in the world

  • working with elements, mastering the new rules of body plastics

  • skill development

  • correctional and health-improving training

  • breathing practices for whole body restoration

  • body technique

  • development of an intuitive sense of apparatus

  • improving coordination skills

  • development of flexibility and plastics

  • intuitive stretching many more (developing control and feeling of the whole body)

  • comprehensive and effective return of gymnasts to training in preparation for the new season

  • training at sea and on the beach for recovery and remodeling

Trainers

Ludmila Dimitrova

Ludmila Dimitrova started her carrier as a gymnast in Bulgaria, which became one of the leading countries in Rhythmic Gymnastics for many decades to come. 

After finishing her carrier as an athlete, she went on to study in the world renown National Sports Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria, which produced many of the world’s best coaches. 

She graduated from NSA at the top of her class and went on to begin her carrier as a coach. After some 36 years of practice, Ludmila did become one of the world’s leading coaches in Rhythmic Gymnastics and was a national coach in Bulgaria for 16 years.
In the mid 1990’s she was invited by another world leading coach Irina Viner to start working with the Russian national team, where she works to this present day.

Simultaneously she was also working with the national teams of Canada for 10 years and Spain for 3 years. In addition she was invited to work
in more than 50 countries, such as Australia, Austria, Brazil, New Zealand,Cyprus, France, Greece, Germany, Venezuela, Belgium, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Monaco, USA, Brazil, South Korea and China, just to name a few.

           Her gymnasts include names such as Dimitrinka Todorova, Bianka Panova, Yana Chaschina, Vera Sesina, Olga Kapranova, Alia Garaeva, Yana Batyrchina, Amina Zaripova, Natalia Lipkovskaya, Alina Kabaeva, Aleksandra Soldatova, Emilie Livingston, Evgenia Kanaeva, Carolina Rodriguez, Jennifer Colino, Daria Kandakova, Aliya Yussupova, Almudena Cid Tostado

and many other Olympic, World, European, Pan American champions.

           As already said Ludmila (Lucy) Dimitrova is working with the Russian national team to this present day

and you were able to see some of her choreography at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games and the following World Championships and Grand Prixs.

Her choreography will be also featured in the big championships to come.

Tamara Vasilievna

Tamara has worked for 4 years with the Russian National team, prepared them for the World Cup in Kazan and the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, currently works at the Academy of Irina Aleksandrovna Viner-Usmanova, as a coach, and also develops body plasticity, artistry, emotions. For many years she has worked in the theater as an actress, filming in movies, laureate of all-Russian and international competitions (America, Switzerland, London, Paris)

Performed in the best halls in the world.

Choreographer Ballet – Larisa Fomkina

Two Russian Gymnast demonstrators

Training Fees

The tuition fee is not officially announced, as the price will differ accordingly (on the length of stay or the age of the gymnast).

Additional training is available by prior request with an individual trainer for an additional fee. The price will be announced after a personal conversation with Ludmila Dimitrova. Sign up and leave your contacts – this is very important, because you will be personally contacted and your fee would be discussed. 

Information – Important

Please sign up for the Training Camp as early as possible to obtain a Schengen visa (the Federation of the Canary Islands will assist and support in obtaining a visa) and purchase tickets at an affordable price.

Contact

It will be a great pleasure for us to have you at our 14th International Training Camp.

If you wish you can leave us your phone number so Lucy Dimitrova can call you and answer any questions you might have.