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Kamena Petkova
Head Coach
(Languages spoken - English, Bulgarian, Russian) |
(604) 274-7547 |
| Formally Chief Choreographer of the Bulgarian National Gymnastics Team,
and assistant professor at the National Sport Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Kamena is a specialist
in the sport of Rhythmic Gymnastics. Since her arrival twelve years ago, she has consistently produced National Team
members and is well respected for her innovative choreography, and expertise in the science of the sport.
She is an international judge, and a designated High Performance National Team Coach for Canada. She holds
a Masters of Physical Education Degree, and is a published author in the field of Rhythmic Gymnastics.
Kamena is a certified Level 3 Coach in Canada. |
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Yimei Wu
Assistant Head Coach
(Languages spoken - English, Mandarin) |
(604) 233-0538 |
| A noted expert in the International Rhythmic Gymnastics community as the Head Coach of the
Chinese and the Shanghai National Rhythmic Gymnastics Teams, Yimei is our technical authority. The Team Coach of the
gold medal group at the World Championships (1988) and silver medal group at the 1987 World Championships, Yimei is
an integral part of the Aura Coaching Team. Yimei was BC's Team Coach for the 1995 Western Canada Summer Games. She
is a certified NCCP Level 3 Coach in Canada and holds a Masters of Physical Education degree. |
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Gina Mikhlin
Assistant Coach
(Languages spoken - English, Russian, Hebrew) |
(604) 279-4279
(778) 898-8570 |
| Gina has coaches Rhythmic Gymnastics for 16 years in Ukraine, Israel, and Canada.
She has 14 years of experience in competitions as a rhythmic Gymnast, and is a Gold Medal Champion (Ukraine/Russia).
Gina holds a Masters Degree of Physical Education from the Ukrainian State Pedagogical University. |
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Camille Nerman
Junior Coach
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Camille recently retired from national and international competitive rhythmic
gymnastics after a 12 year fulfilling career in the sport. From BC provincial champion as an 8 year old beginner,
on to the Canadian National Novice and Junior teams, her performances culminated in Western Canada Senior Champion
on two occasions. Camille represented Canada overseas as an individual athlete in Czech Republic, France, Cyprus,
Latvia and Portugal, and in the team event in Curitibia, Brazil at Four Continents Championships. Aura Rhythmics is
pleased to have their "oldest" competitor on staff, and in the gym, assisting with the youngest "hopes" for Canada. |
