Coaches – Illusions Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

Julie Jeffery

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Julie is a Level III Certified Coach, and a Provincial I Judge. With a Master of Science (Kinesiology), Julie works hard to provide a safe and healthy environment for young girls of all ages to learn rhythmic gymnastics along with the value of sport and physical fitness. When not in the gym, Julie enjoys yoga and spending time with her friends and family.

Kaylee Rawding

Kaylee is an all dressed chips kind of girl, loves to have a little taste of everything. She’s a former Illusions’ gymnast and has been coaching with us for over 6 years. At Illusions, she always has her hands in the chip bowl; coaching Recreational and all the Competitive Programs; as well as being the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator for the club. When she’s not busy with the club she’s studying Public Relations right down the road at Mount St. Vincent University and is currently planning her next big adventure; a backpacking trip through Europe after she graduates university.

Julia Belittchenko

Julia Belittchenko moved to Halifax for school in 2015 after having been a competitive provincial and national gymnast in Toronto, Ontario for 12 years. Going into her second year at University of King’s College this fall, Julia is very excited to study literature, philosophy, politics and creative writing. In her spare time she works as an editor for student papers and school magazines.

Delainey McCarron

Delainey McCarron started rhythmic gymnastics in 2005 and has competed both provincially and nationally. When not coaching or studying at school she can be found reading or playing basketball. She loves horses and started horseback riding when she moved to Colorado during her second year of high school. She is very happy to be back in Halifax to study psychology at Dalhousie university and is excited to start coaching this year.

Jessica Sosnovskih

Isidora Rojas

Kassandra Deagle

Kassie has been involved in rhythmic gymnastics since the age of six and has been actively coaching for the past 10 years. She holds a Bachelor of Management from Dalhousie University and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree. Kassie loves traveling, cooking, and bringing energy and encouragement to the gym. She’s passionate about watching athletes grow in skill and confidence throughout the competitive season and is always excited to support their journey both on and off the carpet. Kassie brings energy (and snacks!) wherever she goes.

Riana Surovkin

Riana was a competitive gymnast for 11 years. She’s going into her final year at Dalhousie University where she’s studying English, Creative Writing and Theatre with plans to get her Education degree following her graduation. In her spare time she works as a tutor and enjoys spending time with her friends.