What we see is not always all there is
Contrary to its appearance, a rhythmic gymnast's routine is very complex. Once one understands the rules and regulations of building such a routine, one will appreciate viewing it much more, seeing not only the beauty of the sequence, but also the hard work that has been put in to make a harmonic, synchronized routine.
A routine is usually between eighty and ninety seconds; it is very difficult to construct a routine within such a small time frame. There are five types of routines: with a rope, with a ball, with a hoop, with clubs and with a ribbon. …
