Dominique Dawes opens new gymnastics academy in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Dominique Dawes officially opened her ninth gymnastics academy in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, on September 18, 2026. As a three-time Olympic gymnast, Dawes aims to foster a more compassionate culture within gymnastics. The academy will offer various programs such as gymnastics classes and a ninja course to promote accessibility and positivity in the sport. Dawes was motivated to create this initiative following reports of abuse in gymnastics that highlighted a need for change in the sport’s atmosphere.

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