SAGF. Rhythmic Gymnastics Level 1 & 2 Judges Manual

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1 SAGF Rhythmic Gymnastics Level 1 & 2 Judges Manual

2 Contents: Section Contents Page number 1 General Rules SAGF Judging System 2-4 o Overview of Structure 2 o Examination Procedures 2 o Dress Code for Judges 3 o Rights and Duties of Judges 3 o Judges and Gymnasts Oaths 3 o Judges Panels 4 Overview of Levels Programme 5-10 o Age Groups 6 o Floor Sizes 6 o Apparatus Norms 7 o Replacement Apparatus 8 o Broken Apparatus or Apparatus Caught in the 9 Small Beams o Dress of the Gymnast 9 o Discipline of Gymnasts and Coaches 10 Summary of Penalties by the Co-ordinator Judge 10 2 Individual Individual Levels Programme 11 Individual Difficulty o Jumps/Leaps 11 o Balances 12 o Rotations/Pivots 12 o Dance Steps 12 o Risk Elements 12 o Pre-acrobatic Elements 12 Apparatus Elements o Rope 13 o Hoop 13 o Ball 14 o Clubs 14 o Ribbon 15 Judging Body and Apparatus Elements Connecting Elements and Directions 19 Individual Execution Individual Set Routines Level Group SAGF Group Programme 55 Group Difficulty 55 Group Execution Group Set Routines Elements List of Individual Elements in Order List of Group Elements in Order

3 Section 1 General Rules SAGF Judging System Overview of Structure Judges Level Min. Age of Candidate Level 1 Turning 16 in year of course Level 2 Turning 17 in year of course Level 3 (National) Level 4 (SA International) Turning 19 in year of course Levels Able to Judge Level 1 3 Individual and Group Level 1 7 Individual and Group All levels Competitions Able to Judge Club District Provincial Club District Provincial National Club District Provincial National N/A All levels All, except FIG Competitions Brevet 4 1* N/A All levels All including FIG Competitions Requalification Every Olympic Cycle (4 years) Every Olympic Cycle (4 years) Every Olympic Cycle (4 years) Every Olympic Cycle (4 years) Every Olympic Cycle (4 years) *See FIG Rules and Regulations on how to move up within the Brevet categories Number of Years in Each Level 1 Year 6 2 Years 8 2 Years 8 Every Olympic Cycle Every Olympic Cycle Number of Competitions 8 According to FIG rules Examination Procedures At all courses, candidates of any Level are required to write both a theory and practical examination. As this is the Level 1 and 2 Code of Points, we will focus on examination procedures for those courses. Judges Course Theory Practical Min. Total Pass Mark Level 1 50 Questions 65% min. Pass mark 10 Routines 50% min. pass mark Minimum pass mark 60% Level 2 75 Questions 70% min. pass mark 10 routines 50% min pass mark Minimum pass mark 65% 2

4 Dress Code for Judges Navy or black skirt or trousers (miniskirts or jeans are not allowed) Navy or black jacket White blouse (spaghetti straps are not allowed) In Winter, any additional covering must be Navy or Black Shoes must be black, navy or neutral Correctly dressed judges convey a sense of professionalism to gymnasts and parents at a competition. Judges not adhering to the above rules will not be allowed to judge! Rights and Duties of Judges All judges require knowledge of: The relevant Judges Code of Points SAGF Levels Programme SAGF Levels Routines Technical Regulations (Rules pertaining to the relevant competition) In addition, judges must: Remain impartial at all times Judge strictly per the Judges Code of Points Attend Judges meetings prior to any competitions Be available throughout the entire competition Be dressed in the prescribed uniform Have the prescribed routines and Judges Code with them Refrain from communicating with anyone (this includes cellular telephones and all social media) whilst judging, except in the case of a discussion with the Head judge immediately after scores have been handed in Write down the deductions, an impression mark may not be given Fill in judge s slips quickly and correctly without influence from any other judges Report any incorrect behaviour to the Director of Judging at any competition Be positive and encouraging to gymnasts and coaches Judges and Gymnast s Oaths Judge s Oath In the name of all the judges and officials, I promise that we shall officiate in this competition (name event) with complete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship Gymnast s Oath In the name of all gymnasts I promise that we shall take part in this competition (name event), respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, committing ourselves to a sport without doping and without drugs, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of the gymnasts 3

5 Judges Panels Judges panels should ideally consist of 4 judges per panel: Execution 1/Co-ordinator judge (CJ) Execution 2 Execution 3 Execution 4 All 4 judges will evaluate the routine independently of each other, write down the deductions on the given execution slip and give them to the CJ. The CJ will then compare the scores, calculate the final score by removing the highest and lowest marks and averaging the two middle scores. The CJ will take off any additional technical penalties and send all 4 marks to the competition scorer. If there is a difference in the two middle score of more than 0,5 the CJ will initiate a discussion about the exercise. Examples with 4 judges E1/CJ E2 E3 E4 Final Score , CJ initiates discussion as the difference between the middle scores is more than It is possible to have judges panels consist of 3 judges per panel due to a lack of judges at any given competition: Execution 1/Co-ordinator Judge Execution 2 Execution 3 In this case the judges will evaluate the routine independently of each other, hand their score to the CJ who will then average all three of the scores together to calculate the final score. If there is a major difference in the all three scores more than 0,5 the CJ will initiate a discussion about the exercise. Examples with 3 judges E1/CJ E2 E3 Final Score with a discussion as to the difference in score CJ initiates discussion as the difference between the middle scores is more than No judge can be forced to change their score of any given exercise, it is important to remember though that exercises are judged with human eyes. In any discussion about an exercise in question, listen to what the other judges say, it is possible to have missed an important element or large fault that will bring a score into the given range. 4

6 Overview of SAGF Levels Programme SAGF Programme Recreation High Performance Fun Rhythmic Levels Voluntary Level 8-10 Individual Group Individual Group All Rhythmic Gymnastics Competitions take place under the auspices of the South African Gymnastics Federation (SAGF) Only gymnasts registered with the SAGF may participate in Competitions. An exception will be made for gymnasts registered in the neighbouring Region 5 countries With permission from the SAGF other organisations may use the SAGF Rhythmic Gymnastics Levels Programme Gymnasts may only compete in one individual and one group level at any competition Gymnasts may compete in more than one level during the course of the year, provided they progress and not regress. Levels: The Levels Programme is further divided into two sections: Novice (Level 1-3) Intermediate (Level 4-7) Individual Individual Group Group 5

7 Age Groups: Level 1 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 O11 Level 2 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 O11 Level 3 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 O11 Level 4 U9 U11 U13 U15 O15 Level 5 U9 U11 U13 U15 O15 Level 6 U9 U11 U13 U15 O15 Level 7 U9 U11 U13 U15 O15 Level 8 U11 U13 U15 O15 Level 9 U13 U15 O15 Level 10 U15 O15 Groups NO AGE GROUPS Each individual Level is divided into age groups to ensure that only gymnasts of a similar age compete against each other and increase the number of competitive sections. Ages are taken as of 1 January in the year of competition, e.g. U11 refers to any gymnast that turns 11 in the year of competition. It does not matter if she turns 11 on the 1 st of January or the 31 st of December of that year Floor sizes: Floor length Floor width Novice Level 1 13m 3 ½ -4m Level 2 13m 3 ½ -4m Level 3 13m 3 ½ -4m Intermediate Level 4 13m 7 ½m Level 5 13m 7 ½m Level 6 13m 13m Level 7 13m 13m Voluntary Level 8-10 and HP 13m 13m Crossing the boundary of the floor area with any part of the body or the apparatus will be penalised by the CJ. There is no penalty if the apparatus or body passes over the boundary without touching the ground. There will not be a CJ penalty if the apparatus is leaves the floor area in the last movement of a routine and ends outside the floor area There will be a CJ penalty if the apparatus leaves the floor area and returns by itself There will be a CJ penalty if the gymnast ends the routine outside the floor area Each routine must be performed entirely on one floor area, there will be a CJ penalty if the gymnast changes floor areas or ends her routine on a different floor The Penalty by the CJ for each time an individual or group gymnast or apparatus crosses the boundary of the floor area 0.3 The penalty by the CJ for any gymnast changing floors during the routine or ending the routine outside the floor area 6

8 Apparatus Norms: Apparatus for Level 1 7 Level Apparatus 1 Dance Rope 2 Dance Hoop 3 Dance Ball 4 Dance Rope Clubs 5 Dance Hoop Ribbon 6 Dance Ball Clubs 7 Dance Hoop Ribbon Rope: Material: Hemp or similar suitable material Length: Optional but should be proportionate to the height of the gymnast Thickness: 6-8mm Shape: No handles. May have 1 knot on each end Colour: Optional but bright colours are advised. Rope may be multi coloured Hoop: Material: Wood or synthetic material Size: Juniors / Senior level hoops must have a minimum weight of 300 grams Other levels may have lighter hoops proportionate to the size of the gymnast Size: Juniors: mm diameter Seniors: mm diameter Other levels may have smaller hoops depending on the age of the gymnast It is suggested that the hoop is hip height Shape: Round Colour: Optional. Shiney tape may be used. May be multi coloured Ball: Material: Rubber or soft plastic, antistatic Weight: Senior balls must be minimum 400 grams Junior balls may be lighter Size: Senior balls must be mm in diameter ONLY UNDER 9 GYMNASTS MAY USE JUNIOR BALLS Please also take the size of the gymnast into consideration Colour: Optional Clubs: Material: Wood or synthetic materials Weight: Senior and Junior clubs must be minimum 150 grams Length: Senior and Junior clubs must be mm in length Under 9 and under 11 gymnasts may use shorter clubs proportionate to their height and arm length Colour: Optional. Shiney tape may be used. May be multi coloured 7

9 Ribbon stick: Material: Wood, bamboo, fiberglass or synthetic materials Length: mm Diameter: Maximum 10mm at its thickest point Shape: Cylindrical or conic Grip: The top of the stick may have a grip of maximum 100mm in length Colour: Optional Ribbon: Material: Satin or similar material Weight: A minimum of 35 grams Width: 40-50mm Length: See table below Level Age Group Minimum length of Ribbon Fun Rhythmic All 3 m Level 1-3 for skill tests U7 3 m U9 / U11 / O11 4 m Level 5 & 7 U9 / U11 / U13 4 m U15 / O15 5 m Voluntary levels U11 4 m U13 / U15 5 m O15 6 m - Penalty by the Coordinator Judge for individual and group exercises for apparatus not conforming to the norms Replacement Apparatus According to FIG Rules, competition organisers must place a full set of replacement apparatus for the gymnast s use on three sides of the carpet. At club, provincial and national levels in the Region 5 areas this is not always possible due to different age groups competing at the same time and therefore requiring different sizes of apparatus. The SAGF allows gymnasts to place one replacement apparatus just outside of the competition carpet for her use. A replacement apparatus may be used if the gymnast s apparatus crosses the boundary of the floor area or if her apparatus becomes unusable. The original apparatus must be outside the floor area before a replacement is taken. There is no CJ penalty for using the replacement apparatus but there will be penalties if replacement apparatus is used incorrectly - CJ penalty if more than one replacement apparatus is used - CJ penalty if a replacement is used while the original apparatus is still within the boundaries of the floor area If the gymnast loses the apparatus it is up to her to retrieve it or take a replacement. A member of the public or a competition official may not return the apparatus to the gymnast - CJ penalty for unauthorised retrieval of the apparatus 8

10 Broken Apparatus or Apparatus Caught in the Small Beams If the apparatus breaks or gets caught in the small beams of the ceiling the gymnast or group will not be allowed to start the routine over. The gymnast or group will not be penalised for the apparatus breaking or getting stuck but will be penalised by the execution judges for the consequences. E.g. leaving out body or apparatus elements. No gymnast or group is allowed to continue a routine with a broken apparatus!!! The gymnast or group may stop the exercise in which case the exercise will not be evaluated The gymnast or group may continue the exercise with a replacement apparatus in which case the penalties will be the same as for using a replacement apparatus If the apparatus breaks or gets stuck in the last movement of the exercise and the gymnast ends with a broken apparatus or with no apparatus there will be an execution deduction but no CJ penalty If the gymnast or group continues an exercise with a broken apparatus the exercise will not be evaluated Dress of the Gymnast At interclub/ provincial competitions Level 1-7 gymnasts must wear their club leotards. At National events Level 1 7 gymnasts must wear their provincial leotards Voluntary (Level 8 and up) and High Performance gymnasts may wear voluntary leotards that conform to the rules set out in the FIG Code of Points. There is no limit to the number of leotards a voluntary gymnast may have. All the above-mentioned leotards must conform to the following rules: A correct leotard must be of non-transparent material, therefore leotards that have some parts in lace must be lined from trunk to chest The neckline of the front and back of the leotard must be no further down than half of the sternum and the lower line of the shoulder blades Leotards may be with or without sleeves, but dance leotards with narrow (spaghetti) straps are not allowed The cut of the leotard at the top of the legs must not go beyond the fold of the crotch (maximum), undergarments worn beneath the leotard should not be visible beyond the seams of the leotard itself The leotard must be skin-tight to enable judges to evaluate the position of every part of the body The leotards of Group gymnasts must be identical (of the same material, style, design and colour). However, if the leotard is made of a patterned material, some slight differences due to the cut may be tolerated It is allowed to wear: Long tights down to the ankle, over or under the leotard A full-length one-piece leotard (unitard) provided that it is skin-tight The length and colours of the fabric covering the legs must be identical on both legs (the harlequin look is forbidden), only the style (cut or decoration) may be different A skirt that does not fall further than the pelvic area over the leotard, tights or unitard The style of the skirt (cut or decorations) is free, but the skirt must always fall back on the hips of the gymnast. The ballet tutu look is forbidden. Gymnasts may perform their exercise with bare feet or gymnastics slippers (toe shoes) The hair style must be neat and trim and make-up clear and light It is not allowed to wear jewellery or piercings which jeopardise the safety of the gymnast Any bandages or support pieces must be of a beige or skin colour Emblems or publicity must conform to the technical regulations 0.3 per routine CJ penalty for any irregularities in the dress of the gymnast or one time for the group at fault 9

11 Discipline of the Gymnasts and Coaches Gymnasts or Groups should be present in the competition area only once they have been called by either the microphone, the CJ or when the green light/flag is shown It is forbidden to warm up in the competition area unless permission is given by the competition organiser During a group exercise, gymnasts are not allowed to communicate verbally with each other Individual and Group gymnasts must enter the floor area rapidly without musical accompaniment and establish the start position immediately During a performance of an exercise the coach of the individual or group or any other delegation member may not communicate with the gymnast, group or judges in any manner CJ penalty for lack of discipline of gymnasts or coaches Summary of Penalties taken by the Co-ordinator Judge The total of these penalties will be deducted from the final score 1 For each crossing of the boundary of the floor area by the apparatus or any part 0.3 of the body or the apparatus leaving the floor area and returning by itself. Each time 2 For each gymnast or group gymnast ending her exercise outside the floor area or 0.3 changing floor areas 3 For any use of non-conforming apparatus (group or individual) 4 More than one replacement apparatus used 5 Unauthorised retrieval of the apparatus 6 Unauthorised use of a replacement apparatus (original apparatus still in the floor area 7 Dress of the gymnast or group not conforming to the regulations (one time per 0.3 group) 8 Emblem or publicity not conforming to the technical regulations Bandages or support pieces not conforming to the regulations Early or late presentation by the gymnast 11 Gymnasts warming up in the competition area without permission 12 Group gymnasts communicating verbally with each other 13 Entry of the group or individual not conforming to the rules 14 Coach communication with the gymnast or judges during the exercise 15 For a group gymnast leaving the group during an exercise For use of a new gymnast if a gymnast leaves the group for a valid reason 10

12 Section 2 Individual Individual Levels Programme Total points Difficulty 5.00 points Execution points When the judge has evaluated the routine, they must hand in the deductions to the CJ who will then calculate the final score. The final score will be the total deductions from the maximum score of For example, 2.3 deductions will be out of the maximum Difficulty Difficulty (D) in the SAGF Level 1 7 set routines consist of specific body and apparatus elements that must be performed correctly. It is extremely important for any judge to understand the terminology used for both body and apparatus skills. A judge should also spend time in the gym learning how to evaluate elements with body and apparatus. Each SAGF Level routine consists of 10 elements: 2 x Jumps / Leaps 2 x Balances 2 x Rotations 4 x Other (apparatus elements / dance steps /additional body elements / risk /pre-acrobatic elements) For an element to be considered valid in any routine it must be performed with the correct basic characteristics of the given body element group or apparatus handling. Jumps/Leaps All leap and jump difficulties must have the following basic characteristics to be considered valid elements: Elevation. The leap/jump must have enough height to show the correct shape in the air. A fixed and defined shape. There must be a moment in the air that a judge can clearly see the shape of the required leap/jump. Amplitude. Each leap and jump in the level 1-7 routines has a minimum requirement. E.g. Chasse scissor jump legs 45 degrees (Level 3 Free Dance) The leap/jump must be co-ordinated with the required apparatus handling. 11

13 Balances All balance difficulties must have the following basic characteristics to be considered valid elements: A fixed and defined shape. A balance position must be clearly held without any movement in the shape Amplitude. Each balance in the Level 1-7 routines has a minimum requirement. E.g. FW Leg balance on flat foot minimum 70 degrees (Level 4 Rope) Balances can be held either on a flat foot or a relevé (high on toes). This is specified in the list of elements and written routines for each level The balance must be co-ordinated with the correct apparatus handling Rotations/Pivots All rotation (pivot) difficulties must have the following basic characteristics to be considered valid elements: A fixed shape for the entire rotation. The position required must be held until the end of the rotation. Minimum basic rotation of 360. From the three step turn in Level 1 to the attitude pivot in Level 7 the gymnast must perform one full rotation in the correct position. Amplitude in the shape. Each rotation has a minimum requirement. E.g. Level 6 Free: pivot with the leg held FW (amplitude 70 degrees) Be performed on relevé. All rotations, except the three step turn in Level 1, must be performed high on the toes without dropping the heel, hopping or sliding on the floor. Be co-ordinated with the required apparatus handling Dance Steps Dance steps are defined as a minimum of 8 seconds of continuous movements connected to the rhythm and character of the music. In the Level 1 7 free exercises gymnasts must show musicality and expression using the entire body to convey the character of the music e.g. Folk dance, contemporary Dance steps in an exercise with apparatus must show the same characteristics as above while constantly keeping the apparatus in motion without mistakes The movements in dance steps must be logically connected without any unnecessary stops or long preparatory movements Risk Elements Risk elements are described as horizontal or vertical rotations of the body connected to large or medium throw or catch of the apparatus. E.g. throw roll catch with ball (level 6) or catch of the hoop into a cartwheel (level 7). For the risk element to count as a difficulty there must be a successful throw and catch of the apparatus The gymnast must lose visual contact with the apparatus for a moment during the rotation of the body The rotation of the body must be at least a full 360 degrees, if the rotation is incomplete the risk element will not be considered valid Pre-acrobatic Elements Pre-acrobatic elements are elements of body rotation such as cartwheels, rolls and walkovers. These elements must be performed with the correct technique to be considered valid as elements 12

14 Only the following groups of pre-acrobatic elements are allowed: Forward, backward and side rolls without flight Walkovers forward, backward, cartwheels without flight Walkovers performed with different types of support (on the chest, on the shoulders, on the hands). Chest roll/fish rolls: walkover on the floor over one shoulder with passing through the vertical of the stretched body, performed forwards or backwards. Apparatus Elements Rope The rope should always keep a defined shape and not sag or slacken. The rope should move continuously and smoothly through the routine not losing its shape through contact with the gymnast s body or the floor. The rope can be held in a number of ways: With the ends (knots) in one or two hands With one end in one hand (open rope) or open rope held in the middle by one or two hands Rope held folded in two, three or four One hand in the middle and the other hand at the end Technical requirements of the rope: Passing through the rope, turning the rope backwards, forwards or laterally. This must show clear elevation by the gymnast and a clean shape of the rope Skips and hops through the rope, usually done in a series (minimum 3). These need not be very high jumps but must be high enough to let the rope pass under the feet without touching the floor. The rope can turn forwards, backwards or laterally. Skips can be done with rotations of the body, with the rope turning twice under the feet (doubles) or with the arms crossing and uncrossing Rotations can be done on the horizontal, vertical or sagittal planes. With the rope folded in two, three or open. The apparatus must maintain a clear shape throughout the rotation Throws of the rope. The rope must keep a clear shape in the air and should be caught neatly at the ends (no more than 10cm from the knots) Tosses (echappé/lasso) of one end of the rope. The rope should maintain its shape in through the movement and be caught neatly by the knot Swings, large circles, wrapping of the rope around the body and rebounding movements are also possible but are not considered as fundamental technical elements with the rope. Hoop During hoop routines the apparatus must remain in precise planes during the different movements, with no visible vibrations. The hoop must change plane and direction in a logical fashion seemingly without effort. The hoop can be held in a number of ways In an under grip with one or two hands holding the hoop from underneath Over grip with one or two hands holding the hoop from the top If the hoop in on the vertical plane the hand can be inside or outside the hoop Technical requirements of hoop: Passing through the hoop, with a single jump or leap or with a series (min 3) of small skips or hops. The movement must be done without the hoop touching the body or the floor 13

