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DeutschRibbon (rhythmic gymnastics)
The ribbon is an apparatus used in the sport of rhythmic gymnastics. It is one of the five apparatuses utilized in this discipline, alongside the ball, clubs, hoop, and rope.
History
[edit]The ribbon was popularized by dancer Asaf Messerer, who was inspired by seeing Chinese acrobats dance with silk ribbons. In the 1940s, he began incorporating a ribbon into his choreography. The ribbon became a rhythmic gymnastics apparatus in 1971.[1]
Specifications and technique
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The official specifications for the ribbon are as follows:[2]
- Length: 6m
- Width: 4-6cm
The handle can be of any color and may be made of wood, bamboo, metal, or a synthetic material, such as fiberglass. It has a maximum diameter of 1 cm (2/5") at its widest, a cylindrical or conical shape, and may have an anti-slip grip with a maximum length of 10 cm (4"). The ribbon itself is made of satin or another similar cloth, and can be of any color. It may be multicolored and have designs on it, and it is doubled over for a length of 1m and sewn down along both edges at the end that attaches to the handle. A thread or ring swivel attaches the ribbon to the handle.[3]
Rhythmic gymnastics routines require the ribbon to constantly be in motion and create defined shapes.[2] The ribbon is generally held by the the handle with the thumb and pointer finger extended.[4] Because of the ribbon's length, the gymnast can easily become tangled in it or cause knots to form; juniors and beginner gymnasts may use shorter ribbons.[5] Penalties are taken for performing after a knot has formed or for allowing the end of the ribbon to lie static on the floor.[6]
Elements
[edit]Compulsory elements for the ribbon include flicks, circles, snakes and spirals, and throws. It requires a high degree of coordination to form the spirals and circles as any knots which may accidentally form in the ribbon are penalised. During a ribbon routine, large, smooth and flowing movements are looked for.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hoop, Ball, Clubs, Ribbon and Rope: The making of the apparatus that make Rhythmic Gymnastics unique". International Gymnastics Federation. March 19, 2021. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ a b "Rhythmic Gymnastics - Apparatus". International Gymnastics Federation. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Apparatus Norms" (PDF). International Gymnastics Federation. 17 August 2023.
- ^ Jastrjembskaia, Nadejda; Titov, Yuri (1999). Rhythmic gymnastics. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. ISBN 978-0-88011-710-4.
- ^ Schmid, Andrea Bodó (1976). Modern rhythmic gymnastics (1st ed.). Palo Alto, Calif: Mayfield Pub. Co. ISBN 978-0-87484-281-4.
- ^ "Rhythmic Gymnastics Code of Points 2025-2028" (PDF). International Gymnastics Federation. 26 April 2024.
- ^ "Apparatus Descriptions". www.fig-gymnastics.com. Federación Internacional de Gimnasia. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
External links
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- Asaf Messerer, soloist (1940): Ribbon Dance, Music by Reinhold Gliere (1875-1956), Elizabeth Paisieva, Choreography by Messerer and Lashchulin, Open Source Movies