GKC Blog / Vol. 1 Issue 4
February 16, 2021
Gymnast Spotlight
Sylvie Josse Leaps Forward
and Turns Her Floor Routines Into Art
This exceptional young gymnast puts her heart into everything she does and we love that about her. Listening to her journey as she jumped from a 7yr. old level 3 to an optional level 6 in ONE YEAR reminds me of that crazy fast paced time and I reflect on how much pressure she must have felt. But Sylvie has learned to go at her own pace now as a 10 year old level 8 and is wise beyond her years. She is a natural performer and working with her is always a blast! I never get tired of watching her on floor. She is an inspiration and has a smile that is as huge as her tumbling!
A note from Soomi…
Since September 2020 GKC has really taken off in exciting directions and we're SO proud! It's been the joy of my life to build new and strengthen old relationships with these amazing humans. Please check out our compilation overview in the video at the bottom of this page. We are upping our blog game and it is exciting!! More interviews and features with some upcoming esteemed figures has me giddy.
Creative Dance Workshop:
Upcoming Guest Artists
Beyond excited to announce our guest artist teacher series for the Creative Dance Workshop for Gymnasts class! Learn more about the amazing artists who will join us this semester.
Female Athlete's Body
Part II: Growth Related Injuries
Dr. Elspeth "Elly" Hart, creator of Gymnastics Medicine, shares her take on the most common growth related injuries for young gymnasts, and provides advice for prevention and how to seek out proper treatment.
High School Senior Series:
Jocelyn Moore
News flash! Our celebrated senior this month, Jocelyn Moore has just qualified for the 12th Annual Nastia Cup to be held Feb. 26th! Read more as the Future Mizzou Tiger talks about what it's like to train as a Level 10 gymnast during a pandemic and what she does during her spare time.
Celebrating
Black History Month
GKC Honors five outstanding African American gymnasts and their achievements throughout gymnastics history. Read more.
Written by James Jackson
Feeding Your
Growing Athlete
Parents! Do you have a child who is growing and eating you out of house and home?! Health coach, Shay Grogan, gives some tips on how to fill your growing athlete with all the right nutrients.
Julia Elizabeth:
From Gymnast to Stuntwoman
Julia Elizabeth delves into her experience overcoming growth-spurt related fears in gymnastics and making the transition to professional stunt work and performing in Cirque du Soleil's 'RUN' in Las Vegas.