Dominique Dawes Academy Opens New Georgia Location

The Olympic gold medalist celebrates the grand opening of her gymnastics academy in Alpharetta.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes is hosting the grand opening of the Dominique Dawes Academy's new location in Alpharetta, Georgia. The inaugural Georgia site holds special meaning for Dawes, as the 1996 Atlanta Olympics were pivotal in her gymnastics career. Families are invited to attend the event, meet Dawes, experience the new space, and enjoy festivities.

Why it matters

Dawes' gymnastics academy aims to inspire the next generation of gymnasts and promote the sport in the local community. The new Georgia location expands the academy's reach and provides more families access to Dawes' expertise and coaching.

The details

The Dominique Dawes Academy offers gymnastics training and programs for athletes of all ages and skill levels. The new Alpharetta location will feature state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to support the academy's mission of developing well-rounded gymnasts.

  • The grand opening event is scheduled for March 7, 2026.

The players

Dominique Dawes

An Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics and the founder of the Dominique Dawes Academy.

Dominique Dawes Academy

A gymnastics training academy founded by Olympian Dominique Dawes, with the goal of inspiring the next generation of gymnasts.

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What they’re saying

“I'm thrilled to be opening our first Georgia location in Alpharetta, a community that has always been supportive of my gymnastics journey.”

— Dominique Dawes (creativeloafing.com)

What’s next

The Dominique Dawes Academy will be hosting an open house and family-friendly activities during the grand opening event on March 7, 2026.

The takeaway

The Dominique Dawes Academy's expansion into Georgia provides more families access to the Olympic gold medalist's expertise and coaching, furthering her mission to grow the sport of gymnastics and inspire the next generation of athletes.