About AGGUSA

AGGUSA is a federally recognized 501(c)3 not-for-profit company dedicated to growing the sport of Aesthetic Group Gymnastics in America. AGGUSA is the accredited American federation for Aesthetic Group Gymnastics and is the National Governing Body for the sport. It operates under the international patronage of IFAGG, the international governing body for Aesthetic Group Gymnastics.

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What is Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG)?​

The sport of Aesthetic Group Gymnastics is most similar to Rhythmic Gymnastics but has an added emphasis on fluid body movements. Aesthetic Group Gymnastics instead has anywhere between 4 and 14 gymnasts on the carpet at one time. A competition program includes elements of jumps, balances, swings, waves, dance steps, lifts, and other body movements. Evaluation of the sport is separated into three categories of Technical Value, Artistic Value, and Execution. 

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History of Aesthetic Group Gymnastics in the USA

Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG) first originated in Finland as a branch of Women’s Gymnastics. It then gained popularity throughout Europe, particularly in Finland, Estonia, and Bulgaria. The first AGG World Championships took place in Helsinki, Finland in 2000 and has since gained a worldwide audience. AGG has relatively recent roots in the United States compared to its European origins. The first competitive American AGG team was established in 2017 in San Diego at Emerald City Rhythmics. This team, coached by Elena Baltovick, began to compete internationally and earned the title of "Best in North America." That same year, the Federation of Aesthetic Group Gymnastics in the United States of America (AGG USA) was founded by Brian Rodli, making AGG USA an internationally recognized federation. Iryna Gutnik, an experienced Ukrainian judge, coach, and IFAGG member, began mentoring AGG USA in 2018 and has played a vital role in the success of our athletes since. The U.S. team were finalists in the 2018 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. In 2019, Emerald City Rhythmics had Junior and Senior competitive teams who were also finalists in the 2019 World Championships in Cartagena, Spain. Following their international success, these teams were named the Junior and Senior National Teams of the United States in 2019. The success of these pioneering teams inspired other clubs to join AGG USA and explore the sport. After Elena Baltovick was named AGG USA President, AGG began spreading rapidly across the US. In 2021, Emerald City Rhythmics created their first children’s and adult teams. By 2022, two clubs in California and one in North Carolina had competitive AGG teams. In 2022, Team Carina qualified for finals in the Junior World Championships in Austria. The sport steadily grew more popular each season, and by 2024, there were 17 competitive teams across the United States. As of 2025, AGG USA oversees 30 teams across California, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, Illinois, and Texas. AGG USA hosted its first National Championships in 2023 and began hosting international tournaments in 2024. In 2025, AGG USA is set to host an international tournament featuring teams from Mexico, Canada, and the United States. American teams are achieving international success, with the Senior National Team winning a gold medal at the 2025 IFAGG Four Continents Championships, and the Junior National Team winning  a gold medal at the 2024 Hong Kong Cup. AGG USA now has teams ranging from the 4–6-year-old age category to the Senior category, including eight international children’s teams that have won multiple gold medals at the CAGG International Tournament. Since its establishment in 2017, Aesthetic Group Gymnastics has gained major traction in the United States and continues to grow and inspire passion in young athletes.