Gymnastics - Rhythmic

History of Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic Gymnastics evolved in the 1800s from a host of related disciplines. It incorporated elements from classical ballet, such as pliés and arabesques, as well as the German system of emphasising apparatus work for muscle development and the Swedish method of using free exercise to develop rhythm
Originally group gymnastics with some choreography, it grew slowly until the first experimental competitions appeared in eastern Europe in the 1930s.
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) recognised rhythmic gymnastics as an official discipline in 1963, and a year later organised an international tournament in Budapest. In 1964 the tournament was officially declared the first Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships. Ludmila Savinkova of the Soviet Union became the first world champion.
The number of athletes grew as interest spread to other parts of the world. Gymnasts from the United States first appeared at the championships in 1973

Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Games
The sport of Gymnastics has featured in all of the modern Olympic Games.
Rhythmic Gymnastics was introduced at Los Angeles 1984.

Venue: Wembley Arena
Dates: Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 August
Gold medals up for grabs: 2
Athletes: Individual – 24, groups – 12

Where can I try Gymnastics?
Halton Gym Club
Kingston Gymnastic Centre
Southern Region Gymnastic Association