What is Acrobatic Gymnastics?
Acrobatic Gymnastics is an ancient activity that emphasizes the combined beauty of dance and acrobatics. Gymnastic skills add excitement to the exercises. Acrobatic balances show grace, strength and flexibility. Choreography and synchronization add flare and creativity to each exercise. Acrobatic Gymnastics favours body control in various positions, both on the ground and in the air. For this reason, the sport is included in the training programme of pilots, cosmonauts and parachutists. Acrobatic Gymnastics is fun for athletes of any age and athletic ability. This activity is a partner sport involving athletes of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Acrobatics is practiced and competed as Mens Pairs, Womens Pairs, Mixed Pairs, Womens Groups (3) or Mens Groups (4). Pairs are made up of a base and a top. Women’s groups are comprised of a base, middle and top partners and men’s groups have a base, two middle and one top partners. Bases are generally older athletes who display strength and balance
