What is rhythmic gymnastics?

Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines gymnastics and dance with artistic and skilled use of hand -held devices. The concept of rhythmic gymnastics has existed since the 18th century, but since conception has evolved into a full Olympic sport.

first recognized as modern gymnastics in 1961 later became and remained known as rhythmic gymnastics. The first World Sport Championship took place in 1963, but it was not added to the Olympic competitions until 1984 as an individual sport. The category of group competitions was added to the Summer Olympics in 1996 to rhythmic gymnastics. Whether it is an individual or as a group, gymnasts must use the use of one or more hand -used devices used in sport. These include clubs, balls, hoops, ribbons, and rope. Competitors combine various elements of gymnastics and dances while manipulating the device.

in rhythmic gymnastsCE are competitors evaluated on the basis of twenty points of the scoring system. The scoring system has changed since its initial establishment, which began as a ten -point scoring system such as art gymnastics. Although the scoring system is always subject to the discretion of the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (Fig.), The International Sport Management Body, modified twenty points of the scoring system in 2005. The primary values ​​in the scoring system are based on three elements of routine - technical, artistic and implementation.

During the competition, the rhythmic gymnast can perform any combination of dance movements with gymnastics, but are evaluated not only in performing specific movements, but also their ability to handle their called apparatus and their creative and artistic expression. As with other competing sports that use music such as figure skating, their routines must be carefully choreographed and practiced indefinite number of times. Like competing gymnasts, they participateCI rhythmic gymnastics usually start at a young age. Many of them will start sport after introducing themselves in gymnastics, but can also develop interest due to dancing.

Three primary rhythmic gymnastics competitions are Grand-Prix tournaments, World Championship and Olympic Games.