Anybody want to see my ElastiGirl do her rhythmic gymnastics routines at regionals?

[camibami]

For those that don't know (I certainly didn't until last year!) rhythmic gymnastics is an Olympic sport for women, that involves flexibility, hand apparatus (ribbon, rope, hoop, ball and clubs) and movement to music.


She's only 6, and she loves RG. You never saw such a focused, determined little girl as her when practicing. Its hard, too- the stretching alone is just brutal, and the coordination required is intense! Why, exactly, THIS particular obscure sport appeals to her, I don't rightly know. She's a dance class drop out, quit artistic gymnastics upon making the Level 4 team last year, she even hated Mommy and Me as a toddler. But rhythmic gymnastics? Loves it.

Here she is, my little ElastiGirl:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KgW3qz9k6wI Hoop routine

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2GEWyw7s_H0&feature=related Rope routine

[camibami]

I forgot- they also do a floor routine (no apparatus, just body elements) but I jacked the video all up. All around for Level 4 is 3 routines, hoop, rope and floor. The apparatus change every year per USAG- I think next year is ball and rope.

Also, leave her a comment if you have an account, if you want. RG is not popular here, so the only place to see it is Youtube. In ElastiGirl's mind, all great rhythmic gymnasts are on Youtube, so *her* routines on it are a big deal, LOL.

[beansprouts]

She is GOOD!

And very cute :001_smile:

[Remudamom]

What a cutie, cool name too.

[Barb F. PA in AZ]

I forgot- they also do a floor routine (no apparatus, just body elements) but I jacked the video all up. All around for Level 4 is 3 routines, hoop, rope and floor. The apparatus change every year per USAG- I think next year is ball and rope.

Also, leave her a comment if you have an account, if you want. RG is not popular here, so the only place to see it is Youtube. In ElastiGirl's mind, all great rhythmic gymnasts are on Youtube, so *her* routines on it are a big deal, LOL.

Oh she's so cute! Very accomplished for just 6. I will go leave a comment on the site :)

Barb

[Amy in Orlando]

She's a adorable! It's going to be fun to see where she goes with this!