Rhythmic Gymnastics

Young girls who train in it grow confident enough to perform and move gracefully, executing tumbles, balances, leaps and dance movements while manipulating an apparatus (rope, ball, hoop, clubs or ribbon), all within ninety seconds of music.

 

Rhythmic gymnastics is a beautiful sports. The spectator is often mesmerised by the grace, athleticism and balletic qualities of the gymnasts as they move across the floor, manipulating the colourful apparatus in their hands, in rhythm with musical accompaniment.

 

Young girls who love music and dance, who thrive on creativity and originality, and who are challenged to completely master the body and physical skills are drawn to this sport.

 

I have seen many parents, who want to encourage, even persuade their daughters to take up this sport. As one parent said once, «Even at the highest level of excellent performance, girls still look like a girls.» The may be thinking of the lovely outfits won by the athletes, the shimmering sequined leotards, the beautiful make-up and hairdos.