15 Rolls of the hoop on the body or on the floor. The roll can be initiated by a push from the hand or from a rotation. The movement must be fluid without the apparatus bouncing or vibrating. Rotations around the hand or other body part. Rotations must be without visible vibrations or sliding onto another body part Rotations around the axis of the hoop on the floor, around or on the hand or any other body part. The movement must be precise without the hoop losing its axis or sliding from its original position Throws and catches. These can be performed in many different directions and planes by one or two hands or another body part. The plane of the hoop must remain clear in the air without visible vibrations. Throws and catches must be precise, either with one or two hands or any other body part. Swings, circles, figure eight and passing the hoop around or under the body are also possible but are not fundamental technical elements with the hoop. These movements must also be performed without affecting the plane of the hoop and with logical connections Ball Movements with the ball should be fluid, the ball must be lightly held in the hand with fingers conforming to the shape of the apparatus. The ball should not be squeezed against the forearm or by the fingers (gripping). Technical requirements with ball Rolls of the ball on the body or on the floor. The rolls must begin with a gentle impulse of the hand or other body part and should be done without the apparatus bouncing on the body or floor. Bounces can be done with the hand or another body part. They must be performed with the hand or body part following the movement of the apparatus without slapping the ball. Large figure eights and circles are movements begin from the shoulder. The hand must remain under the ball throughout the entire movement without gripping the apparatus. Throws and catches should be performed noiselessly. Throws can be performed by swinging or pushing movements by one or two hands with the ball leaving the hands from the tips of the fingers. Catches can be with one or two hands or another body part and must be precise. Passing the ball around the body, swings, flip over movements and roll of the body over the ball can also be performed but are not fundamental technical elements of the apparatus. These must also be done without gripping the ball and should be smooth, fluid movements. Clubs The clubs should always be held at the head in a light but firm grip. The club become an extension of the arm. 14

16 Technical requirements with clubs: Small circles of one or both clubs. The movement is initiated by the wrist and the arms of the gymnast must remain straight throughout the movement. Mills: at least 4 small circles of the clubs with time delay and by alternating crossed and uncrossed wrists and hands each time. The wrists should stay close together during the entire movement (less than 10cm apart). Asymmetric movements are movements where the two clubs are traveling in different planes and directions at the same time. E.g. one club performing a large circle on the sagittal plane while the other performs small circles on the horizontal plane. Small throws of one or two clubs are initiated by the wrist. The clubs should rotate quickly in the air. Gymnasts can catch the club by the body and then slide the club so that the head is back in the hand. A large throw of one or two clubs differs from the small throw as it is a movement from the shoulder. When thrown together the clubs must move simultaneously in the air without separating. Catches should be precise, it is possible to catch the club on the body and immediately correct the grip. Swings, large circles, rolling the club on the floor or body and tapping movements are also possible but are not fundamental technical elements of clubs Ribbon The ribbon must be in continuous movement throughout the routine, with clean patterns and precise shapes. The entire length of the ribbon must participate in all patterns and should never lie on the floor or become knotted around itself or the gymnast. The ribbon should be held firmly in the hand without end of the stick being visible. Technical requirements of ribbon: Spirals are a movement from the wrist that create 4 or 5 small circles along the length of the ribbon. The spirals must all be the same shape and size and the entire ribbon should participate in the pattern Snakes are a movement from the wrist that create 4 or 5 waves along the length of the ribbon. These waves must be of identical shape and size with the entire ribbon involved in the pattern. Gymnasts can pass through or over the pattern created by the ribbon. While the movement is being performed, the ribbon should hold its shape and not droop or sag onto the floor. Toss (echappé) is a small throw of the ribbon stick. It is a low throw initiated by a flick of the wrist with the entire ribbon remaining in the air for the throw and catch. Large circles and figure eights of the ribbon. Movement begins from the shoulder and the entire ribbon should show a clear shape in the air without sagging or drooping. Throws and catches. The ribbon can be thrown by the stick or by the ribbon itself with different techniques. The end of the ribbon may not remain on the floor during the throw and catches should be done cleanly with the ribbon moving directly into the next pattern required without stopping on the floor. A boomerang throw is a throw of the ribbon whilst holding on to the end of the apparatus and as the stick touches the floor the gymnast pulls back and the stick returns to the hand. Swings, rotations of the stick around the hand and rolls of the stick on the body are also possible but are not fundamental technical elements of ribbon. These handling elements must be performed with the entire length of the ribbon remaining in the air for the whole movement. 15

17 Judging Body and Apparatus Elements A body or apparatus element is valid if: Scenario 1. A difficulty is performed correctly with the basic characteristics of the given movement 2. A difficulty is performed with the given basic characteristics but there is a small 0,1 execution mistake of body or apparatus 3. A difficulty is performed with more than the required basic minimum e.g. Basic requirement, passe pivot 360 degrees, gymnast performs 540 degrees correctly Deduction (E deductions only) 0.0 Scenario 2 Examples 0,1 Execution mistake Level 1 Dance Long sit with body FW The gymnast performs the element correctly but her toes are not pointed. No deduction for the element but 0.1 execution deduction for incorrect body segment Level 1 Rope 4x SW chasse, CW rotations in frontal plane The gymnast performs the SW chasse correctly but the rope hits the floor on each rotation. No deduction for the element but 0.1 execution deduction for incorrect handling in the work plane Level 2 Dance Dance steps The gymnast performs the dance steps but for one of the movements is slightly off the rhythm of the music. No deduction for the element but 0.1 execution deduction for isolated interruption in the harmony between movement and music Level 2 Hoop Boomerang to catch in knees The gymnast performs the roll and re-catch of the hoop but the hoop vibrates in its movement along the floor. No deduction for the element but 0.1 execution deduction for incorrect handling, vibrations Level 3 Dance FW Splits The gymnast shows ample flexibility in the split but her hips are not quite touching the floor. No deduction for the element but 0.1 execution deduction for lack of amplitude in the shape Level 3 Ball Arabesque balance with bounce The gymnast performs the balance and bounce correctly but the lifted leg is slightly bent. No deduction for the element but 0.1 execution deduction for body segment held incorrectly Scenario 3 Examples More than the required minimum Level 1 Dance Small FW body wave The requirement is a small body wave but the gymnast performs a technically correct large body wave. No deductions for the element and no execution deductions Level 1 Rope Soutenu turn 360 degrees The requirement is 360 degrees but the gymnast performs 380 degrees with no technical mistakes. No deduction for the element and no execution deductions Level 2 Dance Arabesque balance 45 degrees The gymnast correctly performs a 90 degree arabesque balance. No deductions for the element and no execution deductions Level 2 Hoop Patter turn The degrees are not specified in the patter turn but rotations have a minimum of 360 degrees. If the gymnast performs 540 degrees the element is still correct and there is no execution deduction Level 3 Dance Passe pivot The requirement is 360 degrees but the gymnast correctly performs 720 degrees with no technical errors. There will be no deduction for the element and no execution deduction Level 3 Ball Stag leap The minimum requirement is 120 degrees. If the gymnast performs a leap of 180 degrees with no technical mistakes there will be no deduction for the element and no execution deductions 16

18 A body or apparatus element is not valid when Scenario Deduction 1. The element is omitted altogether 2. The element is performed without the basic characteristics required 3. The gymnast performs a different element from the one required 4. The given element is performed with a major, 0,3 or more execution mistake (+ E deductions) 5. The apparatus handling connected to the body element is different from what is stated in the levels manual 6. The gymnast performs the incorrect number of connected body elements. Scenario 1 Examples Omitting an element Level 1 Dance Patter turn A gymnast forgets a part of the routine and omits the patter turn, deduction for omitting the element Level 1 Rope 4x SW chasse The gymnast drops the rope and takes a long time to retrieves it. She leaves out the 4x SW chasse as a way of catching up with the music. deduction for omitting an element Level 2 Dance Turning gallop The gymnast stumbles in the chasse of the turning gallop and omits it as a way of correcting her mistake. deduction for omitting an element. Level 2 Hoop Backbend The gymnast chooses to omit the backbend as she has a back injury. deduction for omitting an element Level 3 Dance Passe pivot A coach has misinterpreted the written routines and each gymnast from that club omits the passe pivot as a result. Each gymnast will have deduction for omitting an element Level 3 Ball Small body wave The gymnast performs the required apparatus handling but omits the required body wave when the ball rolls. deduction for omitting an element Scenario 2 Examples Lacking Basic characteristics Level 1 Dance Double foot balance The gymnast s feet move on the floor during the double foot balance meaning that the balance does not have the basic characteristic of a fixed position. deduction for the element + relevant execution deductions Level 1 Rope 1x Stretch jump passing BW through rope The gymnast gets stuck in the rope during the jump therefore the element does not have the basic characteristics of passing through the rope. deduction for the element + relevant execution deductions Level 2 Dance Dance steps For the entire 8 seconds of the dance steps the gymnast does not work with the rhythm of the music therefore the dance steps do not have the basic characteristic of musicality. deduction for the element + relevant execution deductions Level 2 Hoop FW passe balance In the balance the gymnast s raised leg moves as she performs the Fig-8 with the hoop. The balance does not have the basic character of a fixed position and the deduction is + relevant execution deductions Level 3 Dance Scissor jump The gymnast performs the scissor jump but one of her legs only reaches 30 degrees, the element does not have the required amplitude of 45 degrees and will incur a deduction + relevant execution deductions Level 3 Ball Stag leap with bounce The gymnast performs the stag leap correctly but performs the bounce once she has landed from the jump. The element no longer has the basic characteristics of bouncing the ball and will have a deduction for the element Scenario 3 Examples Different element Level 1 Dance 3 Step turn The gymnast performs a chaine turn instead of the required 3 step turn. These two turns have different basic characteristics therefore the gymnast has changed the element and there will be a difficulty deduction 17

19 Level 1 Rope 4x stretch jumps through the rope The gymnast performs the required 4 jumps through the rope but in each jump her knees are lifted into a tuck position. She has changed the shape of the required element and will incur a difficulty penalty Level 2 Dance SW Passe balance The gymnast performs a FW passe balance instead of the required SW passe balance. She has changed the required shape of the element and will receive a deduction for the element Level 2 Hoop - ½ rotation BW toss Instead of a ½ rotation the gymnast performs a higher throw of 1½ rotations. This has changed the throw into a medium height throw instead of a small throw. There will be a difficulty deduction for changing an element Level 3 Dance FW splits The gymnast performs a SW split instead of the required FW split, she has changed the shape of the element and will receive a difficulty deduction for the element Level 3 Ball Anticlockwise FIG 8 Instead of performing the required anticlockwise FIG 8 the gymnast performs the second part of the movement in the sagittal plane. This has changed the required shape of the element and cannot be called a valid FIG 8. difficulty deduction Scenario 4 Examples 0.3 or more execution mistake Level 1 Dance FW Roll During the FW roll the gymnast loses her balance and falls onto her back on the floor. There will be a difficulty deduction and a 0.7 execution deduction for total loss of balance with fall Level 1 Rope Soutenu turn In the soutenu turn the gymnast loses her balance and corrects the movement by taking a step to the side. There will be a 0.3 execution deduction for Axis of the body not at the vertical and ending with one step and therefore the element cannot be valid Level 2 Dance Arabesque balance During the balance the gymnast s supporting leg slides on the floor in an attempt to correct her balance. 0.3 execution deduction for loss of balance additional movement with travelling and deduction for the element Level 2 Hoop Toss ½ rotation The gymnast drops the hoop and picks it up after one step. execution deduction for loss and retrieval after 1 2 steps and deduction for the element Level 3 Dance FW Splits The gymnast starts to lose her balance in the FW split and puts her hand on the floor to correct herself. execution deduction for loss of balance with support on one or two hands or on the apparatus therefore the element cannot be considered valid Level 3 Ball 3x SW chasse then ¾ gallop While passing the ball around the body during the chasse the gymnast drops the ball and it rolls out of the floor area before she can retrieve it. 0.7 execution deduction for loss outside the floor area (regardless of distance) and difficulty deduction for the element Scenario 5 Examples Apparatus handling Level 1 Rope 3 Step Turn The gymnast correctly performs the 3 Step Turn but unwraps the rope from her body only after the turn is completed. The handling is no longer connected to the body element and the element cannot be considered valid. difficulty deduction Level 2 Hoop Patter Turn During the patter turn the hoops slides off the gymnast s body and falls to the floor. This means that the handling was not completed and there will be a difficulty deduction for the element and the relevant execution deduction for loss of apparatus Level 3 Ball Bounce 2x with hand 1x with shoulder The gymnast performs 3x bounces with hand, leaving out the required bounce with the shoulder. The element can no longer be considered valid as it does not meet the requirements. difficulty deduction Level 4 Rope FW Leg Balance The gymnast performs a FW FIG 8 instead of the required BW FIG 8. She has changed the required handling of the element and it can no longer be considered valid. difficulty deduction Level 4 Clubs Passe Pivot During the pivot the gymnast holds the clubs over her head without tapping them together. The required handling has not been performed and so the element cannot be considered valid. difficulty deduction Level 5 Hoop Large throw to catch in knees The gymnast performs a small throw of the hoop instead of the required large throw. The element no longer has the required basic characteristics and cannot be considered valid. difficulty deduction 18

20 Level 5 Ribbon Scissor Jump The gymnast performs snakes during the scissor jump instead of spirals. The element cannot be considered valid as it no longer has the required handling. difficulty deduction Level 6 Ball Dance Steps During the Dance Steps the gymnast leaves out a required FIG 8 with the left hand. The handling has not been completed in the dance steps and so they cannot be considered a valid element. difficulty deduction Level 6 Clubs FW Leg Balance and FW Body wave The gymnast does not complete the required 3 small circles during the body wave. The handling is therefore incomplete and the element will not be considered valid. difficulty deduction Level 7 Hoop Throw roll, catch roll The gymnast throws the hoop incorrectly and chooses to leave out the first roll so as not to drop the hoop. The element will not be valid as it no longer has the required rotation element under the apparatus. difficulty deduction Level 7 Ribbon FW Leg Turn The gymnast performs the snakes with her right hand. The element cannot be considered valid as the requirement is snakes with the left hand. difficulty deduction Scenario 6 Examples Incorrect number Level 1 Dance 4x Passe Hops The gymnast performs 3 passe hops instead of the required 4. The element is no longer considered valid. difficulty deduction Level 1 Rope 4x SW Chasse The gymnast performs 5 SW Chasse instead of the required 4. difficulty deduction Level 2 Dance 2x Chasse passe hop The gymnast is late on the music and compensates by performing only one chasse passe hop. The element is no longer valid and there will be a difficulty deduction Level 2 Hoop 4x SW Chasse The gymnast performs 4x SW chasse but realizes she is extremely early on the music so she continues to SW chasse until she is working correctly with the music. There are now more than 4 SW chasse and the element is no longer valid. difficulty deduction Level 3 Dance 2x Chaine Turns The gymnast changes the set directions of the routine and only completes 1½ chaine turns. There will be a difficulty deduction as she did not complete the second chaine Level 3 Ball 3x SW Chasse then Turning Gallop The gymnast performs only 2x SW chasse before completing the turning gallop. The requirement is 3x chasse and so the element is no longer valid, difficulty deduction Connecting Elements and Directions While the SAGF Level 1 7 exercises are set and all gymnasts must perform the correct elements and choreography as set out in the Levels Manual, each individual gymnast is encouraged to interpret the choreography of the routine in her own personal style. Gymnasts will not be penalised for changing the positions of the free arms in all of the set routines. The specific apparatus work of the connecting element should be performed as set out in the routines booklet and be performed without execution mistakes The set routines were choreographed on right-handed, right-legged gymnasts. While the set directions of the routine must be followed, minor changes in direction due to a left-legged gymnast will not be penalised Left-handed gymnasts should perform the entire set routine mirror image to a right-handed gymnast. This will incur no penalty 19

21 Individual Execution (E) Execution (E) Individual Routines Deductions for artistic and technical faults are added together with the deductions for D to make up the final score. For example: - Artistic faults Technical faults D deductions Total 2.9 Artistic Faults Character When performing the Level 1 7 set routines gymnasts must show the judges that they can hear and understand the character and rhythm of the music. The style of body and apparatus movements should reflect the character of the music. Connections The movements of the gymnast should be logically connected without any interruptions or prolonged, unnecessary stops. For example If a gymnast forgets a part of the set routine and stands still for a few seconds Rhythm The movements of the body and apparatus should correlate precisely with the musical accents and phrases Expression A union of strength, beauty and elegance. Ample participation of all body segments (head, face, arms, hands etc.) to create supple, expressive movements. Rigid or underdeveloped movements are penalised. Artistic Faults Connections Rhythm Harmony between music and movement Body Expression Directions or more Isolated 1.0 Entire interruption. exercise is a Each time up to series of 1.0 disconnected elements Isolated interruption. Each time up to 1.0 Isolated moments where not all segments participate Insufficient participation of all segments Segmentary, rigid movements in the entire exercise Majority of the routine performed with incorrect directions. (Not valid for mirrored routines by LH gymnasts) Lack of harmony between music and movement at the end of the exercise 1.0 Entire exercise is disconnected from the rhythm of the music 20

22 Technical Faults Body Gymnasts should show technical mastery of movements with correct technique, body alignment and control throughout the duration, penalties are given for any alterations in shape, incomplete movement and lack of amplitude. Apparatus Gymnasts must show absolute control of the apparatus during a routine. The apparatus must show clear and precise movements without any alteration in the basic shape or plane required. Technical Penalties Penalties Music Absence of harmony between music and movement at the end of the exercise due to loss of apparatus: loss of apparatus Absence of harmony between music and movement at the end of the exercise Generalities Basic Technique Leaps/Jumps Balances Rotations Incomplete movement or lack of amplitude in the shape of body elements Travelling without throw: adjusting the body position on the floor Body segment held incorrectly during a body movement. Each time up to 1.0 Loss of balance: additional movement without travelling - Heavy landing - Incorrect landing (e.g.: clearly arched back or straight leg in the landing) Shape neither fixed nor clearly held Shape neither fixed nor held during rotation - Partial support on the heel during rotations in relevé - Hopping - Sliding or travelling during rotation Body Movements Loss of balance: additional movement with travelling Axis of the body not at the vertical and ending with one step Loss of balance with support on one or two hands or on the apparatus Total loss of balance with fall 21

23 Pre-acrobatic Elements Loss of the apparatus (for the loss of 2 clubs the judge will penalise once based on the number of steps to retrieve the furthest club) - Heavy landing - Unauthorised technique Apparatus Loss and retrieval without steps Loss and retrieval after 1 2 steps Loss and retrieval after 3 or more steps Loss and retrieval outside the floor area (regardless of distance Loss of the apparatus which does not leave the floor area and use of replacement apparatus Loss of the apparatus (no contact) at the end of the exercise Technique Basic Technique Imprecise trajectory and catch in flight with 1 step - Incorrect catch with the help of 1 hand (exception: catches outside the visual field) - Incorrect catch with the help of the body - Involuntary contact with the body - Incorrect handling: Amplitude, shape, work plane - Rope not held at both ends Each time, up to a maximum of 1.00 Loss of one end of the rope with a short stop in the exercise Feet caught in the rope during jumps or hops Imprecise trajectory and catch in flight with 2 or more steps including chassé Rope Involuntary wrapping around with an interruption in the exercise 22

24 Basic Technique Basic Technique Basic Technique Knot in the rope without interruption in the exercise Incorrect handling: Alteration in the work plane, vibrations, irregular rotations on the vertical axis Each time, up to a maximum of 1.00 Catch after throw, contact with the forearm - Involuntary incomplete roll over the body - Incorrect roll with bounce Sliding on the arm during rotations Feet caught in the hoop when passing through Incorrect handling: Ball held against the forearm (gripping) Each time, up to a maximum of Involuntary incomplete roll over the body or arms - Incorrect roll with bounce Catch with involuntary help of the other hand (exception: catches outside the visual field) Incorrect handling: - Irregular movements - Incorrect plane - Arms too far apart in the mills (more than 10cm) Each time, up to a maximum of 1.0 Knot in the rope with interruption in the exercise Hoop Catch after throw, contact with arm above the elbow Ball Clubs 23

25 Basic Technique Basic Technique Alteration in the synchronisation in the rotation of the 2 clubs during throws and catches Lack of precision in the work plane of the clubs during asymmetric movements Alteration in the pattern of the ribbon (snakes, spirals insufficiently tight, different sizes and amplitude etc) Each time, up to a maximum of 1.0 Incorrect handling: Imprecise passing, ribbon stick involuntarily held in the middle, snap of the ribbon Each time, up to a maximum of 1.0 Knot in the ribbon without interruption in the exercise The end of the ribbon stays on the floor involuntarily during patterns, throws, echappé etc. Ribbon Involuntary wrappings around body parts with interruption in the exercise Knot with interruption in the exercise 24

