OUR COACHES
Experience behind
every correction.
Technical guidance, clear expectations and thoughtful athlete development.
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH
Sofiya Chatzigrigoriou
Candidate for Master of Sport · National Champion · USAG / SafeSport Certified Coach
With more than 18 years in rhythmic gymnastics, Sofiya is a former athlete at an Olympic Reserve Sports School. She has always been drawn to the artistry of the sport and the mastery of each apparatus.
She has coached children ages 2 to 16 and choreographed routines for gymnasts across different levels. Alongside her work at Nord, she trains figure skaters, acrobats, cheerleaders, and dancers, helping them improve flexibility and posture, develop choreography, and build strong technique.
From a gymnast’s very first class, Sofiya emphasizes proper technique, discipline, conditioning, and athlete development. She creates a safe, supportive environment that challenges each athlete to grow. As Head Coach, she guides group placement, level progression, and competition preparation.
Assistant Coach
Eliza Emelyanova
With over 10 years of experience in rhythmic gymnastics, Eliza Emelyanova brings a strong athletic background shaped by training in both Europe and the United States.
In addition to her rhythmic gymnastics experience, Eliza completed four years of ballet training, developing a solid foundation in technique, flexibility, coordination, and artistic expression.
Throughout her competitive career, she participated in numerous regional, state, and national competitions, earning multiple gold and silver medals.
As an Assistant Coach at Nord Rhythmic Academy, Eliza is passionate about supporting young athletes in developing their technical skills, building confidence and discipline, and fostering a lasting love for rhythmic gymnastics.
CHOREOGRAPHER & ONLINE PRIVATE CLASS COACH
Valeriia Panchenko
A Master of Sport of Ukraine (International Class) in Rhythmic Gymnastics and Ukrainian National Team member, Valeriia is the 2025 World University Games Champion. She has earned multiple medals and national titles, bringing 17+ years of elite training experience and 2 years of coaching athletes ages 3–20.
She offers online private classes in flexibility, body technique, apparatus skills with hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon, choreography and competition preparation.
Beyond rhythmic gymnastics, Valeriia works with figure skaters, dancers, cheerleaders and other athletes to improve performance, strength and artistry. Sessions are tailored to each athlete’s goals and subject to availability. Contact Nord to request a lesson.
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