{"id":30178,"date":"2022-07-04T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/?p=30178"},"modified":"2024-05-06T20:39:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T20:39:14","slug":"horizon-gymnastics-dance-academy-is-named-the-best-gymnastics-school-in-southwest-florida-by-life-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/horizon-gymnastics-dance-academy-is-named-the-best-gymnastics-school-in-southwest-florida-by-life-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Horizon Gymnastics &#038; Dance Academy is named the &#8220;Best Gymnastics School in Southwest Florida&#8221; by Life &#038; News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_award_web.jpg\" alt=\"Best Gymnastics School in Southwest Florida, Horizon Gymnastics &amp; Dance Academy\" class=\"wp-image-30207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_award_web.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_award_web-186x130.jpg 186w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_award_web-415x290.jpg 415w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_award_web-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_award_web-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_award_web-696x487.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_award_web-1068x747.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_award_web-601x420.jpg 601w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption>Best Gymnastics School in Southwest Florida, Horizon Gymnastics &amp; Dance Academy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, July 4 (L&amp;N)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Life &amp; News\u2019 Southwest Florida team could not think of a better way to celebrate Independence Day than to recognize a family owned, community based, top gymnastics school in Southwest Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Horizon Gymnastics and Dance Academy<\/em> has topped Life &amp; News\u2019 2022 Southwest Florida rankings in seven categories to be named \u201cBest Gymnastics School in Southwest Florida.\u201d The seven categories are Facility, Classes, Coaching, Student Satisfaction, Management, Ownership, and History.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Horizon Gymnastics &amp; Dance Academy is named the Best Gymnastics School in Southwest Florida\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u3oHhjIaFQ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Watch the Interview \u2014 Horizon is named the Best Gymnastics School in Southwest Florida<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Horizon Gymnastics\u2019 home facility is located in Port Charlotte, Florida \u2014 a central location between Sarasota and Fort Myers, surrounded by the cities and towns of Venice, Englewood, Boca Grande, North Port, and Punta Gorda. The facility first opened its doors in 1984 and has been developing well-rounded and winning athletes ever since. They offer classes in gymnastics, competitive teams, acro gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, and an immersive summer camp program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Shelly Proa, owner of Horizon Gymnastics, had her start at Horizon Gymnastics alongside her sister in the mid 80\u2019s. During her award interview, Shelly told Life &amp; News \u201cJune 6th marks our 38th year anniversary here at Horizon, we started off with the gym being half the size that it is. The first day we opened we had 50 students. We\u2019ve grown to over 400 students and twice the size of facility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Shelly\u2019s mother opened Horizon in 1984 where Shelly and her sister both grew their talents and skills, competing from childhood through their college years. Now, Shelly\u2019s daughter Addison competes alongside the next generation of Horizon gymnasts. \u201cI\u2019ve been doing gymnastics since I\u2019ve been 18 months old\u2026 my experience at Horizon has been amazing. I wouldn\u2019t ask for anything different. They\u2019re family, friends and I love them. I get to travel. Coach Shelly, my Mom, inspires me so much to be a hard worker and she never gives up on anybody, especially her staff,\u201d said Addison Proa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_staff.jpg\" alt=\"Horizon Gymnastics Staff\" class=\"wp-image-30181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_staff.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_staff-202x130.jpg 202w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_staff-451x290.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_staff-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_staff-696x448.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_staff-1068x687.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_staff-653x420.jpg 653w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption>Horizon Gymnastics Staff are presented with the &#8220;Best Gymnastics School in Southwest Florida&#8221; award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Addison isn\u2019t the only student who loves Coach Shelly and Horizon. Every student we spoke with was absolutely happy with their experience, learning, and opportunities at Horizon including seven year old Azaria Hart who said of the program, \u201cI\u2019ve been doing gymnastics at Horizon Gymnastics for five years. I started when I was two and now I\u2019m seven. Coach Shelly is the best coach ever. Thank you for everything, Coach Shelly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Horizon Gymnastics\u2019 staff and students&#8217; parents agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been coaching with Horizon for about four years now. I came here from Georgia and working under Shelly Proa has been an amazing experience. I have learned so much knowledge about gymnastics from lower level all the way up to level 10, and I continue to learn underneath her. I am just truly blessed to have her in my life and can\u2019t wait for several more years of working together and creating several gymnasts,\u201d stated Jessica, one of Horizon\u2019s coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_gymnastics_air-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_gymnastics_air-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_gymnastics_air-230x123.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_gymnastics_air-500x266.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_gymnastics_air-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_gymnastics_air-1536x818.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_gymnastics_air-2048x1091.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_gymnastics_air-696x371.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_gymnastics_air-1068x569.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.lifeandnews.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/horizon_gymnastics_air-788x420.jpg 788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption>Horizon Gymnastics &amp; Dance Academy is selected as the &#8220;Best Gymnastics School in Southwest Florida 2022&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe send our two boys ages four and eight to Horizon Gymnastics for lessons and summer camp. Ever since they started going to Horizon, they\u2019ve become more outgoing, confident, and better students in other areas of life. They&#8217;re also healthier and more vibrant throughout the day. All of the coaches care about their growth not only as gymnasts but also as whole human beings and that\u2019s what we love most about Horizon,\u201d said the parents of two boys who go to Horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life &amp; News invites you to spend a moment watching its award interview with Shelly Proa and Horizon Gymnastics to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Horizon Gymnastics &amp; Dance Academy is named the Best Gymnastics School in Southwest Florida\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u3oHhjIaFQ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Watch the Interview \u2014 Horizon is named the Best Gymnastics School in Southwest Florida<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, July 4 (L&amp;N)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Life &amp; News\u2019 Southwest Florida team could not think of a better way to celebrate Independence Day than to recognize a family owned, community based, top gymnastics school in Southwest Florida. 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