26 SAGF Set Routines Level 1 7 Level 1 Dance Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: Centre back Starting position: Stand upright, feet together Hands on hips and parallel LEAN FORWARD SLIGHTY WITH STRAIGHT INTERLOCK FINGERS AND REACH FW WITH BACK. BEND KNEES AND RAISE HEELS ONE AT A TIME ALTERNATING R,L,R,L PALMS FACING THE FLOOR STEP FW L AND LIFT R KNEE INTO PASSÉ POSITION BEND ARMS WITH HANDS IN FRONT OF CHEST THEN EXTEND R ARM SW, L ARM UP REPEAT ON OTHER LEG BEND ARMS WITH HANDS IN FRONT OF CHEST PLACE L FOOT OVER R AND PERFORM ¾ SOUTENU TURN. END WITH FEET TOGETHER FACING SIDE STRETCH R LEG FW POINTING TOES ONTO FLOOR. STRETCH R LEG BW POINTING TOES ONTO FLOOR. REPEAT AGAIN TO THE FRONT THEN CLOSE FEET PERFORM SW 3 STEP TURN TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE FLOOR. END WITH FEET TOGETHER FACING THE FRONT THEN EXTEND BOTH ARMS DIAGONALLY DOWN ARMS INTO 5 TH POSITION DURING ROTATION THEN PLACE ARMS SW SWING ARMS FW AND BW IN OPPOSITION TO LEGS. WHEN CLOSING FEET, PLACE HANDS ON HIPS HANDS ON THE HIPS 4 X PASSÉ HOPS ARMS SWING IN OPPOSITION TO LEGS 4 x runs FW kicking heels BW Jump into demi plié with parallel feet then stretch legs to stand Lift arms diagonally FW and up Hands go onto hips then stretch arms SW DOUBLE FOOT BALANCE ON TOES ROLL HANDS AROUND EACH OTHER IN FRONT OF BODY THEN STRETCH ARMS SW PATTER TURN ON STRAIGHT LEGS HANDS ON HIPS Run BW on toes, knees bent Wave hands while arms move FW up to horizontal SW Lunge to the R then close feet Stretch arms diagonally overhead then place hands on hips STEP RHYTHMIC FW ROLL ENDING IN LONG SIT PLACE HANDS ON FLOOR TO ASSIST WITH ROLL AND END ROLL WITH ARMS STRETCHED OVERHEAD REACHING FW, LIE ON THE LEGS IN LONG SIT HOLD FOR 2 COUNTS BEFORE RETURNING TO UPRIGHT POSITION (MUST SHOW AMPLE FLEXIBILITY) REACH FW WITH THE ARMS THEN STRETCH OVERHEAD Tuck legs and turn SW R onto knees to end facing Place hands on floor in front of body side of floor Small bunny hop to feet then stretch legs to Lean on hands then place hands on hips stand Walk 8 steps on toes in a circle ending with feet together Cross arms horizontally in front of body and move arms SW and outwards SMALL FW BODYWAVE PERFORM A FW ARM CIRCLE WITH BOTH ARMS 25

27 4 X SW CHASSE TOWARDS BACK OF FLOOR ARMS SW Place L foot over R and perform ¾ soutenu to end facing front Arms into 5 th position during rotation then place arms SW FW PASSÉ BALANCE ARMS SW Close feet and reach FW until lying on floor Walk hands FW on floor Place hands on floor next to chest and stretch Hands on floor arms to perform backbend, bending knees so that the feet point towards / touch the head Lie flat on floor. Perform 360 degree SW roll Arms stretched above the head Lie on stomach with chest slightly lifted off the Bend elbows placing palms under the chin floor Bend one knee at a time alternating R,L,R,L Bend elbows, palms under the chin End position: Lying on stomach, L leg bent, R leg straight, tilt head to the R Bend elbows, palms under the chin Level 1 Rope Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: Centre back Starting position: Stand feet together and parallel 1 knot per hand, arms SW, standing on middle of rope to make a V shape with the rope Stretch R leg FW then BW on floor Swing L arm FW, R arm BW then swop 1 ¼ Patter turn R to end facing side of floor L hand on waist, R arm performs outwards overhead circles to wrap the rope 2-3 times around the body SW 3 STEP TURN TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE FLOOR. END WITH FEET TOGETHER FACING THE FRONT UNWRAP ROPE DURING THE TURN THEN PUT BOTH KNOTS INTO R HAND AND CATCH MIDDLE OF ROPE WITH L HAND. END WITH R HAND DOWNWARD IN FRONT OF BODY AND L HAND KNEEL ONE LEG AT A TIME. ROLL SW L OVER BUTTOCKS ENDING ON KNEES UPWARD SW ROTATE ROPE OUTWARD ABOVE THE HEAD IN HORIZONTAL PLANE. FREE HAND CAN TOUCH FLOOR TO ASSIST WITH ROLL Stand one leg at a time and place feet together Bring arm downward R allowing rope to wrap slightly around legs then swing arm and catch middle of the rope with the L hand FW PASSÉ BALANCE ROTATE ROPE BW (FAN) Close feet with demi plié Circle arms BW until middle of rope touches back of legs 4 x Walks on toes Hold knots in R hand and rotate rope BW in sagittal plane, free arm SW 2 X GALLOP JUMPS ROTATE ROPE BW IN SAGITTAL PLANE, FREE ARM SW Stand feet together Place 1 knot into L hand and immediately swing rope BW overhead and trap middle of rope underneath feet making V shape with rope Step SW R, lifting L into Passé left then repeat to Step on rope each time the other side then close feet DOUBLE FOOT BALANCE ON TOES SWING ROPE FW OVERHEAD AND IMMEDIATELY SLIDE R HAND DOWN ROPE TO MAKE LOOP ON R SIDE. DURING THE BALANCE 26

28 CIRCLE THE LOOP OF THE ROPE 4 X FW IN SAGITTAL PLANE Drop heels and bend knees slightly Slow the rope down by reaching downwards PLACE R FOOT OVER L AND PERFORM 360 LOOP OF ROPE ROTATES HORIZONTALLY DEGREE SOUTENU TURN INWARDS OVERHEAD Turn body slightly L On L side of the boy, let go of the rope with the L hand as well as the loop of the R hand to end with one knot in the R hand and rope stretched out on floor pointing towards the back of the floor Face front and gallop over the stretched rope Hold rope still while performing gallop over to end with rope and R hand next to R side of the body FEET TOGETHER PULL FREE END OF ROPE FW UP AND CATCH THE END WITH L HAND Feet together FW fig 8 with 1 knot per hand 4 X STRETCH JUMPS 4 X FW SKIPS Run BW on toes with bent knees Place L hand in front of body, R arm SW. Wrap rope 4 x around R arm by continuing FW rotations SW lunge to the left with R foot flexed then Unwrap the rope by rotating the R hand BW repeat on the other side Turn ¼ SW R to face the side, feet together Once rope is unwrapped place knots in R hand and rotate clockwise in frontal plane 4 X SW CHASSE TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE ROTATE ROPE IN CLOCKWISE FRONTAL PLANE FLOOR Close Feet Catch middle of the rope with the L hand Turn ¼ L to face the front Keeping hands apart, make an inward fig 8 in the horizontal plane, up, down, up to end with R hand downward in front of body and L hand upward SW 1 X STRETCH JUMP LET GO OF MIDDLE OF THE ROPE AND PLACE 1 KNOT INTO L HAND AND IMMEDIATELY SWING ROPE BW OVERHEAD AND SKIP THROUGH ROPE Stand feet together Allow rope to swing BW overhead and trap middle of rope underneath feet making V shape with rope Stand feet together Behind the back place both knots into R hand Bend FW keeping legs straight End position: Stand up straight, feet together Wrap rope around the legs then let go of knots Rope stays wrapped around the legs, arm arms stretch diagonally upward Level 2 Dance Body Arms (optional but recommended) Difficulty Starting place: Centre back Starting position: Long sit facing front Arms stretched to the side with hands touching floor Draw R leg up into passé position then stretch R leg while drawing L leg up into passé position before closing legs Arms stay stretched to the side with hands touching the floor 27

29 Open legs into straddle sit Perform inwards front rotation of the arms to end with arms stretched diagonally up STRADDLE SIT, LEAN FW WITH THE BODY ARMS STRETCHED FW ON FLOOR BW ROLL OVER THE SHOULDER TO END ON THE HANDS ON FLOOR TO ASSIST WITH BW ROLL KNEES Stand R then L Lift arms up R then L 360 degree patter turn R to end facing the front Arms up then stretch arms SW SW PASSÉ BALANCE then close feet PERFORM SMALL ARM WAVE SW CHASSE PASSÉ HOP CHASSE PASSÉ HOP ARMS SW IN THE CHASSE AND IN THE HOP SWING THE OPPOSITE ARM TO LEG FW 2 X PASSÉ HOPS SWING OPPOSITE ARM FW 3 X RUNS KICKING FEET BW THEN CLOSE THE PERFORM INWARDS FRONT ROTATION OF THE FEET STEP TOGETHER STEP TAP TO THE R, REPEAT TO THE L ARMS TO END WITH ARMS SW R ARM PERFORMS AN INWARD FRONTAL ROTATION TO END SW, THEN REPEAT WITH THE L ARM RUN BW ON TOES ARMS LIFT UP AND WAVE DOWNWARDS WHILE RUNNING FEET TOGETHER, FW BODY WAVE PERFORM A FW ARM CIRCLE WITH BOTH ARMS Step SW R and place L foot behind R to perform Arms SW small curtsy ¾ Patter turn L to end facing side of floor Arms into 5th position during rotation then place arms SW ARABESQUE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT 45 ARMS SW DEGREES, CLOSE FEET Grapevine step L towards back of the floor Arms SW 360 DEGREES PASSÉ PIVOT FROM STEP ARMS PREPARE IN 3 RD POSITION THEN LIFT PREPARATION. END FEET TOGETHER FACING SIDE ARMS INTO 5 TH POSITION DURING THE ROTATION. END WITH ARMS SW Grapevine step L towards the back of the floor Hands on hips then turn body 180 degrees L to face the other side and perform grapevine step R still towards the back of the floor Sitting turn R by stepping R and kneeling onto L knee, end on knees facing left side of the floor Hands on floor to assist with sitting turn then place hands on hips Tap feet on floor 3 x Twist shoulders slightly in opposition to legs Bunny hop to feet then stretch legs to stand Lean on hands then stretch arms SW Chasse SW L towards back of floor then stand on Arms SW then reach arms towards back of floor L leg with R leg stretched to the side CHASSE SW R TOWARDS THE FRONT OF FLOOR ARMS SW DURING THE CHASSE AND IN 5 TH THEN 180 DEGREES TURNING GALLOP JUMP AND TURN TO END FEET TOGETHER FACING THE FRONT POSITION DURING THE GALLOP. END ARMS SW STEP CHAINE TURN FW END FACING FRONT ARMS IN 1 ST POSITION DURING THE ROTATION Step rhythmic FW roll to end on long sit Hands on floor to assist with roll End position: Open legs to end in straddle sit Arms stretch diagonally upward 28

30 Level 2 Hoop Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: ¾ of the way back in the centre Starting position: Stand feet together, bend R knee slightly to raise R heel Hold hoop vertically overhead with an inward grip Swop feet to bend L knee and raise L heel then swop again before closing feet Move hoop FW and downward while performing a FW rotation of the hoop around its own axis 2 x runs on the spot kicking the heels BW then close the feet Keeping the hoop in the frontal plane, pass overhead from L hand to R hand and back down Patter Turn L on bent knees. End with feet together then point R foot FW Rotate hoop anticlockwise around its vertical axis swopping hands behind the back. End with hoop down in frontal plane then lift overhead CHASSE GALLOP JUMP, CLOSE FEET HOLD HOOP OVERHEAD DURING CHASSE AND PASS THROUGH DURING GALLOP THEN BRING HOOP DOWN TO FRONTAL PLANE STEP BW ONTO BENT L LEG AND FLEX R FOOT TOSS HOOP ½ ROTATION BW ON HORIZONTAL WITH HEEL ON FLOOR Step SW onto bent R leg and pose with L foot in passé position Step onto L leg and turn ¼ L to face side of floor, point R foot SW towards front of floor CHAINE TURN R TOWARDS FRONT OF FLOOR, END FACING FRONT WITH FEET TOGETHER PATTER TURN R ON BENT KNEES 2 x steps FW on the heels then close feet. Bend knees and lift heels slightly while leaning FW with trunk to look through hoop STAND FEET TOGETHER AND PERFORM DOUBLE FOOT BALANCE OF TOES Step SW R onto slightly bent leg and flex L foot with heel on floor. Swop sides 3 x CROSS L FOOT OVER R TO PERFORM 1 ¼ SOUTENU TURN TO END FACING R SIDE OF FLOOR (POINT 3) AXIS, CATCH UNDER GRIP Adjust R hand to over grip and pass hoop around the body on the horizontal plane to the L hand taking it with an under grip Keeping hoop in the horizontal plane, lift above head to hold with both hands BRING ARMS DOWNWARD TO END WITH HOOP AROUND THE WAIST ROTATE HOOP CLOCKWISE AROUND THE WAIST. WAVE ARMS FROM IN FRONT OF BODY TO SW BEFORE CATCHING HOOP WITH R HAND Unwrap hoop by rotating anticlockwise then hold hoop in front of body like steering wheel and shake wrists to move hoop slightly PLACE HOOP VERTICALLY ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF BODY AND ROTATE HOOP FREELY ON THE VERTICAL AXIS. HANDS ON HIPS WHILE HOOP IS ROTATING Keeping hoop in the frontal plane, swing hoop downward and up to in front of the chest, cross wrists and swop hoop into L hand swinging it downward and out to the L TAKE HOOP IN BOTH HANDS AND BY LIFTING ARMS UP AND BACK DOWN, PERFORM A CIRCLE OF THE HOOP IN THE FRONTAL PLANE. END WITH HOOP HELD IN FRONT OF BODY 4 X SW CHASSES R TOWARDS POINT 4 ROTATE HOOP ANTICLOCKWISE IN FRONT OF BODY Close feet to face the back of the floor Catch hoop and lift overhead to hold with both hands Step R towards point 5 and perform R side sitting During sitting turn, hold hoop overhead. Once turn to end on knees facing L side of floor kneeling, bring hoop down to rest front side of BACKBEND ON KNEES MUST SHOW AMPLE BACK FLEXION. FINISH UPRIGHT hoop on floor TAKE ARMS UP AND BW THEN RETURN TO REST THE HOOP ON FLOOR IN FRONT 29

31 Sit onto L side and open legs into straddle sit Rotate hoop 4 x clockwise above head facing front (point 1) Rotate the body to kneel facing R side of floor then continuing the rotation, stand with the R then L foot to end facing the front of the floor (point 1). End with feet together Bring hoop down to hold horizontally in front of the body with both hands. End by dropping R hand and lifting L hand so hoop is now in sagittal plane FW PASSÉ BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT FW FIG 8 IN SAGITTAL PLANE R,L,R,L STAND FEET TOGETHER AND BEND KNEES THEN FIRST PLACE HOOP IN SAGITTAL PLANE ON RUN FW KICKING HEELS BW 3-4 TIMES BEFORE CLOSING FEET TO CATCH HOOP WITH KNEES FLOOR, ADJUST GRIP IF NECESSARY. THEN PERFORM A SMALL BOOMERANG WITH THE HOOP. CATCH THE HOOP WITH THE KNEES Face front R corner (point 2) and kneel one leg at a time Hold hoop horizontally in front of the body with both hands Sit on floor next to heels and perform BW roll Put legs into hoop and pass through during the over the shoulder to end on knees End position: kneel sit facing point 2. Head turned to look at point 8. roll. Hoop is balanced on thighs, hands on hips Level 3 Dance Body Arms (optional but recommended) Difficulty Starting place: ¾ of the way back in the centre Starting position: Stand facing L side of floor. R L hand on hip, R hand behind head knee bent and R heel raised. Trunk turned slightly to the R Swop feet to bend L knee and raise L heel then swop again before closing feet to face the front of the floor (point 1) with knees slightly bent Keeps hands where they are and twist the trunk slight L then R again. While turning to face front, interlock fingers and reach FW with palms facing Stretch legs and turn 1/8 R to face point 2 then bend knees again to pose STRETCH LEGS AND PERFORM BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT WITH ONE LEG FW 60 DEGREES Close feet and patter turn 7/8 to end facing front (point 1) with feet together 3 X PASSÉ STEPS FW WITH TRUCK TWISTED IN OPPOSITION TO LEGS THEN CLOSE FEET KICK R LEG FW JUST ABOVE FLOOR THEN STEP BW ONTO R FOOT AND FW ONTO L FOOT (STEP BALL CHANGE) LUNGE PREPARATION INTO 360 DEGREES PASSÉ PIVOT. END FACING FRONT (POINT 1) TURN ¼ L TO FACE L SIDE OF FLOOR. GRAPE VINE STEP SW R (SIDE, BEHIND, SIDE) ON HEELS AND THEN PLACE L FOOT OVER R TO POSE the floor Keep fingers interlocked and perform wave with hands in front of body then stretch arms towards knees ARMS STRETCH SW THEN OVERHEAD Bring R arm SW down then L arm SW down. Place hands on hips HANDS ON HIPS * HANDS ON HIPS ARMS IN 3 RD POSITION DURING LUNGE AND 1 ST POSITION DURING PIVOT R ARM SWINGS DIAGONALLY DOWN AND L ARM DIAGONALLY UP THEN SWOP 2 X. DURING POSE, PLACE R HAND BEHIND HEAD AND L HAND ON HIP AND SALUTE WITH R HAND BY STRETCHING IT UP. 1 ¼ Soutenu turn to end facing front (point 1) Arms stretch SW and swing to perform clockwise circle CHASSE SCISSOR JUMP LEGS 45 DEGREES ARMS SW 4 x runs kicking the heels BW in a semi-circle to end facing the back Arms extend FW then SW *ALSO PART OF DANCE STEPS! 30

32 CHASSE CARTWHEEL TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE FLOOR. END FACING R SIDE OF FLOOR (POINT 3) Step FW R and slide L leg BW into deep lunge. Turning R, roll onto L side and keep rotating until sitting in stag position facing point 2 Turn L into tuck sit facing point 7 Stretch R then L leg in the air BW ROLL OVER THE SHOULDER TO FINISH ON THE KNEES ARMS OVERHEAD DURING CHASSE AND CARTWHEEL THEN END ARMS SW L hand on floor to assist roll then place R hand on floor and stretch L arm FW during stag position Hands on floor behind the back Hands on floor behind the back HANDS ON FLOOR TO ASSIST ROLL SLIDE INTO FW SPLITS ARMS SW STRETCH OPPOSITE ARM TO LEG FW Turn towards back leg and bending back leg on Hands on floor then stretch arms SW floor cross the front leg over to stand up. End facing front (point 1) SIDE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT FOOT HEAD FREE ARM SW LEVEL ¼ turning tuck jump to face point 3 Hands on hips Step SW R and perform ¾ pose turn to end Hands on hips facing point 1 CHASSE STEP STAG LEAP 120 DEGREES ARMS SW TOWARDS POINT 1 Close feet before running small steps BW on toes Arms wave in front of body and finish overhead with bent knees Moving BW, step flat R then onto ball of L foot R arm SW down, L arm up then flat R again Repeat steps on the other leg Swop arms Turn ¼ R to face point 3 Arms into 3 rd position 2 X CHAINE TURNS TOWARDS THE BACK OF ARMS IN 1 ST POSITION DURING THE ROTATIONS FLOOR (POINT 5) R Side sitting turn towards point 5 to end on Hands on floor to assist roll knees facing point 7 End position: Place one foot FW to lunge on toes Arms perform FW circle then place palms on front knee Level 3 Ball Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: Back centre Starting position: Stand facing L side of floor feet together, bend R knee slightly to raise R heel Ball held between R hand and R shoulder. Left arm up. Turn ¼ R to face point 1 and lunge with R leg FW, left foot pointed BW on floor Stretch arms FW and roll ball from chest to hands Close feet and bend knees leaning FW with trunk Bounce ball R,R,L and catch with L hand, free arm is SW Lift bent R leg FW up Throw ball under the leg from L to R hand Run 4 x kicking the heels BW then close the feet Place L elbow over R elbow toss ball then uncross arms and catch with the R hand Step SW R into small lunge and flex L heel on floor then close feet Place ball between R hand and R shoulder and using the R elbow, bounce / toss the ball and catch with the R hand SW PASSÉ BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT ROTATE BALL FW OVER THE BACK OF THE HANDS 31

