acrobatic gymnastics
What is Acrobatic Gymnastics?
Acrobatic Gymnastics is a competitive gymnastic discipline where partnerships of gymnasts work together and perform figures consisting of acrobatic moves, dance and tumbling set to music.
How can I try this at home?
Acrobatic Gymnastics can easily be practised at home. Mums and dads and brothers and sisters, don't be intimidated! You can easily join in on the action. Class One up to Class Four have had an Acrobatic Gymnastics unit in term one of this school year. They can teach you the tricks of the trade.
All you need is a soft surface and enough space.
Always try to remember the safety rules. (See below)
Safety rules!
Although Acrobatic Gymnastics is not dangerous, there are some safety rules you should follow:
Communication. Tell each other what you are going to do.
Safely step on/off each other. The best way to execute is without shoes.
Never stand in the middle of someone's back!
Do not jump on or off your partner.
Observe the pictures/examples carefully.
Have fun!
The Bridge
One person lies on the ground on their back.
Grab each-other's ankles and try to make a bridge.
Try to keep your muscles tense.
floating chair
Support with straight arms on your partner's knees.
Try to keep your muscles tense.
Little airplane
Support with straight arms on you partner's knees
Try to keep you whole body tense.
Grab you partner's upper legs to support them.
The Tower
Go and kneel down like demonstrated in the picture.
Slowly get on your partner's back.
Ask for some help or use a step.
Official – 26th Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships – Antwerp (BEL), April 13-15, 2018.
World Championships Acrobatic Gymnastics - Antwerp, Belgium
In this video you can find an impression of Acrobatic Gymnastics at the highest level.
This tasteful video was recorded during the World Championships hosted by Belgium in our very own world famous city of Antwerp!
