This course provides coaches with a concise, yet comprehensive set of ballet exercises for rhythmic gymnastics (or any gymnastics discipline!). The basic body technique for rhythmic gymnastics is rooted in classical ballet. Proper ballet training is an essential foundation for rhythmic gymnasts from the beginning levels, all the way to Olympic Champions.
Course Details
The course includes example videos of each exercise in the complex from various angles, paired with instruction on proper technique from USA Rhythmic National Team Ballet Master, Sonya Yankova. Equal right and left side development and correct body alignment, as stressed in these exercises, are fundamental to healthy progression through the sport. The full ballet complex should take around 20 minutes to execute, allowing ballet to be incorporated, regardless of the length of the practice.
The Y207: Ballet for Rhythmic Gymnastics course is an elective course available for 2 CPE clinic credits. This course is only available for CPE clinic credit one time. Click here for Judging Continuing Professional Education Requirements.
Minors taking the course must be logged in to their own profile, not their parent/guardian profile, to receive credit for the course. View page 2 of the Parent How-To Guide for further information.
To print course certificates, individuals must have an active USA Gymnastics membership (Recreational Coach, Competitive Coach, Judge, Owner/Managing Director, or Athlete).
Fees & Policies
$25 for USA Gymnastics Members: Recreational Coach, Competitive Coach, Owner/Managing Director, Judge, Meet Director, Athlete (age 14 and older)
$40 for Non-Members (note: certificates are unavailable to Non-Members)
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Course fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another individual.
Course registrants must be a minimum of 14 years old.
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Disclaimer
This educational offering does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All information, content, and materials herein are for general information purposes only. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this course are hereby expressly disclaimed.
Registration
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