33 Close feet and perform L patter turn on bent knees to end facing point 1 BEND KNEES AND PERFORM SMALL WAVE WITH THE TRUCK CHASSE STEP STAG LEAP 120 DEGREES Close feet Step together step curtsy to the R then to the L TURN ¼ L TO FACE L SIDE OF FLOOR AND PERFORM FW BODY WAVE ARABESQUE BALANCE 60 DEGREES ON FLAT FOOT THEN CLOSE FEET 3 X SW CHASSE L THEN ¾ TURNING GALLOP TO END FACING POINT 1 Stand feet together facing point 1 BEND TRUNK FW SLIGHTLY PLACE L FOOT OVER R TO PERFORM 360 DEGREE SOUTENU TURN TO END FACING POINT 1 Chasse hop chasse hop STAND FEET TOGETHER Pass ball behind the back USING BOTH HANDS ROLL BALL UP THE CHEST THEN DOWN THE BACK TO CATCH BEHIND. BRING BALL TO FRONT IN R HAND STRETCH BALL FW IN CHASSE AND BOUNCE DURING THE LEAP Hold ball in R hand Keeping the arms in the frontal plane, pass ball overhead from R hand to L hand then during curtsy stretch arms diagonally with ball towards the floor. Repeat on the other side to end with ball in R hand ANTICLOCKWISE HORIZONTAL FIG 8 WITH THE BALL. FREE ARM SW 1 X LARGE BOUNCE PASS BALL ANTICLOCKWISE AROUND BODY X 1 DURING THE CHASSES THEN HOLD BALL BETWEEN THE CHEST AND CROSSED FOREARMS DURING THE GALLOP Stretch arms and roll ball from chest to hands BOUNCE BALL 2 X WITH R HAND THEN 1 X WITH R SHOULDER AND CATCH. FREE ARM SW HOLD BALL IN R HAND 4 x bounces with R hand PERFORM SMALL TO MEDIUM HEIGHT THROW, CATCHING WITH 2 HANDS 4 x runs FW kicking heels BW Rotate ball FW over the back of the hands Close feet on toes Place ball against chest STEP LUNGE PREPARATION INTO 360 DEGREE HOLD BALL AGAINST CHEST WITH TWO HANDS PASSÉ PIVOT End facing front and run BW on toes with bent Stretch arms FW and roll ball from chest to knees hands then reach up with arms Stand feet slightly open Place ball in between the feet Stand up with arms stretched overhead Ball in between feet Bend knees slightly and perform FW roll ending Hold ball in between the feet during roll then in long sit place on floor in long sit Open legs into straddle sit and lean FW with the Place hand on top of ball truck Sit upright Roll ball towards the body End position: bend R leg on floor and cross L leg Hold ball between legs and stretch R arm up and over L arm down. Head looks towards the R arm 32

34 Level 4 Dance Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: At the back of the floor, between point 5 and 6 Starting position: Curtsy position with the R leg Arms in bras bas position in front of the L leg Step SW with the L leg and perform curtsy with the R leg behind. Then stretch legs to stand in 3 rd position Arms move through 1 st position into 2 nd position. As legs curtsy, perform small arm wave L then R arm FREE ARM SW PERFORM SMALL ARM WAVE SIDE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT FOOT MUST BE HELD AT HEAD HEIGHT AT THE MINIMUM Close feet and turn ¼ R to face point 4 Hands on hips FW CHASSE R THEN L THEN PERFORM 3 SMALL DURING CHASSES MOVE R ARM THROUGH 1 ST SPRING POINT JUMPS R,L,R. DURING FIRST TO 2 ND POSITION THEN DO THE SAME WITH THE SPRING POINT FACE POINT 3 FLOOR. THEN L ARM TURN BODY TO FACE POINT 7 ON FLOOR. DURING SPRING POINTS ARMS 1 ST THEN 5 TH CLOSE FEET THEN 2 ND POSITION END WITH HANDS ON THE HIPS FW CHASSE R THEN L THEN PERFORM 2 SMALL DURING CHASSES MOVE R ARM THROUGH 1 ST SPRING POINT JUMPS R,L TO 2 ND POSITION THEN DO THE SAME WITH THE L ARM. DURING SPRING POINTS ARMS SW THEN SLIGHTLY BEHIND THE BODY SWING LEG IN RING KICK ARMS UP Close feet and turn to face point 2 on floor Arms SW CHASSE STEP SPLIT LEAP - MINIMUM 120 ARMS OPTIONAL DEGREE AMPLITUDE Small runs L,R,L to pause on bent L leg R foot Arms SW and tilt to the L then to the R held against L ankle, then repeat to the other side Facing the R side, chasse R small hop, facing L side, chasse L small hop, FACING POINT 4 CHASSE CARTWHEEL ON 1 HAND Small runs towards point 4 and turn to end facing point 8 LUNGE PREPARATION PASSÉ PIVOT 360 DEGREE ROTATION DIRECTLY INTO SOUTENU TURN 360 DEGREE ROTATION Small jump into 3 rd position plié with L foot in front, then stretch legs to stand Moving towards point 7, chasse R sitting turn R to end on knees facing front Extend R leg SW and turn trunk slight to the L Kneel sit facing front Stand to face point 3 ARABESQUE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT AMPLITUDE MINIMUM 70 DEGREES Close feet and perform small wave of body then turn to face front Point R foot SW L knee bends then lift through turned out passé position to close feet. Repeat with the L leg. DURING R CHASSE L HAND ON HIP, R ARMS SW, DURING L CHASSE R HAND ON HIP, L ARM SW, DURING 3 RD CHASSE BOTH HANDS ON HIPS R arm moves through 1 st into 2 nd position. L hand on hip ARM OPTIONAL Arms in bras bas Arms SW then hands allowed on floor to assist with sitting turn Arms in a stretched 3 rd position Bent arms crossed in front of body Arms SW ARMS OPTIONAL Arms perform inward FIG 8 to end in 5 th position Stretch R arm diagonally downward then lift back to 5 th. Repeat with the L arm. 33

35 3 pique steps BW then close feet During BW steps arms perform small waves in front of body. Then hold arms SW. MOVING TOWARDS POINT 8, CHASSE STEP ARMS OPTIONAL COSSACK JUMP AMPLITUDE MINIMUM 70 DEGREES 2-3 runs assemblé, small tuck jump with turned Arms in bras bas out legs to land in 5 th position plié Grapevine steps SW towards point 2, twisting Arms SW hips STEP CHAINE TURN STEP FW ROLL. STAND TO ARMS OPTIONAL, HANDS MAY ASSIST IN FW FINISH AND TURN TO FACE POINT 1 ROLL LUNGE PREPARATION 360 DEGREE PIVOT ARMS OPTIONAL WITH FREE LEG HELD IN LOW ARABESQUE POSITION AMPLITUDE MINIMUM 30 DEGREES. END FACING POINT 2 End position: Step onto L foot, R foot in curtsy position Arms in bras bas Level 4 Rope Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: Back R corner (point 4) Starting position: Stand feet parallel Rope folded in half. Knots in R hand, middle in L hand held in front of the body SW spring point jumps with flexed feet R,L,R then close ACW fig 8 in frontal plane (front, behind, front) then catch middle of rope in l hand and pull rope against hips Tuck jump BW rotation of the folded rope passing through Turn slightly to face point 8 and run FW kicking heels BW 3x then close feet FW roll, feet stay together during preparation. Stand up to finish CHASSE L LEG TURNING GALLOP JUMP WITH R LEG, END FACING THE FRONT Feet together, moves heels, then toes then heels again SW towards point 2. STEP TURN ¼ R TO FACE R SIDE OF FLOOR GALLOP OVER ROPE AS IT IS CAUGHT TURN ¼ TO FACE L SIDE OF FLOOR. 3X GALLOP JUMPS MOVING BW TOWARDS POINT 2 Turn to face front of floor (point 1) FW PASSÉ BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT the rope Rotate rope BW (fan) Circle arms BW until middle of rope is against back of legs Let go of rope and hold with back of knees during 1 st part of roll then regain grip with knots in the R hand and middle of rope in the L hand. Rope is behind the back CIRCLE ROPE ONCE OVERHEAD THEN WRAP AROUND WAIST DURING GALLOP, CATCH MIDDLE OF ROPE WITH L HAND Unwrap rope with L arm BW FIG 8 THEN PERFORM SMALL THROW WITH ROPE ROTATING ONCE AND CATCH ONE KNOT IN EACH HAND WHILE PASSING THROUGH THE ROPE SKIP BW THROUGH ROPE, OPEN, CROSS, OPEN Still holding one knot in each hand, rotate rope CW in frontal plane 2 ROTATIONS IN FRONTAL PLANE THEN PERFORM SIMPLE LASSO IN FRONT OF BODY. 34

36 LET GO OF ROPE HELD IN L HAND AND THEN CATCH AGAIN Turn to face point 6 FW Fig 8. 1 knot in each hand CHASSE STEP STAG LEAP MINIMUM 120 FIG 8 DURING CHASSE THEN PASS THROUGH DEGREE AMPLITUDE ROPE DURING THE LEAP ¼ turn to face point 2. Small runs BW then 2 passé walks BW then close feet Let go of knot held in L hand and stretch rope out on floor towards point 2 Feet together then step onto rope with R foot FW rotation of open rope to rebound on floor in front. As it rebounds, let go of knot and step onto it with R foot and catch opposite end of rope with R hand at the knot and L hand in the middle of the rope Bend over and lift toes of R foot up Pick up knot that is on floor to hold rope with both knots in the R hand and middle of rope in the L hand. Lift arms overhead On toes, bend knees and twist hips x2 then turn Move arms R then L to face R side of floor BALANCE WITH LEG FW ON FLAT FOOT BW FIG 8 WITH R HAND MINIMUM 70 DEGREES Catch middle of rope with L hand. Patter turn L on bent knees moving towards Wrap rope around neck / body with R hand then unwrap with L hand point 4 Stand facing point 3 FW FIG 8 1 knot in each hand 3x Jumps FW with front leg in FW attitude position. Close feet to finish Pass FW through the rope. End with rope on L side of body MOVING TOWARDS POINT 3, 2X POSE TURNS R L HAND AT THE WAIST, R ARM PERFORMS OUTWARDS OVERHEAD CIRCLES TO WRAP THE ROPE 2-3 TIMES AROUND THE BODY Close feet facing point 2 then turn and walk on Unwrap rope heel towards point 8. FEET TOGETHER SIMPLE HORIZONTAL LASSO. CATCH WITH ROPE BEHIND THE BACK LUNGE PREPARATION - PASSÉ PIVOT 360 ARMS SW, ROPE HELD BEHIND THE BACK DEGREE ROTATION Walking on heels move in semi-circle pattern to the L, finish at point 7, facing point 4 L arm swings behind the bak to the R to bring rope to the front of the body Stand feet together, bend and stretch the knees FW FIG 8 x2 Chasse L then R towards point 4 FW FIG 8 Run FW kicking heels BW x3 then close feet Slide R hand down rope to make loop on R side. Circle the loop of the rope FW in sagittal plane Turn L to face front Take both knots in R hand and rotate rope overhead Sitting turn L side towards point 6. Finish on Rotate rope overhead knees facing L side of floor SLIDE INTO SPLITS ROTATE ROPE OVERHEAD Slide back leg to front to join legs. With bent knees lift the legs slightly off the floor Bring rope down and wrap 1-2 times around the buttocks on the floor End Position: Long sit facing point 7 Rope is under legs, R arms up, L arm FW 35

37 Level 4 Clubs Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: Back L corner (point 6) Starting position: Stand on L foot, R foot behind in curtsy position Hold head of both clubs in R hand and body of both clubs in L hand. Clubs parallel to the floor Step FW with the R foot to trap club Drop 1 club and trap between the floor and the R foot Use R foot to push / roll club Club rolls ¼ circle on floor in CW direction Sitting turn FW with R leg Pick club up with L hand during sitting turn End sitting turn on knees facing point 2 1 club in each hand Kneeling position Tap clubs on floor 3x, R,L,R Move over the toes into crouch position Clubs and hands on floor PERFORM PENCHEE KICK R THEN RETURN TO CLUBS AND HANDS ON FLOOR. CROUCH POSITION AND PERFORM PENCHEE KICK L Close feet to stand Lift R arm with club horizontally FW and L arm with club horizontally BW Knees bend and stretch to rhythm of clubs Then rise onto toes Swop arm position by swinging clubs down 2x On 3 rd swing, R club performs small FW rotation and L club performs small BW rotation before continuing the large swing overhead Turn ¼ L to face point 8 4x passé walks R,L,R,L Close feet and bend, stretch knees x2 Turn to face front SIDE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT FOOT MUST BE HELD AT HEAD HEIGHT AT THE MINIMUM Close feet Moving BW, step onto bent L leg with R leg in passé position then 2 steps BW on toes R,L Step onto bent R leg with L leg in passé position then close feet facing point 2. Moving towards point 2: CHASSE STEP COSSACK JUMP MINIMUM 70 DEGREES Face front and move BW. Step BW onto bent L leg, dragging stretched R leg on floor in front then perform 4x small steps on toes R,L,R,L. Repeat on the leg Turn to face R side of floor. PERFORM 1 POSE TURN R TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE FLOOR Clubs diagonally downward Tap clubs 2x while lifting arms FW and up then bend elbows and place body of clubs on the elbows Let go of the head of the club and rotate club BW over arm to catch neck of club. First R then L Place both clubs in 1 hand HOLDING BOTH CLUBS AT THE NECK OR HEAD, PERFORM 1 ROTATION INWARD Place 1 club in each hand 3-5 Small rotations BW with clubs 2x Tosses with 1x rotation BW, R then L DURING CHASSE: SMALL ROTATIONS BW DURING COSSACK: 1 CLUB CONTINUES SMALL ROTATIONS BW WHILE THE OTHER CLUB PERFORMS A SMALL TOSS WITH A SINGLE BW ROTATION During 1 st drag step: R club performs large BW circle, L club performs small BW rotations During steps on toes: both clubs perform 2-4 small BW rotations. Repeat on other side PLACE L CLUB ON BACK ON R WRIST AND TRAP BETWEEN WRIST AND R CLUB: Then continue rotation with a ¾ chaine turn to end facing front (THIS IS AN UNSTABLE POSITION) 36

38 Facing front, stand on toes SW grapevine step: SW L, cross behind R, SW L, cross in front R, SW L then cross R foot over to perform L side soutenu turn to end in curtsy position with L foot in front facing front of floor Turn L to face point 8 STEP ONTO L FOOT, TAP BALL OF R FOOT ON FLOOR. REPEAT ON R FOOT THEN AGAIN L FOOT, R FOOT ARABESQUE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT AMPLITUDE MINIMUM 70 DEGREES Close feet and pose bending L knee and lifting L heel then swopping legs TURN TO FACE L SIDE OF FLOOR AND RUN ON TOES AND BENT KNEES TOWARDS POINT 6. END FACING POINT 2 Curtsy position with L foot in front CHASSE STEP SPLIT LEAP - MINIMUM 120 DEGREE AMPLITUDE STAND LUNGE PREPARATION - PASSÉ PIVOT 360 DEGREE ROTATION Continue rotation to end facing L side of floor Slide onto floor with R leg FW rotating body R to pass over the chest and then the back to end sitting facing L side of the floor Long sit position with R knee bent and R foot crossed over L ankle End position: Long sit position with R knee bent and R foot crossed over L ankle During chaine turn, take unstable club with L hand Stretch arms and clubs horizontally SW Perform small inward rotations above and below arms (FIG 8) During turn, lift arms up to tap clubs then bringing arms SW down, rotate clubs 1x outward in frontal plane before tapping on floor DURING STEP 1: TOSS R CLUB 1 ROTATION FW DURING STEP 2: TOSS L CLUB 1 ROTATION FW DURING STEP 3: TOSS BOTH CLUBS 1 ROTATION BW During step 4: Tap clubs overhead then stretch arms and clubs SW ARMS SW, PERFORM 3X INWARD ROTATIONS ABOVE ARMS Bring arms FW and hold head of 1 club and body of other club in each hand. Tilt clubs R then L HORIZONTAL MILLS Swing arms / clubs across body pointing both clubs towards L side of floor DURING CHASSE: SMALL ROTATIONS BW DURING LEAP: LARGE CIRCLE BW WITH BOTH CLUBS PERFORM MEDIUM HEIGHT THROW OF R CLUB. PASS L CLUB BEHIND BACK INTO R HAND AND CATCH THROW WITH L HAND TAP CLUBS OVERHEAD Place both clubs into L hand Lean on R hand and perform large inward circle of L arm and clubs. During last part of roll, place 1 club in each hand Drop L club onto floor on R side of the body and trap it between the floor and the R club R club traps L club on floor. L arm stretched up Level 5 Dance Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: Back L corner (point 6) Starting position: Face point 2. Stand feet Arms stretched down together Jump with legs into straddle position, turning legs L hand on hip, R hand on L knee and body L, R knee bends towards the floor Return to standing position on toes Arms stretched down 4x passé walks BW R,L,R,L Arms stretch FW R then L Arms bend to place hands on hips R then L 37

39 Jump legs into straddle position, turning legs and R hand on hip, L hand on floor in front of legs body R, L knee touches floor When returning to standing position on toes, turn Hands on hips R to face L side of floor Travelling towards point 4: 4x passé walks BW R,L,R,L. During walks, perform Arms stretch up R then L Arms bend to place hands on hips R then L ½ turn R to face R side of floor RHYTHMIC FW ROLL INTO CARTWHEEL ARMS USED FOR SUPPORT ON FLOOR Ending at point 4 facing point 8. 4x drag runs FW R,L,R,L Arms swing in opposition to legs Close feet Arms up Patter turn L on bent knees Arms Wave SW down Sitting turn L towards point 6. End on knees facing Hands on floor for support R side of floor PERFORM ACW CIRCLE WITH THE BODY, ARMS PERFORM AN ACW CIRCLE PASSING THROUGH THE BACKBEND POSITION ON THE KNEES Continue sitting turn to stand facing point 2 Hands on floor for support then arms SW CHASSE STEP SPLIT LEAP MINIMUM 140 ARMS OPTIONAL DEGREES AMPLITUDE Step FW R and perform BW body wave down to Arms perform BW circle kneel on L knee SLIDE INTO FW SPLITS L ARM FW, R ARM SW Rotate body CW passing over back with legs Lean on L then R elbow for support passing through the straddle position to end on knees facing point 8 Move into crouch position Arms SW COSSACK BALANCE LEG MINIMUM 70 DEGREES ARMS SW Stand and run FW towards point 8 while Arms circle BW to end with arms up performing a BW body wave. Close feet to finish wave Stand Wave arms SW down ½ soutenu turn to face point 3 / 4 Arms down Step R arabesque hop then step onto L foot turning passé hop while rotating body R R arm FW and up, L arm SW Then arms into bras bas position CHASSE STEP STAG LEAP MINIMUM 140 ARMS OPTIONAL DEGREES AMPLITUDE Close feet to face R side of floor Arms up PENCHÉ KICK MINIMUM 140 DEGREE HANDS ON FLOOR FOR SUPPORT AMPLITUDE Moving towards point 6: ARMS OPTIONAL 2X POSE TURNS 4X RUNS KICKING HEELS TOWARDS BUTTOCKS ARMS DROP TO THE FLOOR THE MOVE SW UP REACHING FW AND BACK UP WITH THE TRUCK WAVE BODY SW L AND TURN R TO FACE THE ARMS WAVE SW L THEN FW UP FRONT 4X WALKS FW ON TOES WITH BENT KNEES ARMS WAVE FW DOWN LUNGE SW R STRETCH R ARM SW AND L ARM DOWN SHIFT WEIGHT BACK TO L LEG AND CROSS R FOOT OVER L TO PERFORM SOUTENU TURN L TO END FACING POINT 2 R ARM PERFORMS ACW CIRCLE AROUND THE HEAD AND THEN WAVES FW DOWN. L ARMS STAYS DOWN FW LEG BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT MINIMUM 70 DEGREES THEN STEP ONTO FRONT LEG, BACK ARMS OPTIONAL 38

40 FOOT POINTED BEHIND AND IMMEDIATELY PERFORM FW BODY WAVE Kneel onto back leg and roll BW into shoulder stand position with legs stretched together up Roll back down and slide through middle or side splits. Closing legs, roll over side and then over toes to end on knees facing point 8 End position: step FW R into lunge position, trunk twisted slightly R Arms on floor for support Hands on floor for support Cross arms in front of body and wave SW and outwards to end with L arm SW up and R arm SW down Level 5 Hoop Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: Back L corner (point 6) Starting position: Face front. Stand on slightly bent L leg, R heel on floor in front. Lift R leg FW up. Back rounded and bent over R leg. Then step out of the hoop STAND ON SLIGHTLY BENT L LEG, R HEEL ON FLOOR IN FRONT. THE CLOSE FEET AND TURN BODY TO FACE POINT 3. STAND TO TOSS THEN SMALL GALLOP JUMP WITH STRAIGHT SECOND LEG TO PASS THROUGH HOOP MOVING TOWARDS POINT 3: CHASSE STEP COSSACK JUMP - MINIMUM 70 DEGREES AMPLITUDE 3 step turn R towards point 3. Step flat R onto bent knee, L foot placed behind R heel then step BW onto toes and straight L leg. Repeat this step then step close feet. Lean FW with the trunk. Stand upright and bend then stretch legs. SIDE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT FOOT MUST BE HELD AT HEAD HEIGHT AT THE MINIMUM Turn to face point 7 MOVING TOWARDS POINT 7, TURNING GALLOP JUMP R Close feet 3x gallop jumps Hoop on floor in front with closest edge balanced on R foot. Arms bent in front of body, hands on opposite elbows, tilted to the R. Lift hoop up with R foot and catch sides of hoop with hands while passing through the hoop. Hoop ends up behind the body ROLL HOOP ACROSS ARMS FROM R TO L HAND. AS L HAND CATCHES, THE HOOP CIRCLES ONCE BEHIND THE ARM THEN BRING HOOP TO THE FRONT AND HOLD HORIZONTALLY WITH BOTH HANDS TOSS HOOP UP WITHOUT ROTATION. CATCH WITH R HAND ON INSIDE OF HOOP AS IT PASSES OVER THE BODY. HOLD HOOP HORIZONTALLY ON R SIDE OF BODY DURING CHASSE THEN PASS HOOP FROM R TO L HAND UNDER THE FRONT LEG DURING THE COSSACK. Move hoop overhead and rotate outwards. During steps, free arm moves through 1 st position to 2 nd position. Bring hoop down and swop hands behind the legs. Placing hoop vertically on floor in front of body, pose with both hands on hoop, head tilted to the side. SPIN HOOP ON FLOOR WHILE LIFTING LEG INTO BALANCE THEN LIFT HOOP OVERHEAD AND PASS THROUGH THE HOOP Step out of hoop HOLD HOOP WITH BOTH HANDS. ROTATE HOOP BW TO SKIP THROUGH Toss hoop with ½ rotation on horizontal axis Skip through FW rotating hoop 39

