Dominique Dawes Academy to open Silver Spring gym on Feb. 21

The gymnastics and ninja academy founded by Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes is slated to open its new location in her hometown of Silver Spring with a celebration on Feb. 21, according to gym officials.

The Dominique Dawes Academy in Silver Spring is at 12006 Plum Orchard Drive in White Oak and is the academy’s third county location, with two in Clarksburg and Rockville, and fifth to open nationwide.

The Feb. 21 grand opening runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the general public...