Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes is bringing her gymnastics academy back to her roots.
Dawes announced that she will be opening a new Dominique Dawes Academy location in her hometown of Silver Spring in 2026. The gym will be located at 12006 Plum Orchard Drive in the White Oak area. According to Source of the Spring, the Silver Spring location is expected to open in mid February.
Dawes shared the news in a social media post Tuesday, reflecting on the new year, her lifelong journey in gymnastics, and her plans for expansion. “As I reflect on the past year and really a lifetime of work in Gymnastics, I’m excited to open up more gyms in 2026 starting in Silver Spring, Md. and then in Alpharetta, Ga.,” Dawes wrote. “Giving kids and families a wonderful experience, seeing them make new friends, setting new goals and being healthier, active stronger kids is what gives me such joy.”…