41 TURN R TO FACE POINT 2. CHASSE STEP STAG LEAP MINIMUM 140 DEGREES AMPLITUDE STEP LUNGE PREPARATION 360 DEGREE PIVOT WITH LEG HELD FW MINIMUM 70 DEGREE AMPLITUDE Continue rotation until facing front. Stand on bent R leg, stretch L leg SW with heel on floor With jumping type steps, tap top of L foot on floor next to R foot then swop feet. Then tap flat L foot next to R foot then swop feet. Turning to face L side of floor, running 3x lifting free leg into passé position, pausing on 3 rd run. Repeat. Grapevine steps towards back of floor, R,L,R,L,R close to face back STAND THEN RUN AFTER HOOP TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE FLOOR Turn to face front 3x small hops BW then close feet and face point 2. ARABESQUE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT MINIMUM 70 DEGREES AMPLITUDE Close feet and perform small body wave Walk FW on toes towards point 2. Then perform full turn to stand on bent L leg, R heel on floor in front. Running steps FW Straddle stand Stand on R foot and lift L foot towards the buttocks FACING POINT 2, LUNGE PREPARATION 540 DEGREE PASSÉ PIVOT TO END FACING POINT 8 End Position: Stand on bent R leg with L heel on floor in front ROTATE HOOP BW ON R SIDE OF BODY DURING CHASSE THEN SPIN HOOP AROUND THE HORIZONTAL AXIS DURING LEAP PERFORM CIRCLE AROUND BODY WITH HOOP, FIRST PASS BEHIND THE BACK THEN UNDER THE FRONT LEG. Hold hoop vertically in front of the body with both hands Rotate hoop ACW in frontal plane Hoop is now rotating FW on R side of the body During grapevine, swing hoop to perform CW FIG 8 in frontal plane (front then behind) BRINGING HOOP DOWN, PERFORM LARGE THROW AND THEN CATCH HOOP WITH THE KNEES. Hoop held in the knees. Take hoop in R hand and spin hoop around horizontal axis. ROTATE HOOP OUTWARDS OVERHEAD Arm performs outward circle overhead while hoop spins around its axis Wrap hoop around neck and body (circling CW), release hoop at shoulder and catch hoop with R hand. Place hoop on the R foot Rotate hoop 3x around the foot Use feet to stop hoop from rotating Lift hoop with L foot and take it with the hands ROTATE HOOP AROUND THE WAIST Hands on the hips, flip hoop BW overhead to finish horizontally behind the back. Level 5 Ribbon Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: Back R side of floor Starting position: Stand on L leg, R foot pointed behind, face point 7 Stick in R hand, end of ribbon in L hand, ribbon lying on floor behind the body 2x drag steps FW towards point 7 then patter Drag ribbon behind body turn L to end facing front Step onto L leg, point R foot SW Let go of end of ribbon and swing stick across to L side of body. 40

42 Step onto R foot and close feet, small wave of body Large horizontal CW FIG 8, leaning FW to swop hands behind the knees Stand upright and turn to face point 2 Swop stick back into R hand 3x small runs over ribbon Swing ribbon on floor from L to R, then R to L, then L to R STEP LUNGE PREPARATION 540 DEGREE LARGE HORIZONTAL CIRCLE DURING LUNGE PASSÉ PIVOT TO END FACING POINT 7 THEN SPIRAL ON SIDE OF BODY DURING PIVOT Moving towards point 7, step L then R, then turn Spiral then bring ribbon down on R side of body body to face point 2, step SW L then point R foot behind Step FW into the ribbon towards point 1. Then close feet to face point 8. ACW horizontal FIG 8 of ribbon, first circle on floor then overhead 2X CHAINE TURNS R BEND L ARM (FINGERS POINTING UP) AND PLACE STICK IN L ELBOW. KEEP L ARM STILL DURING TURNS AND RIBBON FORMS CIRCLE AROUND THE BODY Face front, feet together Take stick with R hand and swing ribbon SW R SW Lunge L then R then close feet CW FIG 8 in frontal place (FW,BW,FW) and end with ribbon above head, stick pointing BW down BALANCE WITH LEG FW ON FLAT FOOT SNAKE FW DOWN THEN SNAKE BACK UP TO MINIMUM 70 DEGREES HORIZONTAL Step BW into small lunge on toes with R foot in Snake in front of body front 4x steps BW on toes Snake in front of body Step onto R foot and lift L leg BW towards point Spiral on L side of body 6 4x steps BW Spiral on L side of body Step SW R and cross L foot over to perform Large ACW frontal circle soutenu turn 4 walks BW on toes towards point 6 Snake in front of body Stand FW circle L and slide ribbon through hand to catch end STAND THEN CHAINE TURN UNDER RIBBON BOOMERANG Compass turn towards point 4 Stick in R hand, end of ribbon in L hand, ribbon stretched open in front of body CHASSE STEP SPLIT LEAP TOWARDS POINT 4 SPIRAL NEXT TO BODY THEN LARGE BW CIRCLE MINIMUM 140 DEGREES DURING LEAP Turn to face point 8 Large circle overhead to finish with ribbon on R side on body ARABESQUE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT SPIRAL ON R SIDE OF BODY MINIMUM 70 DEGREES FEET TOGETHER THEN SMALL STEPS UNDER BASIC LARGE THROW, CATCH AND RIBBON IF NECESSARY. 2X GALLOP JUMP OVER RIBBON IMMEDIATELY CIRCLE RIBBON ACW IN FRONTAL PLANE, PASSING THROUGH RIBBON CONTINUE CIRCLE TO PASS THROUGH RIBBON IN 2 ND GALLOP CHASSE STEP SCISSOR JUMP MINIMUM 90 SPIRAL ON R SIDE OF BODY DEGREES Soutenu turn L to face R side of floor Large overhead circle RUN ON TOES TOWARDS POINT 3 3X LARGE (FAST) CIRCLES OVERHEAD, END SITTING TURN R TOWARDS POINT 3, END IN STAG POSITION ON FLOOR WITH RIBBON ON L SIDE OF BODY SPIRAL ON L SIDE OF BODY 41

43 IN STAG POSITION, PERFORM SMALL BODY WAVE SIT UP AND CLOSE LEGS TO KNEEL THEN STEP ONTO R FOOT PASSING INTO RIBBON BEFORE CLOSING FEET TO STAND STAND FACING R SIDE OF FLOOR, STEP SW R TOWARDS BACK OF FLOOR THEN CLOSE FEET WHILE ROTATING IN CW CIRCLE, STEP FLAT R ONTO BENT KNEE, L FOOT PLACED BEHIND R HEEL THEN STEP BW ONTO TOES AND STRAIGHT L LEG. REPEAT THIS STEP 2 MORE X THEN STEP CLOSE FEET FACING FRONT LEAN FW WITH TRUNK THEN STAND UPRIGHT AGAIN Turn to face point 8, step FW L and kick R leg FW then small step together step on R foot and turn to face front STAND FEET TOGETHER Stand on toes facing point 1 then step R onto ribbon stick to trap it End position: Stand on stick with R foot, L foot pointed on floor behind LARGE CW CIRCLE OVERHEAD, FINISH WITH RIBBON ON R SIDE OF BODY ACW HORIZONTAL FIG 8 OF RIBBON, FIRST CIRCLE ON FLOOR THEN OVERHEAD SWING RIBBON TO FRONT OF BODY ACW FIG 8 IN FRONTAL PLANE, FINISH WITH RIBBON ON L SIDE OF BODY SPIRAL ON L SIDE OF BODY CW FRONTAL FIG 8, FIRST BEHIND THE BODY THEN IN FRONT Large arm circle FW on R side of body end with ribbon on R side SPIRAL THEN PERFORM ECHAPPE FROM R TO L HAND Hold ribbon stick horizontally with both hands in front of the body and drop it to trap between the foot and the floor Arms stretched overhead, hand crossed, head turned to the left Level 6 Dance Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: Slightly R of the centre of the floor Starting position: Stag sit position on the floor, Arms stretched diagonally downwards and facing point 2 slightly backwards Sit up and turn to kneel up position with L leg in R arm moves in an ACW circle around the head front of R, facing point 7 then stretch both arms FW and flex wrists Close knees and turn head R Bend elbows to bring hands towards the hips with palms facing upwards Backbend on the knees Arms overhead Cartwheel on the elbows towards point 7. End Arms on floor then end with hands on hips facing point 3 Take 2 steps FW on knees (L,R) then stand up on Hands stay on hips, shoulders move in L foot and close feet opposition to legs 2 drag steps BW, (L,R) Arms move SW then FW in 1 st step. In 2 nd step bend elbows to bring hands towards the hips with palms facing upwards Step on L leg, facing front and perform compass Arms held diagonally SW, L arm up, R arm down turn with R leg extended SW, end facing point 8. CHASSE STEP STAG RING LEAP MINIMUM 160 ARMS OPTIONAL DEGREE AMPLITUDE Facing L side of floor, drag step SW with L foot R arm up, L arm performs CW frontal circle towards back of floor Turn to face point 4 Bring both arms down 42

44 FW body wave Arms perform ACW horizontal FIG 8 to finish SW OPTIONAL JUMP / LEAP DIFFICULTY TOWARDS OPTIONAL ARMS POINT 4. ILLUSION TURN 1 HAND CAN BE USED FOR SUPPORT ON FLOOR Walk forward towards point 4 on toes, lifting Arms wave SW down then lift back up. heels towards buttocks, R,L,R then close feet. Small body wave BW during steps OPTIONAL ACRO ELEMENT OPTIONAL Stand facing point 3. Bend knees slightly then L arm performs CW frontal circle stretch OPTIONAL ROTATION DIFFICULTY OPTIONAL Stand facing R side of floor Arms down BEND KNEE AND LIFT HEEL UP 4X (R,L,R,L) ARMS FW, PALMS TURNED OUT ON 3 RD STEP LOOK UPWARD ON 4 TH STEP, HEAD BW BEND ELBOWS TO BRING HANDS TO HIPS, PALMS UP ARMS UP, PALMS TURNED OUT THEN DOWN TO HIPS AGAIN, PALMS UP 2X DRAG STEP BW (L,R) CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BODY, PALMS TURNED OUT 4X WALKS KICKING HEELS BW WHILE ROTATING 540 DEGREES L TO END FACING L SIDE OF FLOOR STEP L, TURNING GALLOP JUMP WITH R LEG TO END FACING POINT 8 THEN BRING ARMS DOWN TO HIPS AGAIN ARMS DIAGONALLY DOWNWARD, WRISTS FLEXED ARMS MOVE OVERHEAD OPTIONAL BALANCE DIFFICULTY OPTIONAL Walk on toes with bent knees towards point 8, Arms perform BW circle R,L then R wrist R,L then close performs small BW circle in front of chest before LUNGE PREPARATION 360 DEGREE FRONT ATTITUDE PIVOT MINIMUM 80 DEGREE AMPLITUDE Close feet facing point 2 and immediately perform sitting turn to end in stag sit position facing point 2 Trunk performs a small ACW rotation Rotate body R while moving over L hip to end in long sit facing point 7 / L side of floor Lean FW with trunk Rotate 360 degrees R passing through plank / push up position, R foot stays on floor while L leg is in passé position. End in long sit Immediately bend R leg keeping knee and foot on floor and cross L leg over to stand up to face point 2 Stand on L leg and pose with ball of R foot on floor next to L foot TURNING GALLOP JUMP STEP CARTWHEEL ONTO KNEES Sitting turn to stand up facing point 2 ATTITUDE BALANCE ON TOES MINIMUM AMPLITUDE 80 DEGREES stretching R arm up, L arm down OPTIONAL Arms on floor for support R arm performs ACW horizontal rotation, L hand on floor Hands on floor for support Wave arms SW Hands on floor Hands on floor then next to side Elbows bent, hands at hips, palms turned up ARMS UP THEN HANDS ON FLOOR Hands on floor during sitting turn for support OPTIONAL 43

45 Close feet to face R side of floor 3x passé walks BW lifting R,L,R Facing front, step SW L then close feet to face point 8 End position: Stand on bent legs, R heel raised Arms move SW up R arm performs ACW frontal circle Arms diagonally SW, R arm down, L arm up Level 6 Ball Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: L of centre towards back of floor Starting position: Stand on L foot, R foot in curtsy position behind, facing point 2 Ball held between chest and palms, elbows bent SW 4x walks on toes with bent knees (R,L,R,L) 4x small bounces with ball in R hand towards point 2 Perform a swivel step: Step FW onto R foot turning body L, keep L foot on floor but rotate it. Then step onto R foot again towards point 6 while turning body L again with L foot on floor. Roll ball freely up R arm and using L hand, catch ball behind the neck. Use L hand to move ball around the back of the head then roll ball freely back down R arm to catch in R hand End facing point 2 Close feet Roll ball FW around the back of the hands LUNGE PREPARATION 720 DEGREE PASSÉ PIVOT PASS BALL AROUND THE WAIST FEET TOGETHER WHILE THROWING BALL, THEN CATCH BALL IN BETWEEN THE KNEES WHILE KNEELING ON FLOOR Leaning on hands, close and stretch legs and roll down the ball backwards to finish on knees SMALL THROW OF THE BALL FROM 2 HANDS. ELBOWS BENT AND PALMS FACING UPWARDS. CATCH BALL WITHOUT HANDS Hands on the floor to support body on the ball and then pick up the ball with 1 hand COSSACK BALANCE 3X SMALL BOUNCES NEXT TO THE FRONT LEG Stand up to close feet Arms perform BW circle, R then L Moving towards point 2: CHASSE STEP ASSEMBLÉ STAG JUMP MINIMUM 160 DEGREES AMPLITUDE HOLD BALL IN STRETCHED ARM DURING CHASSE AND LARGE BOUNCE NEXT TO SIDE DURING THE JUMP STAND FEET TOGETHER FACING R SIDE OF FLOOR. BEND KNEES AND LIFT HEELS ROLL BALL WITH 1 HAND UP THE CHEST AND DOWN R ARM 2X WALKS BW (L,R) DURING 2 ND STEP TURN ½ R TO FACE L SIDE OF FLOOR ROLL BALL FROM R HAND ACROSS ARMS TO L HAND STEP L THEN CLOSE FEET AND BEND KNEES HANDS TOGETHER IN FRONT OF BODY, ROLL BALL DOWN BOTH ARMS AND SPINE TO CATCH WITH 2 HANDS BEHIND THE BACK Feet together, bend and stretch the knees Small throw from behind back to catch on back of hands in front of chest. Immediately throw ball again with back of hands and catch in R hand ARABESQUE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT THEN WHEN ON FLAT FOOT HOLD BALL, WHEN ON ONTO TOES MINIMUM 80 DEGREES AMPLITUDE, CLOSE FEET AND IMMEDIATELY PERFORM FW BODY WAVE TOES ROLL BALL AROUND THE BACK ON THE HAND, DURING BODY WAVE PERFORM LARGE ACW HORIZONTAL FIG 8 (L arm performs CW horizontal FIG 8) 3-4 runs FW then cross L foot over R foot and turn ½ L to face R side of floor Hold ball in both hands and lift arms FW and up. Drop ball to bounce behind back before turning to catch 2X PASSÉ STEPS BW (R,L) 44

46 ¼ TURN R TO STEP SW R FACING BACK OF FLOOR THEN ½ TURN R TO STEP SW L FACING FRONT OF FLOOR. STEP BEHIND WITH R FOOT THEN SW WITH L FOOT (GRAPEVINE). CLOSE FEET WITH KNEES BENT, R HEEL RAISED WALK AFTER THE BALL THEN SLIDE DOWN BALL OVER R LEG AND R SIDE OF BODY. WAVE BODY AS MOVING ONTO KNEES THEN TAKE 2-3 STEPS FW ON KNEES TOWARDS POINT 8 CLOSE KNEES AND LEAN FW Stand up LUNGE PREPARATION DEGREE PIVOT WITH LEG HELD FW MINIMUM 80 DEGREE AMPLITUDE Continue rotation to face point 4. Close feet and perform small body wave CHASSE STEP SPLIT LEAP MINIMUM 160 DEGREES AMPLITUDE 3-4x passé walks while turning R to end facing front of floor 4x SW spring point jumps (L,R,L,R) Step SW R to perform ½ chaine turn to end facing L side of floor STAND THEN FW ROLL TO END ON KNEES Kneeling Roll up ball from chest to hips while arching the back Turn body horizontally L while spinning legs around to end on back. Feet pointing towards point 7 / 8 End position: Lying on floor with arched back, head BW, L leg stretched FW on floor, R leg in passé position R HAND PERFORMS LARGE CW HORIZONTAL FIG 8 THEN SWOP HANDS BEHIND THE BACK. L HAND THEN CONTINUES THE CW FIG 8. THEN PLACE BALL ON FLOOR WITH L HAND ROLL BALL ON FLOOR TOWARDS POINT 4. WHEN WALKING ON KNEES, ROLL BALL UP CHEST AND DOWN ARMS ROLL BALL FROM BACK OF NECK, DOWN BACK TO CATCH BEHIND THE BACK Lift ball up with R hand HOLD BALL OVERHEAD WITH R HAND Large BW FIG 8 in sagittal plane (L then R) HOLD BALL WITH STRETCHED ARM DURING CHASSE THEN PERFORM LARGE THROW DURING LEAP AND CATCH WITH 1 HAND Roll ball with hands around neck from R shoulder to end with ball on chest held with both hands Bounce ball 4x in front of body (hands, hands, chest, hands) Pass ball around the waist LARGE THROW, ROLL UNDERNEATH THE BALL AND CATCH WITH 1 HAND With 2 hands, reach ball up overhead then down towards floor Place ball on floor. Hands on floor Ball remains between the body and the floor Ball between floor and lower back. Arms SW, hands on floor Level 6 Clubs Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: Back on floor between point 5 and 6 Starting position: Facing R side of floor stand on R foot, L foot crossed over Feet remain the same Soutenu turn R to end facing point 2 Feet together 1 club in each hand, L arm and club stretched horizontally FW, R club held vertically with base on L elbow and head of club held with R hand R hand lets go of club which then falls with ½ rotation CW to be re caught with R hand on neck of club Clubs circle downward, overhead then FW and down. First R then L Hold both club heads with fingers of R hand 45

