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Take a Chance on Rhythmic Dance
Rhythmic
gymnastics originated in the 19th century and is now one
of the most exciting sports at the Olympics.
Dancing.
Gymnastics. Competition. Must they
really be kept separate
from each other? No! As a matter of fact, dancing and
gymnastics have been ___1___ to form rhythmic gymnastics.
Rhythmic gymnastics'' popularity
skyrocketed after its
debut at the 1984 Olympics. But it wasn't until
12 years later, when the group competition was added,
___2___ rhythmic gymnastics hit the mainstream.
Although it's fairly new in ___3___ with better-known
sports, rhythmic gymnastics has been developing for
quite some time. It is based on the ideas of a few
French thinkers from the 19th century ___4___ thought that
dancing was more than a fun, carefree
activity, and actually a form of self-expression. The
ideas eventually ___5___ a Swiss system of exercise that
allowed practitioners to move freely,
including dancing and stretching. This
way, dancers could express ___6___ and get a workout at
the same time. These ideas ___7___ changes and took
different turns, ending up
as the first form of rhythmic gymnastics around 1900,
when the final key element was added:
music.
In rhythmic gymnastics, competitors, either alone or
in small groups, use an apparatus to
perform a routine. If you watch the
sport, you will see gymnasts ___8___
ropes, hoops, balls, clubs,
or ribbons. Competitors ___9___ judges with their skills,
and unlike sports that are strictly athletic,
artistry is involved. Judges ___10___ points
based on the gymnastic performance as
well as artistic effect. The result is quite a
treat to watch, with gymnasts in
elaborately decorated
suits leaping, flipping,
throwing things high into the air and catching them, all
to the sound of an inspiring
tune. If you have something you want to express, why not
grab a hoop or a ribbon and let it out through rhythmic
gymnastics ? |
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Take a Chance on Rhythmic Dance
Rhythmic
gymnastics originated in the 19th century and is now one
of the most exciting sports at the Olympics.
Dancing.
Gymnastics. Competition. Must they
really be kept separate
from each other? No! As a matter of fact, dancing and
gymnastics have been combined to form rhythmic gymnastics.
Rhythmic gymnastics'' popularity
skyrocketed after its
debut at the 1984 Olympics. But it wasn't until
12 years later, when the group competition was added, that rhythmic gymnastics hit the mainstream.
Although it's fairly new in
comparison with better-known
sports, rhythmic gymnastics has been developing for
quite some time. It is based on the ideas of a few
French thinkers from the 19th century
who thought that
dancing was more than a fun, carefree
activity, and actually a form of self-expression. The
ideas eventually led to a Swiss system of exercise that
allowed practitioners to move freely,
including dancing and stretching. This
way, dancers could express
themselves and get a workout at
the same time. These ideas went
through changes and took
different turns, ending up
as the first form of rhythmic gymnastics around 1900,
when the final key element was added:
music.
In rhythmic gymnastics, competitors, either alone or
in small groups, use an apparatus to
perform a routine. If you watch the
sport, you will see gymnasts
making use of
ropes, hoops, balls, clubs,
or ribbons. Competitors impress judges with their skills,
and unlike sports that are strictly athletic,
artistry is involved. Judges
give points
based on the gymnastic performance as
well as artistic effect. The result is quite a
treat to watch, with gymnasts in
elaborately decorated
suits leaping, flipping,
throwing things high into the air and catching them, all
to the sound of an inspiring
tune. If you have something you want to express, why not
grab a hoop or a ribbon and let it out through rhythmic
gymnastics ? |
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