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Pattern tanks with sport shorts for girls in sports by Destira, 2024

Welcome the Destira Sport Tank

6 days ago
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Written by Jen Atkinson
Hey there, Destira community! We’re beyond thrilled to share some exciting news with you all. Bra...
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Cateannabeth30 in black dance leotard by Destira, 2024

How To Care For Your Destira Gear

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Written by Madison Hartman
Destira proudly makes high-quality gymnastics apparel. Check out our care instructions to help make it last through all of your athlete's workouts.
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Pink tank leotards for girls' gymnastics by Destira, 2024

Leap into Love with Destira

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Written by Madison Hartman
Bring love and joy to your workouts in our 2024 Valentine's Day leotard collection!
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Girls athletic leotards by Destira, 2023

Easy Ways to Improve Your Pro Shop Displays

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Written by Jodi Levy
Make the most out of your pro shop with these helpful tips on making your displays of gymnastics apparel stand out every day.
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Dance leotards for ballet dancers, Destira, 2023

What to Wear With Your Destira Leotard

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Written by Madison Hartman
Deciding how to dress your new athlete for practice can be overwhelming. We broke down what to wear with your practice leotard for gymnastics and dance for you.
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Destira leotards in a dance pro-shop, Destira, 2023

How to Ready Your Pro Shop for the Holidays!

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Written by Jodi Levy
Here are some helpful tips and tricks to keep your pro shop running smoothly and efficiently throughout the holiday season.
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Inside Destira: Morgan’s Journey

Inside Destira: Morgan’s Journey

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Written by Madison Hartman
Desitra's Custom Manager, Morgan's, journey to becoming your point person on any custom gymnastics apparel design at Destira!
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Inside Destira: Braylee’s Journey

Inside Destira: Braylee’s Journey

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Written by Madison Hartman
Desitra's Director of Sales, Braylee's journey to leading our wholesale and consignment programs of your favorite gymnastics apparel to gyms across the country.
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Star Spotlight: Keira Roman

Star Spotlight: Keira Roman

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Written by Madison Hartman
Keira Roman, a level 4 gymnast, talks with us on her story of being a Type 1 Diabetic while continuing gymnastics and living life as a normal 8-year-old.
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You Are Unstoppable!

You Are Unstoppable!

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Written by Madison Hartman
Since the beginning of Destira, our goal has been to empower athletes everywhere. Our new leotard designs are forward-thinking and inclusive, embodying the unstoppable possibilities within each Destira girl.
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Gymnastis in American themed gymnastics leotards, Destira, 2023

Destira: Designed, Manufactured and Celebrated in the USA!

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Written by Madison Hartman
We design and produce gymnastics apparel right here in the USA to make you feel like YOU, feeling happy and confident as who you are.
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Destira gymnasts in colorful gymnastics unitards with matching doll leotards, Destira, 2023

Ways to Encourage Kids to Have An Active Lifestyle

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Written by Madison Hartman
With summertime here, kids are out of school and ready for fun. Take a look at some ways that you can encourage your child to have an active lifestyle all year long.
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Top Ten #FunFacts About Gymnastics That Your Child Should Know

Top Ten #FunFacts About Gymnastics That Your Child Should Know

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Written by Madison Hartman
Gymnastics is a fascinating sport. It is a sport with a history as far back as Ancient Greece that continues to evolve to this day! Check out some of these fun facts below that you can share with your young gymnast.
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Should You Use Your Leotard As A Swimsuit?

Should You Use Your Leotard As A Swimsuit?

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Written by Madison Hartman
Warm weather, no school, and longer days can only mean one thing - summer has arrived! It is the perfect time of year for a cooling swim after a long practice working on upgrading your gymnasts’ skills for the upcoming season. The question is - can your gymnast’s Destira leotard be used as a swimsuit?
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Star Spotlight: The Opperman Family

Star Spotlight: The Opperman Family

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Written by Madison Melancon

Family is a special and important aspect of anyone’s life. Family is people who love you unconditionally and always want to see the best for you. Unfortunately, sometimes family members are taken away from us far too soon; so suddenly it is almost as if you don’t know what happened. Read more about the Opperman Family's story and how they continue to keep their daughter's memory alive each day.