47 Bend R knee and lift R heel then stretch Close feet PASSÉ POSITION THEN CLOSE Moving towards point 2: CHASSE STEP STAG RING LEAP - MINIMUM 160 DEGREES AMPLITUDE FACE FRONT. STEP-BALL-CHANGE : STEP SW R THEN ONTO L FOOT WHICH IS CROSSED BEHIND THEN BACK ONTO R FOOT, REPEAT TO THE LEFT 4X PASSÉ WALKS FW TWISTING HIPS EACH TIME Step with R foot crossing over L then chasse SW L, repeat Turn ¼ turn to face L side of floor Chasse FW R then close feet Feet together then step FW R while turning L to end facing point 1 BALANCE WITH LEG FW ON FLAT FOOT THEN ON TOES MINIMUM 80 DEGREES AMPLITUDE, CLOSE FEET AND IMMEDIATELY PERFORM FW BODY WAVE Turn ½ R to face point 7 4x walks on toes with straight legs, during each step the body rotates 180 degrees R Facing R side of floor, perform SW chasse R then small hop and facing L side of floor, perform chasse SW L then turn ¼ L to face point 5. Feet together FEET TOGETHER THEN CHAINE TURN THEN CLOSE FEET Moving towards R side of floor: Chasse, 1 handed cartwheel. First land on foot then onto knee. Close knees to face R side of floor Slide into FW splits LEAN TRUCK FW ONTO FRONT LEG AND PERFORM SPLIT ROLL (DIRECTION OPTIONAL) Take body of both clubs in L hand and lift FW and upward towards R shoulder Swing clubs down next to R side MEDIUM - LARGE THROW OF BOTH CLUBS THEN CATCH 1 CLUB PER HAND DURING CHASSE: ROTATE CLUBS BW DURING LEAP: TAP CLUBS 1X IN FRONT OF BODY DURING 1 ST STEP-BALL-CHANGE : TOSS BOTH CLUBS 1X ROTATION BW DURING 2 ND STEP-BALL-CHANGE : TOSS BOTH CLUBS 1X ROTATION BUT 1 CLUB ROTATES FW AND THE OTHER CLUB BW. 3X TOSSES WITH 1X ROTATION BW, 1 CLUB AT A TIME (R,L,R) 1 club per hand, arms held SW: clubs perform inward frontal FIG 8 x4-5 Hold clubs in front of body Toss R club 1x rotation BW. Take L club with R hand and swing L hand around waist to catch R club behind the back in the L hand. End with both clubs down DURING BALANCE: HORIZONTAL MILLS IN FRONT OF BODY DURING BODY WAVE: 3X FW ROTATIONS MOVING ARMS FROM NEXT TO BODY TO OVERHEAD Arms overhead During 1 st step: R club rotates 1x FW next to body, L club is overhead During 2 nd step: L club rotates 1x BW next to body, R club is overhead Repeat the above during steps 3 and 4. During 1 st chasse: Arms SW, bent at elbows, place body of clubs on the upper arms During 2 nd chasse: slide clubs inwards off the arms to stretch diagonally downwards L club held diagonally downward. PERFORM LARGE THROW WITH R CLUB, CHAINE UNDERNEATH THE CLUB AND CATCH IN R HAND Toss 1 club and catch with opposite hand so that both clubs are held in same hand. 1 hand on floor during cartwheel, other hand holding both clubs Take 1 club in each hand 2x small rotations BW while lifting arms FW and upwards OPPOSITE HAND HOLDS FRONT HEEL. DURING ROLL, USE CLUB HELD IN FREE HAND TO TAP THE CLUB IN THE HAND HOLDING THE HEEL 46

48 Sit on buttocks and turn body to face L side of floor, knees bent in tuck sit Shoulder stand, 2x bend 1 leg at a time to drop heel to buttocks then drop buttocks, place one knee and foot of other leg on floor to stand up WALK BW ON TOES TOWARDS POINT 4. DURING WALKS, TURN BODY ½ L Facing point 3: STEP LUNGE PREPARATION, 720 DEGREES PASSÉ PIVOT Close feet to end facing point 8 Chasse R small hop kicking L heel diagonally BW Repeat on other leg Patter turn R on bent knees to end facing front of floor Step BW onto L foot and stretch R leg diagonally SW then take 2 steps BW (R,L) Repeat on other leg Stand feet together, perform very small body wave TURN AND MOVE TOWARDS POINT 2: CHASSE STEP COSSACK JUMP MINIMUM 80 DEGREES AMPLITUDE Turn to face front of floor Moving BW, 4x FW spring point jumps (L,R,L,R) Bending both knees, lift R leg FW then close feet SIDE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT THEN TOES MINIMUM AMPLITUDE OF FOOT ABOVE HEAD LEVEL Close feet. Turn towards point 8. Chasse R, sitting turn R Kneel up facing point 8. Move R foot SW R to trap club End position: Turn ¼ R to face point 2, lift R leg to place R foot on club Roll the club which was free during split roll on floor next to body, catch with opposite hand before placing 1 club in each hand again Clubs stretched on floor then lift horizontally FW while standing ½ CIRCLE OF MILLS (BW, OVERHEAD, FW). END WITH CLUBS DOWN PLACE L CLUB ON BACK ON R WRIST AND TRAP BETWEEN WRIST AND R CLUB Return 1 club to each hand and hold downward Small ACW frontal circle with both clubs then during hop stretch clubs diagonally downward R. Repeat with rotation CW then stretch clubs L Horizontal mills Toss L club 1x rotation BW while R arm perform large BW circle. Repeat on other side R club performs CW frontal FIG 8 (FW, BW, FW, BW). L clubs performs ACW frontal FIG 8 (BW, FW, BW, FW). Arms move SW and upwards during FIG 8 s to end with clubs stretched overhead DURING CHASSE: CHANGE GRIP OF R CLUB TO HOLD UNDERNEATH BODY OF CLUB, L CLUB ROTATES HORIZONTALLY INWARD DURING JUMP: HOLD L CLUB WHILE RIGHT CLUB PERFORMS MEDIUM THROW ROTATING ON HORIZONTAL AXIS AND CATCH Hold clubs FW Clubs rotate FW L arm swings under R leg, and toss both clubs 1x rotation BW. Catch 1 club per hand HOLDING 1 CLUB IN EACH HAND, USE 1 HAND / CLUB TO HOLD FOOT. OTHER ARM SW, CLUB PERFORMS 3X SMALL INWARD HORIZONTAL FIG 8 ROTATIONS (DOWN, UP, DOWN) Curing chasse: toss L club 1x rotation BW and catch with R hand During sitting turn: lift R arm overhead to hold clubs horizontally Drop 1 club and trap between floor and R shin Leave club between floor and R foot, other club is held horizontally overhead between both hands 47

49 Level 7 Dance Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: Back of the floor in the middle Starting position: Face R side of floor. Stand on stretched L leg, R knee bent and heel lifted. Truck leaning FW Close feet Moving towards point 4, 2 handed cartwheel then 1 handed cartwheel. End with feet together Step FW with the R foot towards point 4, then then place ball of L foot on floor in front and bend both knees to pose. Turn trunk and head to face front during pose Join feet and turn body R to face point 8 FRONT SCALE (AEROPLANE) BALANCE MINIMUM 80 DEGREES AMPLITUDE ON FLAT FOOT INTO FW ROLL. END STANDING UP Continue moving towards point 8. Step passé hop with bent bottom leg L elbow bent, hand on lower back. R hand leaning on R knee Arms stretched up Hands on floor during 1 st cartwheel, one arm SW during 2 nd cartwheel. End with arms up Arms swing ¾ circles in opposite directions, R arm BW, L arm FW to finish with R arm in front of body and L arm behind the body. Click fingers to pose R arm is bent, hand at the R shoulder. During turn, stretch R arm up overhead. L arm is down OPTIONAL R arm SW, L arm up OPTIONAL JUMP / LEAP DIFFICULTY OPTIONAL 3-4 runs FW kicking heel BW. Perform small BW Arms circle BW body wave during runs Cross R foot over L and perform soutenu turn L to finish facing point 8 Arms are bent at the waist. During turn, stretch arms overhead 6x small steps BW on toes while moving hips from side to side then close feet Stretched arms move FW and down then bend elbows and move back up next to sides to finish overhead OPTIONAL ACRO TO FINISH ON KNEES FACING OPTIONAL POINT 8 Leaning on hands, lift buttocks up and stretch legs Lean on hands to make a triangle shape with the body. Feet remain pointed. Then bend L knee FW and stretch R leg BW to sit in stag position Turn body slightly R to join legs in long sit facing R Hands on floor side of floor Continue R rotation of body, leaning BW and Lean on hands and elbows passing legs through straddle position in the air like a fan end on knees facing front While standing up onto R leg, turn to face point 2. Arms circle FW L foot is pointed BW on floor. Body performs small FW wave Step FW L then jump onto R foot, crossing L foot behind. Both knees bent. Body is facing front of floor, head turned R During L step, clap hands in front of chest During jump, swing R arm SW and L arm bends with hand in front of chest Rotate L to end facing point 2 Hands on hips 2X RUNS INTO DIVE LEAP FW ROLL MINIMUM OPTIONAL 160 DEGREES AMPLITUDE OPTIONAL BALANCE DIFFICULTY OPTIONAL Face point 1 / 8 and move SW towards point 6: 2x Jump onto L leg - bent L knee, L heel up and stretch R leg SW then close R foot to L. R hand on hip. 2x bend and stretch L arm from shoulder to SW up 48

50 Rotate L during 2x walks kicking heels BW. End facing point 6. Head rotates L Chasse FW R chasse FW L CHASSE STEP TURNING STAG LEAP MINIMUM 160 DEGREES AMPLITUDE INTO SITTING TURN TO END STANDING UP FACING FRONT STEP SW R ON TOES AND BENT KNEES, CLOSE L FOOT TO R. MOVE HIPS SW. REPEAT 4X PERFORM 2 ROTATIONS R WITH THE BODY WHILE PERFORMING 4X SPRING POINT JUMPS: 1 & 3: JUMP ONTO R FOOT, L LEG STRETCHED BW ON FLOOR 2 & 4: JUMP ONTO L FOOT, R LEG BENT WITH TOES ON FLOOR IN FRONT FACING FRONT, DRAG STEP SW R THEN CLOSE FEET. PERFORM SMALL WAVE OF BODY, LEANING SW L THEN FW Turn to face point 2: LUNGE PREPARATION 360 DEGREE ATTITUDE PIVOT MINIMUM 80 DEGREE AMPLITUDE. WITHOUT CLOSING FEET, DROP INTO DEEP LUNGE POSITION AND PERFORM SMALL WAVE OF BODY Continue rotation of body over buttocks to end sitting on floor, bent knees and toes pointed on floor Keeping knees together, stretch R leg up then close. Lift L knee up then close. Lift R knee up then cross legs. Head faces FW then SW then BW Roll L to lie flat on stomach Slide BW through R, L or middle splits to sit on buttocks, legs together Bend knees, point feet and pass over toes onto knees Kneel up position, perform large BW body wave Stand up facing R side of floor ILLUSION TURN Turn to face point 2: 4x runs kicking heels BW Then close feet Hands on hips Arms in opposition to legs OPTIONAL BENT ARMS PERFORM SMALL CIRCLES NEXT TO SIDES ALTERNATING R THEN L X4 HANDS ON HIPS R ARM PERFORMS CW HORIZONTAL FIG 8 WHILE L ARM IS SW ARMS OPTIONAL THEN PLACE 1 HAND ON FLOOR FOR SUPPORT DURING LUNGE WHILE OTHER ARM CIRCLES OVERHEAD Arms stretched behind body on floor for support Hands on floor Arms stretched FW on floor Hands on floor Hands on floor Arms circle BW Arms up ARMS OPTIONAL BUT HANDS NOT ALLOWED ON FLOOR R arm circles FW, L hand on hip Then stretch arms up OPTIONAL ROTATION DIFFICULTY OPTIONAL Facing front: Bend knees and leaning on hands, perform straddle jump with legs. Land on L foot and bent L knee and cross stretched R leg in front of L Lean on both hands for support then stretch L arm SW up Turn body R and drop onto knees facing R side of floor End position: Kneel up position, leaning slightly FW with the truck. Head turned to face front R hand on floor, bring L arm down in front of face Bend R arm, R hand in front of forehead, L hand on hip 49

51 Level 7 Hoop Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: 2-3m from back R corner (point 6) Starting position: Face point 2. Stand on L foot, R leg stretched BW toes pointed on floor. Turn head to face front Turning to face front, step SW L then place R foot behind. Lean slightly FW with trunk. Rotate L to uncross legs. During rotation, bend upper back slightly and tilt head BW. End facing point 2 During throw: small jump onto toes with bent knees During catch: Patter turn L on bent knees End facing front Step FW R onto bent knee with head down then point stretched L leg SW and lift head up. Then step FW L onto toes and bent knee and step SW onto toes of stretched R leg. Lift L foot slightly off floor before stepping onto it again ( ball change ). Then close feet Feet together SIDE BALANCE ON TOES FOOT MUST BE HELD ABOVE HEAD HEIGHT Close feet and turn to face point 2. Stand with bent L knee, L heel raised. Then step out of hoop R then L CHASSE STEP SPLIT LEAP MINIMUM 160 DEGREES AMPLITUDE. CLOSE FEET THEN TRAP HOOP UNDER R FOOT Turn R to face R side of floor: 3x passé steps BW, R,L,R then slide BW into splits Rotate body CW while joining legs and pass over the buttocks to finish on knees facing R side of floor Hoop held overhead with both hands. Bottom of hoop resting on back of neck Move hoop FW and downward while performing a FW rotation of the hoop on its axis. End with bottom of hoop touching floor Keeping hoop in both hands in front of body, hoop performs CW circle. End with hoop held in front of body Large throw of the hoop with rotations on horizontal axis. Catch by passing both arms (R then L) through hoop until hoop is held against back of the neck and back of the legs During 1 st step: while head is down, take hoop in hands and pass top of hoop FW overhead until hoop is around waist During 2 nd step: rotate hoop CW around the waist 2-3x. While rotating, Stretch R arm SW and L arm up then catch hoop with R hand With hoop in R hand, unwrap hoop from body by circling hoop ACW to end with hoop in front of body HOLD HOOP VERTICALLY IN FRONT OF BODY AND AS YOU RISE ONTO TOES, USE 1 HAND TO ROTATE HOOP AROUND ITS OWN AXIS Hoop in R hand, wrap hoop around neck and body (circling CW), release hoop at shoulder and catch hoop with R hand. L arm stretched down LARGE THROW DURING LEAP THEN CATCH HOOP WITH THE FOOT. AFTER CATCH, TAKE HOOP WITH R HAND Rotate hoop horizontally CW overhead, L arm down Lean on L arm for support. Continue rotations of hoop then bring R arm SW down to end with hoop held in both hands behind the back, bottom of hoop on floor Small wave of the body while standing up one leg at a time FRONT SCALE (AEROPLANE) BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT MINIMUM 80 DEGREES AMPLITUDE THEN FW ROLL TO SITTING POSITION Arms move up then FW down while hoop rotates FW around its own axis. End with bottom of hoop on floor, top of hoop at waist STRETCH HOOP HORIZONTALLY FW AND TOSS WITH ½ ROTATION AROUND OWN AXIS DURING ROLL, HOLD HOOP IN R HAND AND PERFORM ACW CIRCLE ON FLOOR 50

52 Tuck sit position, place feet inside of hoop and push up to standing through the backbend Face point 2: LUNGE PREPARATION 360 DEGREE ATTITUDE PIVOT MINIMUM 80 DEGREES AMPLITUDE. Close feet and continue rotation with patter turn to end facing R side of floor Moving towards point 4: Chasse turning gallop jump to end facing L side of floor GRAPEVINE SW ON TOES TOWARDS L SIDE OF FLOOR, TWISTING HIPS DURING STEPS: CROSS R IN FRONT, STEP SW L, CROSS R BEHIND, STEP SW L PATTER TURN L ON BENT KNEES WITH MOVEMENT OF THE TRUNK REPEAT: GRAPEVINE SW ON TOES TOWARDS L SIDE OF FLOOR, TWISTING HIPS DURING STEPS: CROSS R IN FRONT, STEP SW L, CROSS R BEHIND, STEP SW L CLOSE FEET, R KNEE BENT AND HEEL LIFTED 2X DRAG WALKS CW AROUND THE HOOP, R,L THEN STEP R INTO HOOP AND CONTINUE CW ROTATION OF BODY STEPPING ONTO L FOOT, R FOOT IN LUNGE POSITION IN FRONT WITH HEEL RAISED. END FACING POINT 8 LIFTING BACK LEG UP FIRST, PERFORM HITCH KICK. CLOSE FEET THEN PERFORM GALLOP JUMP THROUGH THE HOOP DURING CATCH LUNGE PREPARATION 360 DEGREE PIVOT WITH LEG HELD FW MINIMUM 80 DEGREE AMPLITUDE Turn to face back on floor FW ROLL THEN ROLL AGAIN TO END STANDING UP Turn to face R side of floor CHASSE STEP STAG RING LEAP MINIMUM 160 DEGREES AMPLITUDE Close feet and lean trunk FW STAND FEET TOGETHER THEN STEP ONE HANDED CARTWHEEL THROUGH THE HOOP Stand up facing point 3. Rise onto toes Hold hoop in front of body and place feet inside of hoop. Pass through hoop during push up. One hand on floor for support DURING LUNGE BRING HOOP AROUND TO HOLD HORIZONTALLY IN FRONT OF BODY. DURING ROTATION PERFORM LARGE OVERHEAD CIRCLE Continue circle of arm into FIG 8 and swop hands behind the back During chasse hold hoop in both hands in front of body and during gallop, pass BW through hoop ROTATE HOOP ACW IN FRONTAL PLANE WITH R HAND. L ARM DOWN CATCH HOOP WITH R HAND, INSIDE GRIP, THUMB POINTED DOWN THEN LIFT ARM UP TO PERFORM LARGE ACW CIRCLE. L ARM DOWN ROTATE HOOP ACW IN FRONTAL PLANE WITH R HAND. DURING LAST SW STEP, PERFORM LARGE ROLL ACROSS THE ARMS FROM R TO L HAND HOOP ROTATES 1X BEHIND THE ARM BEFORE BEING PLACED ON FLOOR NEXT TO L SIDE SPIN HOOP ACW ON ITS OWN AXIS. R ARM STRETCHES FW AND SW BEFORE CATCHING HOOP. L HAND ON HIP. ONCE IN LUNGE POSITION, DROP HOOP SO THAT FRONT OF HOOP IS ON TOP OF R FOOT. LIFT ARMS UP AND BRING FW DOWN IN SPANISH STYLE MEDIUM HEIGHT THROW OF THE HOOP WITHOUT THE HANDS DURING THE HITCH KICK JUMP. HOOP ROTATES AROUND ITS OWN AXIS. CATCH WITH BOTH HANDS AND IMMEDIATELY GALLOP JUMP THROUGH THE HOOP HOOP ON HORIZONTAL AXIS, PASS HOOP AROUND THE WAIST Hold hoop next to side LARGE THROW FW ROLL CATCH FW ROLL Hold hoop vertically overhead with both hands HOLD HOOP OVERHEAD DURING CHASSE THEN PASS THROUGH HOOP DURING LEAP Bringing arms FW down while hoop rotates FW around its own axis. End with bottom of hoop on floor, top of hoop at waist MEDIUM HEIGHT THROW OF HOOP ROTATING AROUND ITS OWN AXIS. CATCH HOOP WITH ONE HAND WHILE OTHER HAND IS ON FLOOR DURING CARTWHEEL. BODY PASSES THROUGH THE HOOP Hoop is around the waist. Using both hands, flip hoop BW to hit back of legs 51

53 Pass over the toes onto the knees Kneel Kneel and slide R knee FW End position: On knees, R knee in front of L. Back bend of the trunk Hoop in R hand, rotate BW next to body. L arm SW up Catching hoop with R hand, flip hoop to catch in L hand as well. Hold hoop in horizontal plane. Move arms BW, rotating hoop BW around its own axis Hoop held between the lower back and the floor Level 7 Ribbon Body Apparatus / Arms Difficulty Starting place: at the back of the floor between points 5 and 6 Starting position: Face point 7. Stand on Stretched R leg, L leg stretched and foot pointed behind Remain standing Step FW with the L leg then step onto the R leg and lift L leg BW into arabesque position. Step FW L again and then step onto R leg, bending R knee and lifting L leg into small passé position Patter turn R on bent knees Turn to face point 2 Feet together, bend knees slightly PENCHÉ BALANCE WITH HELP OF HAND MINIMUM 160 DEGREES AMPLITUDE Turn to face R side of floor ON TOES: STEP ONTO BENT R LEG AND STRETCH L LEG FW SLIGHTLY OFF FLOOR. WALK FW WHILE PERFORMING ½ ROTATION R: STEP L, R THEN ONTO BENT L LEG AND STRETCH R LEG BW SLIGHTLY OFF FLOOR FACING L SIDE OF FLOOR REPEAT THE ABOVE SET OF STEPS TO END FACING POINT 7 AND STEPPING ONTO R FOOT SMALL HOP ONTO L FOOT AND CROSS THE R FOOT OVER TO PERFORM SOUTENU TURN L TO END FACING FRONT HOP SW ONTO BENT L KNEE AND TAP R FOOT BEHIND IN CURTSY POSITION MOVING SW STEP R CLOSE L STEP R ONTO BENT KNEE THEN KICK L HEEL BW Ribbon should be tightly rolled up till +- 1m from the stick. Rolled up ribbon is held in L hand in front of L thigh. Open part of ribbon is wrapped 1x CW around the R lower leg. Stick is on floor pointing towards point 5. Small arm wave of R arm During R step, lift L arm SW so as to unwrap ribbon and stick from R leg. Continue ACW movement of the ribbon stick around body to rebound off the R side of the body After stick has rebounded, L arm performs a CW circle around the head. Ribbon and stick rotate CW around the body then catch the end of the ribbon stick with the R hand R hand holding stick in front of body, L hand still holding rolled up ribbon diagonally upward. L hand releases ribbon and R arm stretched up Snake ribbon downward SPIRAL RIBBON IN FRONT OF BODY Swing ribbon onto L side of body LARGE CW OVERHEAD CIRCLE THEN SNAKE IN FRONT OF THE BODY WITH STICK POINTED SLIGHTLY UPWARDS REPEAT THE ABOVE ACW HORIZONTAL FIG 8, FIRST DOWN THEN UP AROUND THE HEAD VERTICAL SNAKE IN FRONT OF THE BODY FROM R TO L THEN SNAKE BACK FROM L TO R 52

