Once I watched an interview with a classical ballet dancer and choreographer, who shared that, during most of his life he knew he could paint well but he didn't try. One day, he told his wife, "I think I can paint." So, she bought him brushes, a canvass and lots of paint. Next in the interview he showed this amazing self-portrait, the very first piece he did, reminiscent of the works of Chagall. I...
Epic. … Join us at Hisense Arena at Melbourne Park from Wednesday 21 May – Sunday 1 June to witness more than 1,200 of the nation’s best gymnasts in action as they compete for the prestigious title of Australian National Champion in five Gymsports — Men’s and Women’s Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline and Acrobatic Gymnastics. While […]...
May 26-31st, 2014. I’m already packing for Nationals, once again to be hosted at Carleton University in Ottawa. Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Rhythmic Gymnastics Trampoline Gymnastics Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Details on the official website — gymnasticschampionships.ca With an Olympic Trampoline Champion and a best ever WAG Olympic performance in London, you’d think things should be very...
May 9th we’ll learn more about how FIG World Cup meets will lead to Olympic qualification. FIG Press Operations Officer Philippe Silacci: “The FIG will dramatically redesign its calendar and thereby its Olympic qualifications system,” he stressed. Silacci went on to say that the new rules will not affect the tournaments within the Rio 2016 […]...
Happy 35th birthday to a gymnast, who made everything exciting, including the rope: The perfect combination between Russian technique and Bulgarian choreography.It makes me wonder how someone like Titova or Selezneva would look, if a more daring choreographer created their routines. Watch her pirouettes! She would have easily won medals in 2014, under the new code, which puts high value on the change...
I’m surprised. In the litigation between the FIG and the Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical Committee stemming from an intercontinental judges course in December 2012, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the appeals of the six members of the Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical Committee implicated in the proceedings. The decision, and sanctions pronounced by the […]...
You know I love it when Bulgarian gymnasts perform well and the young Radina Filpova, who just placed 8th with hoop at the World Cup event in Lisbon is another example. Here is her final-worthy routine: I really enjoyed the throws of the hoop, especially the catch in a backscale that she does. Her pirouettes may need some work on the shape of the leg and height of the releve, but she performed them...
Though she only “narrowly outscored” Sara Rostom of Egypt, most felt Grace Legote from South Africa was the star of the African Rhythmic Championships. Post by Jodell de Sousa. Legote, at 21, was the eldest Rhythmic competitor. I’m predicting you’ll see her at Olympic Championships Rio. Click PLAY or watch the making of that photo […]...
Though I just watched another major Rhythmic competition, I understand it about as much as I understand Cricket. Perhaps slow motion video will help. FIG: Enjoy this beautiful slow motion clip of last weekend’s #Rhythmic #Gymnastics World Cup in Stuttgart Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube....
I attended the 12th African Championships to gain better perspective on the potential of FIG gymnastics disciplines in Africa. I’ve led coaching clinics in Senegal, Nigeria, Mozambique and South Africa and need a better answer to this question: Bread, not circuses? Should international sport truly be a priority for African nations? Shouldn’t resources be spent […]...
Another short post about Neviana with very expressive photos by Dimo Dimov! Neviana makes me very proud because she dares to dream and to go beyond what people can expect. Her recent finals with hoop and ribbon have really shown that she deserves to become part of the world elite. What distinguishes her is the risk, the artistic presence on the carpet, and the excellent choice of music that really...
Jr Women 1. Egypt 2. South Africa 3. Morocco I was surprised at the number and quality of Junior competitors from across the continent, Muslim nations included. Training apparatus is not quite so expensive as Artistic. A Rhythmic coach can find talent in Africa. Post by 12th African Gymnastics Championships, Tshwane....
Junior RG AA Results: 1st Hassan (EGY) 57.517 2nd: Gardiner (RSA) 52.217 3rd: Selim (EGY) 50.817 pic.twitter.com/KEOZsNzeBX — SAGF (@SAGymnastics) March 27, 2014...
She truly is stunning to watch. Snr RG AA Results: 1st: Legote (RSA) 57.333 2nd: Rostom (EGY) 57.000 3rd: Van Rooyen (RSA) 54.050 #AfricanChamps pic.twitter.com/BgV0Ezaoyo — SAGF (@SAGymnastics) March 27, 2014...
University of Pretoria. Looks great. MAG and WAG can train in the attached TUCS gym. Rhythmic has a dedicated training gym. And there’s an additional small matted room available for stretching. I have a media credential … but no internet access. Media is supposed to get “guest accounts” from the University. But all the guest […]...
I visited the tourist town of Walvis Bay, Namibia to see 200,000 flamingos and gymnasts. The club is impressive to look at. MAG, WAG, Rhythmic, Trampoline & Tumbling. more photos Unfortunately this facility must be set-up and taken-down each day. Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club is run by Vesko and Roumi Kostin from Bulgaria....
Began today for WAG and Rhythmic. … No, I do not know why she’s warming up on the Parallel Bar rail. 12th African Gymnastics Championships, Tshwane...
Neviana Vladinova has been making the ribbon take on a life of its won for a while now. But this routine is extremely original, fast, risky and surprising. This is by far the best with ribbon we have seen from a Bulgarian in decades, better than Silvia Miteva or even Simona Peycheva. Enjoy watching! Good luck to Neviana in Stuttgart where she has made her first ribbon final in big competition! Thank...
t control herself. Right? Well, let's think about it logically. Gizikova was a fine gymnast, who, in this instance, did a truly terrible job. But let me remind you that there are hundreds of girls in Russia who could perform this routine. Viner has coached many of these girls and, if she isn't working with them, she knows where to find them for sure. So why yell at Gizikova? Why not just tell her that...
— Gymnastics Coaching.com Gymnastics Coaching.com tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … home archives about contact ← Casimir & Annabelle Schmidt Brenna Dowell – Bars → incredible active flexibility March 6th, 2014 physical preparation , Rhythmic Post by Hong MA Wang . Share this: More 0 comments ↓ There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling...