Gymnastic Classes

Having discussed briefly the fundamentals of the apparatus techniques and body elements, we turn now to the aspect of music, a very important part of rhythmic gymnastics. All the exercises are performed to music and all the work in performance should be a direct reflection of the music, be it classical, jazz, rock ‘n roll or whatever. It is not imperative to be a musician to be a rhythmic gymnast or coach, but it most certainly helps if you have a sense of rhythm and you appreciate and understand music, if only a little. Simply to know the difference between beats, and be able to count or tap out a basic 2/4 or 3/4 rhythm helps i.e. to recognize whether there are two beats or three beats in the bar. This is important in understanding and feeling the type of movement which suits the two or three beat type of music, because they are very different. Three beat music is essentially a waltz time, and whether played quickly or slowly it suggest a lilting or swaying movement, whereas the two …

Originating back to ancient Greece, the sport of gymnastics has evolved from the exercise routines of soldiers to become what it is today, a world sport that encompasses six various disciplines: artistic gymnastics, sports aerobics, rhythmic gymnastics, sports acrobatics, trampoline work and general gymnastics. Rhythmic gymnastics is very similar to dance. This discipline involves either a single competitor or a five person team and uses five different types of apparatus ribbon, ball, clubs, hoop, and rope. Rhythmic gymnastics evolved from aesthetic gymnastics which was introduced in 19th century Sweden. In this discipline, students are encouraged to express their emotions through motion. It was then called grace without dancing . True enough; the rhythmic gymnast is an epitome of grace, with bodily movements ranging from calisthenics to more challenging activities choreographed to music. Another form of training called eurhythmics was developed that emphasized graceful movements …

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How to Start Rhythmic Gymnastics - wikiHow
Sign up to take gymnastic lessons. … Make sure you are warmed up before stretching. Intense stretching of the muscles can cause pulls. …
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St. Louis Spirits Gymnastics Club
Spirits is a gymnastics and cheerleading training center,located in St. Louis, Missouri. … We then sit down and do some basic gymnastic stretching together. …
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