Alina S.

A young female rhythmic gymnast performing a jump with a split and back bend, wearing a black and gold leotard, inside a sports arena.

Alina Spasskaia

I’m a former competitive rhythmic gymnast, a coach, and the founder of Flextra, a flexibility program for dancers.

I was born in a small Siberian city where winter feels endless. Both of my parents were professional athletes, but they encouraged me to focus on academics. I begged my mom to sign me up for gymnastics, and when my coaches saw my potential for rhythmic gymnastics, my parents moved our family to Moscow so I could train. That move changed everything — I fell in love with the sport and am forever grateful to them for believing in me.

A gymnast performing a ribbon routine at a gymnastics competition, in the sports arena.

After 15 years as a competitive athlete, I earned the Master of Sport title in Russia, and later I had an opportunity to train and compete in the United States, where I qualified for Level 10 at my first USA Nationals.

A rhythmic gymnast performing a routine on the floor with a hula hoop, with a judge or coach sitting in the background.
Young girl in red leotard performing a one-legged split with her leg extended upward while balancing on one foot in a gymnasium.
Gymnast practicing a stretch on the wall bars while holding resistance bands, with other gymnasts stretching in the background.
A young gymnast performing a floor routine with a pink ball, sitting on the mat with legs spread and arms extended.
A young female gymnast in a blue and white leotard performs a pose with a shiny blue ball, lying on her side on the floor with her arms and legs extended.
A young female gymnast in a blue and gold leotard performing a rhythmic gymnastics routine with a red ball.
A young gymnast performing a routine on the floor with a red ball, wearing a dark blue and gold leotard, in a gymnasium with a beige floor, floral arrangement, and wooden blinds in the background.
A young female rhythmic gymnast in a light blue and white leotard with rhinestones performs a routine with a colorful ball, stretching her arms and smiling.
A young female gymnast performing a routine with a yellow hoop on a gymnasium floor.
A female rhythmic gymnast performing a move with a golden stick during a competition, with a blue background and judges or officials seated in the background.
A rhythmic gymnast performing a move with a yellow hoop on a beige carpeted floor, with judges or audience members seated in the background.
A gymnast performing an acrobatic move on a gym floor with a blue backdrop and sponsor banners in the background.
A female gymnast performing a move on the floor, balancing a shiny ball between her back and legs, with her head and arms on the ground and legs extended upward.
Group of young female gymnasts on the winners podium at a gymnastics competition, holding flags of the United States and Mexico, with medals around their necks and a banner reading 'Mercury Perfe' in front.

Following my competitive career, I moved into coaching and have been a team coach at Irene School of Rhythmic Gymnastics for the past 11 years. A year ago, we expanded into aesthetic group gymnastics and created Team Mercury.

In our very first season, the team brought home medals from international competitions in Mexico and Canada, as well as from one of the year's most challenging competitions in Bulgaria. I feel incredibly proud and honored to represent Team USA on the international stage as part of this journey.

A group of young female gymnasts in colorful leotards holding medals, posing with two adult women, likely coaches, after a competition.
Group of young artistic gymnasts holding a banner that reads 'Mercury Este' with the logo of Orange County, California, in front of a large American flag backdrop.
Group of young female gymnasts in green leotards with bun hairstyles, taking a selfie with their coaches backstage.
Two adult women and two young girls posing together backstage at a gymnastics event, with a large TV screen showing a group of people in the background.
A young female gymnast in a red and gold leotard sitting on a bench, holding three gold medals, with a woman beside her, both smiling, in an indoor sports venue with blue chairs, white flowers, and event banners in the background.
Group of young female gymnasts in red, white, and blue uniforms posing for a photo in front of a decorated Christmas tree in an indoor setting with modern design elements.

Working with dancers and gymnasts has always been my passion, and Flextra grew out of that experience — a focused project born from years of training, choreography, and athlete care. I blend technical knowledge with an eye for artistic detail to help dancers move with confidence and precision.

Outside the studio, I love bead embroidery — I sew every bead by hand. That delicate, patient craft keeps me focused on the smallest details — the same attention I bring to coaching and choreography.

Alina Spasskaia

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