Gymnastic Classes

This used to be called bumps many moons ago before rhythmic gymnastics was invented. The rope must obviously turn very fast, mostly with a wrist action rather than arm action, so keep the arms low again, the double skip is best learned by beginning with a few single time skips, performed with the feet together. Get a good rhythm going first, then attempt one double skip with the quick turn of the rope. It will take a little practice and co-ordination but once you have achieved one, you can begin to practice them in succession, and see how many you can do. If you can manage four without stopping, then you have a superior element to put into your routine. From these basic skipping actions, you can begin to develop variation by: 1. Changing the step pattern with the feet 2. Turning the rope backwards instead of forwards 3. Crossing the arms on some skips 4. Traveling along whilst skipping 5. Turning the rope sideways The last suggestion is not to be confused with skipping sideways, in wh …

Young people with vision problems can also feel socially isolated and very vulnerable to exploitation. Attending dance movement sessions can bring numerous benefits on many different levels. The pupils learn to listen to instructions and become a member of a group. They learn to express feelings and emotions physically in a non-aggressive manner. Familiarity with their bodies is increased and they learn to use them creatively. Physical flexibility, co-ordination and cardiovascular fitness all improve. Classes are team-building and confidence enhancing. The participants discover that the whole of their bodies can register feelings of touch. Arms, legs, feet, knees, back or butt all feed back sensations of touch. Classes need to include rhythm and instrumental work, singing accompanied with movement, body awareness exercises, dance improvisations to music and contact improvisation. Contact improvisation is partner work where the weight between the two close moving partners gives rise to …