54 MOVING TOWARDS POINT 2, 3X GALLOP RUNS OVER THE RIBBON THEN CLOSE FEET AND BEND AND STRETCH KNEES LUNGE PREPARATION 360 DEGREE PIVOT WITH LEG HELD FW MINIMUM 80 DEGREE AMPLITUDE Face L side of floor STAND FEET TOGETHER THEN CHAINE TURN UNDERNEATH THE RIBBON. DURING CATCH, PERFORM TURNING GALLOP JUMP R CHASSE, ONE HANDED CARTWHEEL Close feet to face front Turn R and move towards point 6: step hop on R foot lifting L leg into low arabesque position then step L and R and perform turning gallop R with low legs Repeat the above Continue rotation of body to end facing R side of floor CHASSE STEP TURNING STAG LEAP MINIMUM 160 DEGREES AMPLITUDE Continue 1 ¾ rotations with steps to end facing point 2 ATTITUDE BALANCE ON TOES MINIMUM 80 DEGREES AMPLITUDE Step onto R foot and cross L foot over to soutenu turn R Rotating R, step FW R then pass over ribbon with L step. Repeat Close feet facing front Bend and stretch knees then turn L to end facing point 2 Run over ribbon, R,L,R,L ASSEMBLÉ STAG RING JUMP MINIMUM 160 DEGREE AMPLITUDE Moving towards point 4: rotate body R while stepping onto bent R leg then over the ribbon onto stretched L leg. Repeat Face front and run BW on toes and bent knees Turn body ½ R to face back LUNGE PREPARATION 720 DEGREE PASSÉ PIVOT 4X LARGE ACW FRONTAL CIRCLES AND PASS THROUGH THE RIBBON. FLICK THE STICK ACW TO POINT DOWNWARDS AND SWOPPING STICK INTO L HAND, FLICK STICK ACW TO STRETCH L ARM SW SNAKE RIBBON VERTICALLY WITH L HAND IN FRONT OF THE BODY. REGARDLESS OF DIRECTION OF PIVOT, RIBBON MUST BE HELD IN THE L HAND LARGE THROW RIBBON USING TECHNIQUE OF CHOICE, CHAINE, CATCH AND IMMEDIATELY PERFORM ACW FRONTAL CIRCLE OF THE RIBBON AND PASS THROUGH THE CIRCLE OF THE RIBBON DURING CHASSE: LARGE ROTATION BW AND PLACE STICK BEHIND HIP DURING CARTWHEEL: SPIRAL RIBBON BEHIND THE BACK THEN STRETCH ARM SW Bring ribbon to L side of body and spiral Slide ribbon through L hand while R arm performs ACW overhead circle then bring arms down to pass over ribbon during gallop. L hand then let s go of ribbon Repeat the above Spiral in front of body and end with spirals on R side of body SPIRAL ON R SIDE OF BODY DURING CHASSE THEN DURING TURN, ARM CROSSES BODY TO SPIRAL ON L SIDE DURING THE LEAP CW horizontal FIG 8 to end with stick behind the back tapping L hip 2X ACW HORIZONTAL FIG 8, 1X ON FLAT FOOT, 1X ON TOES Start spirals on L side of body and perform large ACW circle of spirals. Finish with spirals on R side of body 2x Large ACW frontal circles Swing ribbon to R side of body Vertical overhead echappé. Throw and catch with R hand. Swing ribbon across to L side of body Swing / snake ribbon on floor in front of body from L to R, R to L, L to R, R to L SWING RIBBON TO R SIDE OF BODY DURING ASSEMBLÉ AND LARGE BW CIRCLE DURING JUMP Spiral on floor Spiral ribbon in front of body. Spirals gradually get bigger until they are large circles Ribbon is on L side of body SPIRAL ON SIDE OF BODY 53

55 Close feet and face between point 4 and 5 STAND THEN TURN BODY ½ L TO FACE POINT 2 AND WALK BW ON TOES AND BENT KNEES THEN STEP ONTO STICK Stand on stick with straight leg and stretch other leg behind Stand on stick with straight leg and stretch other leg behind End position: Stand on stick with straight leg and stretch other leg behind At end of pivot, catch end of ribbon with L hand BOOMERANG BW WITH PREPARATION TECHNIQUE OF CHOICE. CATCH STICK BY TRAPPING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOT Hand that was holding end of ribbon lifts up to throw ribbon in the air Bring arms down and perform slight arm wave next to the sides Arms stretched down next to side 54

56 Section 3 Groups SAGF Group Program Gymnasts are encouraged to participate in these new group routines as follows: Level 1 Prescribed Dance 4 Gymnasts Level 2 Prescribed Dance 4 Gymnasts Level 3 Prescribed Hoop 4 Gymnasts Level 4 & 5 Prescribed or voluntary Ball 4 or 5 Gymnasts Level 6 & 7 Prescribed or voluntary Clubs 4 or 5 Gymnasts Elite Group (Level 8-10) 1 of the FIG Junior Group apparatus (to be determined at Region 5 event) and FIG Junior rules : 5 pairs of clubs 5 Gymnasts (+ 1 reserve) Junior Group FIG Junior rules 5 Gymnasts (+ 1 reserve) Senior Group FIG Senior rules 5 Gymnasts (+ 1 reserve) Gymnasts may compete in a group level higher than their individual level but they may not compete in a group level lower than their individual level. For example, a gymnast who competes in level 5 for individual may compete in the level 4 & 5 group or a higher group level such as Level 6 & 7 but she may not compete in the level 3 group In Level 4 & 5 Ball and Level 6 & 7 Clubs Groups, the group may use the prescribed routine or they may use their own choreographed routine With regards to the prescribed routines, only the difficulties need to remain the same, the other parts of the routines may be altered to highlight strengths the gymnasts might have With regards to 4 or 5 gymnasts: the coach may alter the choreography of the prescribed routine to accommodate a 5 th gymnast Judging Group Difficulty The difficulty (D) aspects of the routines remain the same as in the Individual routines. Each routine must have 10 set body and/or apparatus elements of exchange. Body elements must be performed correctly by all of the gymnasts in the group to be considered valid but the elements do not have to be identical. For example two gymnasts performing a leap with the right leg and two with the left leg. The elements can also be performed in rapid succession (canon). Apparatus exchanges must be performed by all members of the group. Each gymnast must throw and catch an apparatus for the exchange to be considered valid. The exchanges can be performed simultaneously or in rapid succession with identical or different techniques of throwing and catching. 55

57 Judging Group Execution Judging group execution does not differ from judging individuals, there are a few group deductions that deal with the relationship between the gymnasts in the group dynamic Group execution score (E) = points The E score includes deductions for: Artistic faults Technical faults Artistic Faults Character When performing SAGF set routines gymnasts must show the judges that they can hear and understand the character and rhythm of the music. The style of body and apparatus movements should reflect the character of the music. If performing voluntary routines, the movements of the group should reflect the character and rhythm of the music Connections The movements of the gymnasts should be logically connected without any interruptions or prolonged, unnecessary stops. Rhythm The movements of the body and apparatus should correlate precisely with the musical accents and phrases Expression A union of strength, beauty and elegance of movements. Ample participation of all body segments (head, face, arms, hands etc.) to create supple, expressive movements. Rigid or underdeveloped movements are penalised. Formations: minimum 6 Formations should be created with a variety of the following - Placements in different areas of the floor area, centre, corners, diagonals, lines, etc. - Distribution within the formations, facing forwards, backwards, one another, etc. - Design: circles, lines in all directions, T-shapes, etc. - Amplitude, size and depth of the design Collaboration: minimum 4 Cooperative work where one or each gymnast enters into a relationship with one or more gymnasts or one or more apparatus. Collaboration depends on perfect coordination between gymnasts: - With or without direct contact - All of the gymnasts working together or in sub-groups - With varieties in the directions, travelling and formations - It is possible to lift one or several of the gymnasts with support on the apparatus or gymnasts (maximum 4 seconds) Organisation of the collective work Each gymnast of the group must participate in the homogeneous work to create cooperation using the following types of collective work - Synchronisation: simultaneous execution of the same movement - Choral: simultaneous execution of different movements by all gymnasts or in subgroups - Cannon: movements executed in rapid succession - Contrast: All gymnasts or subgroups in contrast by speed (slow-fast) or level (standing-sitting) etc. 56

58 Artistic Faults Contact with the apparatus Rhythm Dynamic Changes Body Expression Formations or more At the beginning or during the exercise one or more gymnast is without apparatus for more than 4 seconds Isolated interruption each time up to 1.00 Each lack of synchronisation between individual rhythm and that of the group, each time up to 1.0 Lack of synchronisation between the intensity of the movements by the gymnasts Lack of expression in the body movements of all the gymnasts None of the gymnast are in contact with any apparatus in the final position At the start of the exercise one gymnast remains in a lift position for more than 4 seconds Less than 6 formations (one time) 1.00 Entire exercise is disconnected from the music (background music) 57

59 Technical Faults Penalties Music Absence of harmony between music and movement at the end of the exercise due to loss of apparatus: loss of apparatus Absence of harmony between music and movement at the end of the exercise Generalities Basic Technique Static Gymnast Leaps/Jumps Balances Rotations Incomplete movement or lack of amplitude in the shape of body elements Travelling without throw: adjusting the body position on the floor Body segment held incorrectly during a body movement. Each time up to 1.0 Loss of balance: additional movement without travelling (each gymnast) - Heavy landing - Incorrect landing (e.g.: clearly arched back or straight leg in the landing) Shape neither fixed nor clearly held Shape neither fixed nor held during rotation - Partial support on the heel during rotations in relevé - Hopping - Sliding or travelling during rotation Body Movements Loss of balance: additional movement with travelling (each gymnast) Static gymnast: gymnast not moving or in a lift position for more than 4 seconds. (each time regardless of the number of gymnasts) Axis of the body not at the vertical and ending with one step Loss of balance with support on one or two hands or on the apparatus (each gymnast) Total loss of balance with fall (each gymnast) 58

60 Pre-acrobatic Elements - Heavy landing - Unauthorised technique Apparatus or more Loss of the apparatus (for the loss of 2 clubs the judge will penalise once based on the number of steps to retrieve the furthest club) Each Gymnast Technique Basic Technique Collision between the gymnasts or apparatus (+ all the consequences) Imprecise trajectory and catch in flight with 1 step (each gymnast) - Incorrect catch with the help of 1 hand (exception: catches outside the visual field) - Incorrect catch with the help of the body - Involuntary contact with the body - Incorrect handling: Amplitude, shape, work plane - Rope not held at both ends Each time, up to ma maximum of 1.00 Loss and retrieval without steps Imprecise trajectory and catch in flight with 2 or more steps including chassé (each gymnast) Static apparatus: apparatus held immobile for more than 4 seconds Each time regardless of the number of gymnasts During collaboration visible immobility of one or several apparatus for more than 4 seconds. Each time regardless of the number of gymnasts Rope Loss and retrieval after 1 2 steps Loss and retrieval after 3 or more steps Loss and retrieval outside the floor area (regardless of distance Loss of the apparatus which does not leave the floor area and use of replacement apparatus Loss of the apparatus (no contact) at the end of the exercise 59

61 Basic Technique Basic Technique Loss of one end of the rope with a short stop in the exercise (each gymnast) Feet caught in the rope during jumps or hops (each gymnast) Knot in the rope without interruption in the exercise (each gymnast) Incorrect handling: Alteration in the work plane, vibrations, irregular rotations on the vertical axis Each time, up to a maximum of 1.00 Catch after throw, contact with the forearm - Involuntary incomplete roll over the body - Incorrect roll with bounce Sliding on the arm during rotations Feet caught in the hoop when passing through (each gymnast) Incorrect handling: Ball held against the forearm (gripping) Each time, up to a maximum of Involuntary incomplete roll over the body or arms - Incorrect roll with bounce Incorrect handling: - Irregular movements Involuntary wrapping around body parts with an interruption in the exercise (each gymnast) Knot in the rope with interruption in the exercise (each gymnast) Hoop Catch after throw, contact with arm above the elbow Ball Clubs 60

62 Basic Technique Basic Technique - Incorrect plane - Arms too far apart in the mills Each time, up to a maximum of 1.0 Alteration in the synchronisation in the rotation of the 2 clubs during throws and catches Lack of precision in the work plane of the clubs during asymmetric movements Alteration in the pattern of the ribbon (snakes, spirals insufficiently tight, different sizes and amplitude etc.) Each time, up to a maximum of 1.0 Incorrect handling: Imprecise passing, ribbon stick involuntarily held in the middle, snap of the ribbon Each time, up to a maximum of 1.0 Knot in the ribbon without interruption in the exercise (each gymnast) The end of the ribbon stays on the floor involuntarily during patterns, throws, echappé etc. Ribbon Involuntary wrappings around body parts with interruption in the exercise (each gymnast) Knot with interruption in the exercise (each gymnast) 61

63 Group Set Routines Starting place: All 4 gymnasts in the middle of the floor in a diamond shape facing front Starting position: Gymnast #1: kneel on floor Gymnast #2: straddle stand, bent R leg with heel raised, trunk leaning R Gymnast #3: straddle stand, bent L leg with heel raised, trunk leaning L Level 1 Dance Group Body Apparatus / Arms Formation Difficulty Gymnast #4: standing feet together #1: remain kneeling #2: join feet #3: join feet #4: remain standing #1: remain kneeling #2: stand, bend knees, lean trunk FW #3: stand, bend knees, lean trunk FW #4: stand, straight legs, lean trunk FW #1: kneeling, lean FW into small ball then small bunny hop to stand 2 nd in line #2: small steps L to finish at back #3: small steps R to finish 3 rd in line #4: small runs FW with open legs passing over #1 to finish in front #1: small lunge SW L,R,L,R #2: small lunge SW L,R,L,R #3: small lunge SW R,L,R,L #4: small lunge SW R,L,R,L #1: L SIDE 3 STEP TURN SW #2: L SIDE 3 STEP TURN SW #3: R SIDE 3 STEP TURN SW #4: R SIDE 3 STEP TURN SW DOUBLE FOOT BALANCE ON TOES Pose with R knee bent and heel raised, trunk FW 4X SW CHASSE #1: MOVE TO POINT 8 #2: MOVE TO POINT 6 #3: MOVE TO POINT 4 #4: MOVE TO POINT 2 MINIMUM 360 DEGREE PATTER TURN ON STRAIGHT LEGS END FACING CENTRE OF FLOOR Gymnast #1: hands on hips Gymnast #2: L hand on hip, R hand on R knee Gymnast #3: R hand on hip, L hand on L knee Gymnast #4: hands on hips All gymnasts lift arms diagonally up and flick hands down All gymnasts elbows together in front of body, wrists together, palms facing up under the chin #1: hands on hips #2: hands on hips #3: hands on hips #4: arms diagonally up then hands on hips Hands on hips HANDS ON HIPS ROLL HANDS AROUND EACH OTHER IN FRONT OF BODY Hands on R knee ARMS SW 3 2 ARMS STRETCHED DOWN, FLEXED WRISTS

64 RHYTHMIC FW ROLL TOWARDS CENTRE OF FLOOR Run towards centre of floor kicking heels BW. HANDS ON FLOOR FOR SUPPORT Hands wave in front of body FW PASSÉ BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT FACING PARTNER #4 FACING #1 #3 FACING #2 Close feet and turn to face each other forming a circle #3 AND #2 TURN INWARD TO END FACING FRONT. #4 AND #1 WALK ON TOES AND SEPARATE TO END FACING FRONT IN A LINE Stand feet together GRAPEVINE R SIDE BEHIND SIDE TAP GRAPEVINE L SIDE BEHIND SIDE TAP 4X PASSÉ HOPS #1: MOVE TO POINT 6 #2: MOVE TO POINT 6 #3: MOVE TO POINT 2 #4: MOVE TO POINT 2 Stand feet together facing partner #4 facing #3 #2 facing #1 STAND FEET TOGETHER End position: #3 and #1: straddle stand, bent R leg with heel raised, trunk leaning R #4 and #2: stand behind partner facing L side of floor ARMS STRETCHED FW PALMS AGAINST PARTNERS PALMS Hold hands in the circle #3 AND #2 LIFT THEIR JOINED ARMS AND #4 AND #1 PASS UNDER WHILE DROPPING THEIR OWN JOINED HANDS Drop all hands and perform large outward frontal circle with the arms before holding hands again HOLDING HANDS. #4 AND #1 PUT THEIR FREE HAND ON THEIR HIP ARMS SWINGING IN OPPOSITION TO LEGS Hands on hips CLAP OWN HANDS TOGETHER THEN CLAP EACH OTHER S R HAND. CLAP OWN HANDS TOGETHER THEN CLAP EACH OTHER S L HAND #3 and #1: L hand on hip, R hand on R knee #4 and #2: place R elbow on partner s shoulder and L hand on hip Level 2 Dance Group Body Apparatus / Arms Formation Difficulty Starting place: All 4 gymnasts in the middle of the floor in a square shape Starting position: Gymnast #1: long sit facing L of floor Gymnast #2: long sit facing R of floor Gymnast #3: stand facing L of floor Gymnast #4: stand facing R of floor Gymnast #1: hands on floor behind Gymnast #2: hands on floor behind Gymnast #3: hands on hips Gymnast #4: hands on hips #1: bend knee into passé L,R #2: bend knee into passé R,L #3: bend kneel, lift heel L,R #1: hands on floor behind #2: hands on floor behind #3: hands on hips 63

65 #4: bend kneel, lift heel R,L #4: hands on hips #1: 3x kick 1 leg upwards R,L,R then #1: hands on floor behind bend knees #2: hands on floor behind #2: 3x kick 1 leg upwards L,R,L then #3: hands on hips bend knees #4: hands on hips #3: swop places with #4 #4: swop places with #3 BW ROLL OVER SHOULDER TO END HANDS ON FLOOR THEN FINISH WITH ON KNEES #1 and #2 stay in kneel sit position #3 and #4 lift buttocks to kneel up position All turn trunks towards front of floor Bunny hop to standing 4x runs FW kicking heels BW to form straight line. Face front #1: SW lunge L #2: bend knees, trunk FW #3: SW lunge R #4: stand on toes Stand CHASSE PASSÉ HOP CHASSE PASSÉ HOP #1: MOVE TO POINT 8 #2: MOVE TO POINT 2 #3: MOVE TO POINT 4 #4: MOVE TO POINT 6 8X RUNS KICKING HEEL BW MOVE IN CW CIRCLE AND END SLIGHTLY CLOSER TOGETHER ARMS BY THE SIDE Lift back arm up and front arm SW Hands on floor in front of body Hands on hips #1: arms stretched to the L #2: hands on knees #3: arms stretched to the R #4: arms stretched up Arms down ARMS SW DURING CHASSE AND 3 SWING IN OPPOSITION TO LEGS 4 DURING HOP ARMS MOVE FW AND SW MOVING TOWARDS CENTRE OF FLOOR: STEP FW R,L POINT R FOOT FW ON FLOOR, THEN BW ON FLOOR ALL PATTER TURN R ON BENT KNEES TO FINISH FACING FRONT SMALL STRADDLE JUMP LANDING FEET TOGETHER BEND KNEES AND LEAN FW WITH TRUNK WHILE MOVING SHOULDERS FW AND BW STEP SW R AND PERFORM CHAINE TURN R TO END FEET TOGETHER FACING R SIDE OF FLOOR DURING STEPS SWING ARM IN OPPOSITION TO LEGS. DURING POINTS, PLACE HANDS BEHIND HEAD AND SWING ELBOWS IN OPPOSITION TO LEGS HANDS BEHIND THE HEAD ARMS STRETCH DIAGONALLY UPWARD ARMS DOWN ARMS MOVE THROUGH 3 RD POSITION INTO 1 ST POSITION TO END SW ARABESQUE BALANCE MINIMUM 45 DEGREES AMPLITUDE Close feet ARMS SW Hands on hips 64

66 Each gymnast walks in a semi-circle or circle to end in a diagonal formation L hand stays on hip, R arm stretches FW and SW Straddle stand facing point 8 Hands on hips Table top into FW roll Arms SW END IN STRADDLE SIT AND LEAN FW HANDS ON FLOOR THEN STRETCH TO SHOW AMPLE FLEXIBILITY ARMS FW ON FLOOR Sit up and bend knees crossing L leg Arms SW over R to stand up while turning L. Finish facing point 8 again SW PASSÉ BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT ARMS SW STEP ½ TURNING GALLOP JUMP ARMS SWING UP OVERHEAD #1 AND #2 MOVE SLIGHTLY FW 2 3 #3 AND #4 MOVE SLIGHTLY BW 1 4 Stand facing partner #2 faces #3 #1 faces #4 SW chasse #2 and #3 travel FW #1 and #4 travel BW Lift leg into passé position then point foot SW on floor #2 and #3 lift back leg #1 and #4 lift front leg PATTER TURN TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE FLOOR #2 AND #4: REACH FW WITH TRUNK TO FINISH LYING ON FRONT #1 AND #3: STEP TOWARDS BACK OF FLOOR AND TURN TO FACE FRONT THEN GALLOP JUMP OVER PARTNER S BACK #2 and #4: roll onto back then sit up with small body wave #1 and #3: 4x walks to stand in line with partner next to partner s feet End position: #1: Stand facing #4, R knee bent and heel raised #2: Sitting facing #3, knees bent, R leg crossed over L #3: Stand facing #2, R knee bent and heel raised #4: Sitting facing #1, knees bent, R leg crossed over L Hold hands with partner Holding hands Holding hands CONTINUE HOLDING PARTNERS HANDS WHILE ROTATING. ARMS MOVE IN OVERHEAD CIRCLE #2 AND #4: HANDS ON FLOOR, WALK FW TO LYING POSITION WITH ARMS STRETCHED FW #1 AND #3: ARMS SW THEN INWARD FRONTAL CIRCLE #2 and #4: arms on floor #1 and #3: arms stretched down #1: L hand on hip, R arm pointing at #4 #2: L hand on floor, R arm pointing at #3 #3: L hand on hip, R arm pointing at #2 #4: L hand on floor, R arm pointing at #1 65