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How Many Leotards Should a Gymnast Have?

How Many Leotards Should a Gymnast Have?

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Written by Madison Melancon

If you ask your gymnast how many leotards she should have, she would probably answer that she needs ALL of them whether she is a preschool gymnast going once a week or a level 7 gymnast with practice almost every day. How do you know if your gymnast has enough leotards? Keep reading to find out.

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Ways Gymnastics Helps Improve Your Kids’ Social Skills

Ways Gymnastics Helps Improve Your Kids’ Social Skills

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Written by Madison Melancon

Did you know that gymnastics has more than just physical benefits for your child? Yes, it helps them learn physical skills, strength, and flexibility, but it also has an impact on their social skills! Here are are few of the social benefits of gymnastics for your child.

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Ways To Help Your Gymnast Deal With Meet Nerves

Ways To Help Your Gymnast Deal With Meet Nerves

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Written by Madison Melancon

We know it can be nerve-wracking to perform in front of anyone, let alone be judged for it. Here are some helpful tips to help ease your gymnasts’ nerves before her meets each weekend.

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5 Exercises You Can Do at Home To Improve Gymnastic Skills

5 Exercises You Can Do at Home To Improve Gymnastic Skills

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Written by Madison Melancon
As your gymnast progresses from class to class in the gym, the skills she learns to build and grow on one another.Even if your child is attending just one class per week, there are many different exercises that she can do at home to help her strengthen her muscles, improve flexibility, and become more confident in her gymnastics skills. Here are 5 great exercises that gymnasts of all levels can do.
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How Am I Limitless? A Talk with Destira Star, Avie Frankl

How Am I Limitless? A Talk with Destira Star, Avie Frankl

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Written by Madison Melancon
We chatted with Destira Star, Avie, on what being limitless means to her after a trying gymnastics meet in January.
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Tips for Choosing the Right Gymnastics Gym for Your Kid(s)

Tips for Choosing the Right Gymnastics Gym for Your Kid(s)

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Written by Madison Melancon
Just think - you have decided to enroll your child in a gymnastics class and are ready to begin their gymnastics journey but have no idea what to look for in a gym. Choosing the right facility for your new gymnast can seem like a daunting choice, especially since each gym can offer a different experience for your child. With over 4,000 gyms in the US alone - the choices seem endless. Here are a few tips that may help guide you to the gym you are looking for.
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What Can Gymnasts Wear to Practice Besides a Leotard?

What Can Gymnasts Wear to Practice Besides a Leotard?

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Written by Madison Melancon
Did you know that gymnasts have more options than just leotards that they can wear to practice? While it is important that gymnasts wear close-fitting apparel for optimal movement during practice, gymnasts can wear more than just a leotard. Check out some other popular gymnastics apparel options below.
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Reasons Leotards Are Important for Gymnasts

Reasons Leotards Are Important for Gymnasts

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Written by Madison Melancon

Did you know that there are reasons why gymnasts wear gymnastics leotards for practice and competition? Check out some of them here.

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Star Spotlight: Esmi Bostick

Star Spotlight: Esmi Bostick

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Written by Madison Melancon
Parenthood: the state of being a parent and the responsibilities involved. Esmi Bostick is a parent. A mom. A leader.
Esmi is the mom of one of our Destira Stars, Isabella. Isabella is a 7 year old gymnast who has already experienced a lot of change in her life. Her mom, Esmi, has helped lead her and her siblings through this change.
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Tips To Getting Your Child Interested in Gymnastics

Tips To Getting Your Child Interested in Gymnastics

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Written by Madison Melancon

Gymnastics is a fun sport filled with jumps, flips, and tricks on different apparatuses. If you enroll your toddler into a gymnastics class, you may find that they might not be completely invested in the sport, which is normal. As a parent, you can encourage and motivate your child to keep trying their best in class, as gymnastics is a wonderful sport for building self-confidence as well as common skills used in their lives like listening and patience. Here are some tips to keep your child interested in gymnastics classes. 

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Black Friday Has Arrived Early at Destira in 2022

Black Friday Has Arrived Early at Destira in 2022

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Written by Madison Melancon

This sale has ended, but sign up for our emails to be notified for Black Friday 2022! The holidays have arrived early at Destira and we are celebrating with the BIGGEST sale of the year! 🎅 Enjoy 30% OFF everything on Destira.com when you use the code EARLY30 at checkout from Thursday, November 3rd through Sunday, November 6th at midnight.

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Make Your Destira Halloween Leotard a Costume to Remember

Make Your Destira Halloween Leotard a Costume to Remember

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Written by Madison Melancon
Can you believe that Spooky Season 2022 is already here? You don’t want to wait until the last minute to perfect your Halloween costume. Let Destira help with our costume leotards + inspiration for the perfect Halloween Costume that is sure to get you more treats than tricks this year.
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What Your Child Should Wear During Gymnastics Practice

What Your Child Should Wear During Gymnastics Practice

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Written by Madison Melancon

Choosing the correct garments for gymnastics can seem like a daunting task - but that’s why we are here! The most important thing is that your gymnast is comfortable and able to move. Here is a few do’s and don’ts that gym parents can follow to make sure their child is set for class. 

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What You Should Expect in Your Child’s First Gymnastics Class

What You Should Expect in Your Child’s First Gymnastics Class

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Written by Madison Melancon
The time is here. Registration is complete. Your new gymnast has her first gymnastics leotard and she is ready to go to her first gymnastics class! Here are some things you can expect from your child’s first class.
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Unique Fundraising Opportunities for Gymnastics Teams

Unique Fundraising Opportunities for Gymnastics Teams

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Written by Madison Melancon

As parents of gymnasts, you know that competitive gymnastics can cost more money than you may have originally thought. Many gyms have booster clubs that focus on fundraising money for their competitive gymnasts year round. Here are some unique opportunities that your gym’s booster club can consider when looking to fundraise. 

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Earth Day 2022

Earth Day 2022

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Written by Madison Melancon
We have one Earth and at Destira we like to do what we can to help keep our Earth beautiful for us and for the future. Every small change makes a difference when we are able to add them all together.
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Things To Consider When Choosing a Leotard for Your Child

Things To Consider When Choosing a Leotard for Your Child

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Written by Madison Melancon
When your child is starting out in gymnastics there are many options to choose from when it comes to youth gymnastics leotards and apparel. How do you know what is best for your young gymnast? The main goal is to make sure that your gymnast is comfortable and confident in her apparel for practice. Here are a few things to consider when choosing gymnastics apparel for your new gymnast. 
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4 Ways To Help Develop Your Child’s Confidence as a Gymnast

4 Ways To Help Develop Your Child’s Confidence as a Gymnast

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Written by Madison Melancon
It is easy to lose confidence as a gymnast. As the parent or guardian of a gymnast, you can help reboost that confidence! By helping develop a strong confidence in your gymnast, you are also helping your gymnast build a strong foundation of confidence in their everyday lives. Here are 4 ways that you can help develop your child’s confidence as a gymnast.
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Destira 2022 Spring Ambassador Search

Destira 2022 Spring Ambassador Search

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Written by Madison Melancon
Calling all gymnasts! Do you LOVE Destira? Do you want to join the Destira Stars?! Now is your chance! We are recruiting for our Spring 2022 Ambassadors! Our Ambassadors are gymnasts of all ages and levels.
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Shipping Deadlines for the 2021 Holiday Season

Shipping Deadlines for the 2021 Holiday Season

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Written by Madison Melancon

Crazy to think - but the holidays are just around the corner! We are here to let you know some shipping deadlines coming up to ensure that you get your Destira gear in time for the holidays!

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Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast - Meet Elliott

Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast - Meet Elliott

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Written by Madison Melancon
We are concluding out Celebrate series with Elliott - a Level 8 gymnast at Rigert Elite Gymnastics. She is inspired by her teammates and coaches, but she inspires us with her determination and love for the sport! We loved learning more about Elliott after video shoot when we asked her some more in depth questions about her journey. See what she has to say!
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