67 Level 3 Hoop Group Body Apparatus / Arms Formation Difficulty Starting place: Gymnast start in a 4 diagonal formation Starting position: All gymnasts: Stand facing point 2. All gymnasts: R hand holds hoop on floor in front of body in sagittal plane. Lean FW with the trunk Bend L knee and lift L heel while lifting trunk back to upright then swop legs leaning FW with trunk 4x walks CW around the hoop #1 and # 2 walk in ½ circle to end facing point 6 #3 and # 4 walk in full circle to end facing point 2 2x bend and stretch the knees 4x runs kicking the heels BW to end facing front. See formation Pull hoop slightly back on floor then FW again Use fingers to spin the hoop around its vertical axis. End with hoop in front of body Lift hoop SW #1 and #2: R then L #3 and #4: L then R Perform frontal circle exchanging hands overhead #1 and #2: ACW #3 and #4: CW Hoop in front of body Stand feet together, head down Stand feet together, lift head up Lift arms up and flip hoop BW 3x bend knee and lift heel R,L,R then Rotate hoop FW on its axis while close feet bringing arms down SW PASSÉ BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT TOSS HOOP WITH ½ BW ROTATION CHAINE TURN PASS HOOP AROUND THE WAIST 2 4 #1: MOVE TO POINT 2 #2: MOVE TO POINT 4 #3: MOVE TO POINT #4: MOVE TO POINT 6 BEND AND STRETCH KNEES Moving in ACW direction, move one place to the L: 2x gallop jump EXCHANGE THE HOOPS BY THROWING THEM: #1 EXCHANGES WITH #3 #2 EXCHANGES WITH #4 Passing through the hoop ½ turning gallop jump #2 AND #3 RUN TOWARDS EACH OTHER AND STAND ON ONE FOOT WITH THE OTHER STRETCHED BW. #1 AND #4 RUN CLOSER TOGETHER THEN RUN UNDERNEATH #2 AND #3 Hold hoop overhead #2 AND #3 HOLD THEIR HOOPS HORIZONTALLY ABOVE THE HEAD SO THAT THEIR HOOPS TOUCH EACH OTHER CREATING AN ARCHWAY #1 AND #4 BOOMERANG THEIR HOOPS UNDER THE ARCHWAY

68 #2 and #3 run BW on toes. #1 and #4 stand hoop in front of them BEFORE RUNNING AFTER THE HOOP TO CATCH Hoop held in front on floor Facing the centre: 4x spring point jumps R,L,R,L then stand feet together Stand Stretch jump SW L out of hoop when landing bend knees to pick up hoop ARABESQUE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT MINIMUM 60 DEGREES AMPLITUDE Walk closer together to form circle Grapevine R side behind side tap Grapevine L side behind side tap Turn to face the corners #1 faces point 4 #2 faces point 2 #3 faces point 6 #4 faces point 8 MOVING TOWARDS THE POINTS THEY ARE FACING, CHASSE STEP STAG LEAP MINIMUM 120 DEGREES AMPLITUDE All gymnasts face front LUNGE PREPARATION 360 DEGREE PASSÉ PIVOT 2x bend knees and lift heels Step FW R into passé position L then step BW L and close feet Tap hoop on floor in front of the body Toss hoop horizontally overhead without rotation. Pass through the hoop and allow it to land on floor around the feet Hoop is on floor during jump then pick up ROTATE HOOP BW IN SAGITTAL PLANE Catch hoop during rotation and hold SW. Hold the person on the L s hoop to form circle Hold the hoops in a circle. During the tap, tilt the hoops FW Rotate the hoop BW ROTATE HOOP BW IN SAGITTAL PLANE Swing hoop to place around the waist ROTATE HOOP AROUND THE WAIST Flip hoop ¼ BW until it is vertical then return to position with front of hoop in front of legs. Flip hoop again, this time all the way until hoop hits back of legs Perform ACW frontal circle exchanging hands overhead #1 and #3 run FW slightly #2 and #4 run BW slightly BEND AND STRETCH KNEES Run towards partner: #1 and #2 run towards each other Hoop in front of body EXCHANGE THE HOOPS IN A CW CIRCLE BY THROWING THEM ON THE HORIZONTAL PLANE WITHOUT ROTATION OF THE HOOP: #1 THROWS TO #3 #3 THROWS TO #4 #4 THROWS TO #2 #2 THROWS TO #1 #1 gives her hoop to #2 #3 gives her hoop to #

69 #3 and #4 run towards each other #2 and #4 hold hoops on top of each other #2 AND #4 KNEEL FACING EACH #2 AND #4 HOLD HOOPS ON FLOOR IN OTHER FRONT OF THE KNEES #1 AND #3 CARTWHEEL #1 AND #3 PLACE HANDS ON FLOOR INSIDE OF HOOPS DURING THE #2 and #4 stand up #1 and #3 turn to face back and run underneath the hoops CARTWHEEL #2 and #4 make archway with hoops #1 and #3 run underneath hoops ALL TURN TO FACE FRONT #1 STAND A FEW METRES BEHIND #2 AND #3 STANDS A FEW METRES BEHIND #4 Run together FLIP HOOPS BW TO LET GO OF AND THROW TOP HOOP TO PARTNER BEHIND #2 THROWS TO #1 #4 THROW TO #3 Place all the hoop on top of each other then at the same time, let go and drop all hoops onto floor End position: #1 and #2 place ball of L foot onto the hoops. Feet in lunge position, bend L knee #1 and #2 place ball of R foot onto the hoops. Feet in lunge position, bend R knee All gymnasts turned to face front Hoops on floor #1 and #2 L hand on L knee, R arm SW up #3 and #4 R hand on R knee, L arm SW up Level 4 and 5 Ball Group Body Apparatus / Arms Formation Difficulty Starting place: Gymnasts in a straight line towards the back of the floor Starting position: All gymnasts: Stand facing L side of floor. Stand on stretched L leg. R knee bent, heel raised All gymnasts: Ball held between R elbow and R side of body. L hand on hip Bend and stretch L knee Close feet and bend knees #2 and #4 stand #1 and #3 run in a ¾ CW circle around the person in front of them to end on their R side #2 and #4 then run around the person in front of them to end in front. All gymnasts face the front 7X QUICK RUNS FW KICKING HEELS BW THEN CLOSE FEET Ball remains in elbow and side Gymnast #4: stretches ball FW #1, #2, #3 bounce their ball off the back of the gymnast in front of them #2 and #4 stretch arms up #1 and #3 pass ball around the waist #2 and #4 pass ball around the waist #1 and #3 stretch arms up HOLD BALL IN FRONT OF BODY AND ROLL UP AND DOWN HANDS

70 SW CHASSE BALL CHANGE BEHIND THEN SW CHASSE IN THE OTHER DIRECTION AND BALL CHANGE BEHIND. #2 AND #4 GO R THEN L #1 AND #3 GO L THEN R SWIVEL STEP TO THE FRONT OF THE FLOOR THEN TO THE BACK OF THE FLOOR 4X BEND KNEE AND LIFT HEEL R,L,R,L LUNGE PREPARATION 360 DEGREE PASSÉ PIVOT #1 and #2 face L side of floor and #3 and #4 face R side of floor. Stand in lunge position with pointed back foot #2 FACES POINT 2 AND #4 FACES POINT 8 AND STAND IN STRADDLE STAND # 1 STANDS BEHIND #2 AND #3 STANDS BEHIND #4, BENDING OVER TO PLACE BALL ON FLOOR #2 AND #4 SIDE OVER THE BALL PASSING THROUGH JAZZ SPLIT AND ENDING ON THEIR KNEES THEN STAND UP. #1 RUNS TOWARDS POINT 4 AND #3 TOWARDS POINT 6 STAND AND BEND AND STRETCH THE KNEES THEN KNEEL DOWN ON ONE KNEE ALL FACE THE CENTRE OF THE FLOOR: #2 AND #3 RUN AFTER THE BALL THEN DIVE ONTO AND SLIDE UP THE BALL TO FINISH IN A SEAL POSITION ON THE BALL #1 AND #4 CHAINE TURN TOWARDS THE CENTRE OF THE FLOOR THEN CHASSE GALLOP OVER THEIR PARTNER S LEGS: #1 OVER #2, #4 OVER #3 #2 and #3 stand up #1 and #4 stand BOUNCE DURING THE CHASSES ROLL BALL OVER BACK OF HANDS ROLL BALL FROM BACK OF NECK DOWN BACK TO CATCH AT THE BASE OF THE SPINE PASS BALL AROUND WAIST DURING PIVOT Bounce ball to partner: #2 and #4 bounce to each other #1 and #3 bounce to each other #1 AND #3 ROLL THEIR BALLS THROUGH THE LEGS OF THEIR PARTNERS #2 AND #4 THROW THE BALL BW FOR #1 AND #3 TO CATCH ONCE THE BALL HAS ROLLED THROUGH THEIR LEGS, #2 AND #4 RUN AFTER IT AND SLIDE OVER THE BALL WHICH IS ON THE FLOOR. #1 AND #3 PASS BALL AROUND THE WAIST EXCHANGE THE BALLS BY THROWING: #1 AND #3 EXCHANGE #2 AND #4 EXCHANGE THE BALL CAN BE CAUGHT IN THE ELBOWS #2 AND #3 ROLL THE BALL ON THE FLOOR TOWARDS THE CENTRE. BALL STAYS ON FLOOR. #1 AND #4 PASS BALL AROUND THE WAIST THEN THROW DURING THE GALLOP OVER THEIR PARTNER BEFORE CATCHING BALL #2 and #3 roll ball up chest and down arms #1 and #4 hold ball Walk on toes in ACW circle L hands in centre of circle and R arms perform large FIG with the ball 6x runs to change formation Hold ball

71 Leaning FW, 4x bend knee and lift heel R,L,R,L #2 and #4 turn to face point 6 while changing formation 4x bounces: hands, hands, chest, hands then catch Hold ball STAND AND BEND AND STRETCH THE KNEES #3 and #4 bend over in curtsy position then sitting turn towards each other to end back to back in sitting position #3 facing point 6 and #4 facing point 2 #1 and #2 bend over to pick up ball then stand and bend and stretch knees #3 and #4 sit back to back with bent knees #1 and #2 stand facing their partner #3 and #4 slide into splits: #3 faces point 8 and #4 faces point 4 #2 and #1 perform chasse then cartwheel placing hands in between the legs of #3 and #4 EXCHANGE THE BALLS BY THROWING: #2 AND #3 EXCHANGE #4 AND #1 EXCHANGE THE BALL TO BE CAUGHT IN ONE HAND #3 rolls ball to #2 and #4 rolls ball to #1 #1 and #2 pick up ball then bounce both balls at the same time #1 and #2 throw the ball to their partner who catches it in the legs #1 throws to #3 #2 throws to #4 #3 and #4 hold the ball overhead #2 and #1 hold ball between forearms #3 and #4 push up through backbend #1 and #2 stand CHASSE STEP SPLIT LEAP MINIMUM 120 DEGREES AMPLITUDE #1 MOVES TOWARDS POINT 2 #2 MOVES TOWARDS POINT 6 #3 MOVES TOWARDS POINT 8 #4 MOVES TOWARDS POINT 4 Turn to face centre of floor 3x passé walks crossing leg over, close feet and small runs BW then stand ARABESQUE BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT MINIMUM 70 DEGREES AMPLITUDE STAND AND BEND AND STRETCH KNEES #2 and #4 run to stand next to each other holding inside hands together above their heads to form archway. Standing in SW lunge with outside heel raised. #3 and #4 hold ball against the chest #1 and #2 hold ball in one hand HOLD BALL DURING CHASSE AND BOUNCE DURING LEAP Pass ball around the waist then roll down the back from the neck to the base of the spine 3X BOUNCES THEN CATCH EXCHANGE THE BALLS BY THROWING: FIRST #3 AND #4 EXCHANGE AND THEN #1 AND #2 EXCHANGE. BALL TO BE CAUGHT IN 2 HANDS BEHIND THE BACK / SIDE OF BODY #2 and #4 ball held SW in outside arm #1 and #3 hold their own ball between their upper arms and chest and then take their partners ball with their hands

72 #1 and #3 run under archway then #1 runs to the L to partner #4 and #3 runs to the R to partner #2 #2 AND #4 REMAIN STANDING AND TURN TO FACE THEIR PARTNER #1 AND #3 RUN DIAGONALLY FW AND STAND WITH THEIR BACK TO THEIR PARTNER All moving towards each other: #1 performs L side sitting turn to end on knees next to and facing #3 #3 performs R side sitting turn to end on knees next to and facing #1 #2 performs L side chaine to end standing next to and facing #4 #4 performs R side chaine to end standing next to and facing #2 End position: #1 and #3 are in kneel up position facing each other, trunk turned to face the front #2 and #4 are standing on one leg, other knee bent and heel raised, head facing front ONCE IN PLACE, #1 AND #3 THROW THE BALL IN THEIR HANDS BW TO THEIR PARTNERS #2 AND #4 CATCH THE BALLS All pass ball around the waist #1 and #3 hold ball with both hands against the chest, elbows SW #2 and #4 hold ball in both hands, arms stretched FW with ball held against each other s elbows / forearms Level 6 and 7 Clubs Group Body Apparatus / Arms Formation Difficulty Starting place: Gymnasts in a square formation towards the back of the floor Starting position: All gymnasts face front of floor with one leg crossed over the other in lunge position: #1 and #3 cross R over L #2 and #4 cross L over R #1 and #2 bend knees #3 and #4 stretched legs Turn to face partner and bend trunk FW #2 faces #3 #1 faces #4 4x passé walks to next formation 4x pose position of choice (each gymnast poses 4x) 4x walks then close feet #1 and #4 walk BW #2 and #2 walk FW BW body wave Stand and bend knees lifting heels Place clubs on top of each other facing opposite directions. Hold clubs in both hands. #1 and #2 stretch arms down #3 and #4 stretch arms up Slide one club on floor to partner First #2 and #3 Then #1 and #4 Arms SW and horizontal rotations above the arm 4x pose position of choice x rotations BW next to side Large BW arm circle Toss both clubs 1x rotation BW 71

73 LUNGE PREPARATION 360 DEGREE ATTITUDE PIVOT MINIMUM 80 DEGREES AMPLITUDE #1 and #3 end facing L side of floor #2 and #4 end facing R side of floor Chasse hop chasse hop Then walk on heels in ½ ACW circle STAND AND BEND AND STRETCH LEGS 4x runs towards centre of floor kicking heels BW TAP CLUBS OVERHEAD Clubs down 4x rotations BW next to side Then horizontal mills EXCHANGE ONE CLUB EACH BY THROWING: #2 EXCHANGES WITH #3 #4 EXCHANGES WITH #1 OTHER CLUB IS HELD SW Rotations BW next to side #1 and #2 pass through handstand and wave down the chest onto the stomach to lie on elbows #3 and #4 stand #1 AND #2 LIE ON STOMACH AND ELBOWS #3 AND #4 GALLOP OVER THEIR PARTNER S LEGS THEN FW ROLL UNDER THE CLUB #3 PASSES OVER #2 #4 PASSES OVER #1 #1 and #2 kneel then stand up #3 and #4 run back to hold hands and clubs with #1 and #2 forming a circle #3 and #1 stand then patter turn #2 and #4 run underneath the archway before running SW to form straight line FACE R SIDE OF FLOOR: #4 LEANS RIGHT FW OTHERS LUNGE POSITION LEANING FW SLIGHTLY THEN #2 LEANS RIGHT FW Walk on toes with bent knees in ACW circle #1 and #2 place clubs on floor #3 and #4 prepare to throw #1 AND #2 TAP CLUBS ON FLOOR #3 AND #4 THROW IN THE GALLOP THEN CATCH AFTER THE FW ROLL All hold clubs in R hand and hold the clubs of the person next to them in the L hand (#2 and #4 do not join hands / clubs) #3 and #1 lift their inside arms up and #2 and #4 pass underneath the archway #4 SLIDES ONE CLUB ON FLOOR TO #2 THEN #2, #3 AND #1 SLIDE ONE CLUB VERTICALLY DOWN BACK AND PERSON BEHIND CATCHES IT. #2 PICKS CLUB UP FROM FLOOR Horizontal mills CHASSE STEP STAG RING LEAP MINIMUM 160 DEGREES AMPLITUDE #2 AND #3 MOVE TOWARDS POINT 4 #4 AND #1 MOVE TOWARDS POINT 8 Face and stand in line with partner: #2 and #3 are partners #4 and #1 are partners BW ROTATIONS DURING CHASSE THE LARGE BW ARM CIRCLE DURING LEAP Toss clubs to each other one at a time without rotation R then L. Clubs are vertical with the head pointing downwards Turn to face next partner: Stand and prepare for exchange

74 #2 and #4 face each other #3 and #1 face each other STAND, BEND AND STRETCH LEGS THEN CARTWHEEL TOWARDS PARTNER #1 faces L side of floor Others face R side of floor 4x walks FW then close feet and ½ turn. Bend FW EXCHANGE ONE CLUB BY THROWING #2 EXCHANGES WITH #4 #3 EXCHANGES WITH #1 CATCH AND IMMEDIATELY CARTWHEEL Clubs down 2x tosses with single rotation R then L Then large circle overhead and tap clubs on floor FRONT SCALE (AEROPLANE) BALANCE ON FLAT FOOT MINIMUM 80 DEGREES AMPLITUDE THEN FW ROLL #3 and #4 perform 2-3 chaine turns then turn to face point 2 #2 performs 1 chaine turn then prepares to throw facing point 8 #1 walks to point 8 and turns to face the #2 #3 AND #4 STAND FACING EACH OTHER ON ONE FOOT OTHER FOOT POINTED BEHIND #2 BENDS AND STRETCHES LEGS DURING THROW THEN PERFORMS FW ROLL UNDER #3 AND #4 S CLUBS #1 BENDS FW THEN STANDS TO CATCH DURING THE DANCE STEPS, GYMNASTS MOVE INTO NEW FORMATION. STEP FW R STEP CROSSING L FOOT BEHIND THEN FW R AGAIN 3X RUNS KICKING HEELS BW THEN CLOSE FEET WALK ON HEELS IN ACW CIRCLE STAND AND 4X BEND KNEE AND LIFT HEEL R,L,R,L STAND AND PERFORM SMALL TUCK JUMP #1 and #4 chasse sitting turn towards each other to end kneeling next to each other 3X FW ROTATIONS NEXT TO SIDE THEN PLACE CLUBS ON FLOOR DURING ROLL Clubs held against the body, one in front of waist and one against back #3 AND #4 STRETCH ARMS AND CLUBS FW #2 THROWS CLUB TO #1. AT THE SAME TIME, #1 SLIDES ONE CLUB TO # ASYMMETRIC MOVEMENT OF THE 4 CLUBS: R ARM AND CLUB PERFORMS LARGE 3 2 BW CIRCLE L ARM SW, L CLUB ROTATES 1 HORIZONTALLY ABOVE THE ARM FW MILLS THEN BRING ARMS FW DOWN HORIZONTAL MILLS HORIZONTAL MILLS LIFTING ARMS SLIGHTLY TO MILL ABOVE THE HEAD EXCHANGE CLUBS BY THROWING HOLD CLUB ON HORIZONTAL PLANE AND EXCHANGE IN AN ACW CIRCLE #1 THROWS TO #2 #2 THROWS TO #4 #4 THROWS TO #3 #3 THROWS TO #1 #1 and #4 hold clubs #2 and #3 rotate clubs BW

75 #2 and #3 run to stand behind #1 and #4 End position: all face front #1 kneels up on L knee, R leg stretched SW #4 kneels up on R knee, L knee stretched SW #3 stands legs open on straight L leg, R leg bent and heel raised #2 stands legs open on straight R leg, L leg bent and heel raised All arms and clubs stretched diagonally with outside arm up and inside arm down. #1 and #4 cross inside clubs over each other #3 and #2 cross inside clubs over each other Section 4 Elements Individual Elements The lists of elements below can be used as a study guide Judges can place these lists on the judges table while judging All of the elements listed below are in the order they are performed in the set routines Level 1 Dance No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Dance steps All optional 2 3 Step turn 3 4x passé hops 4 Double foot balance on toes 5 Patter turn on straight legs 6 FW roll 7 Long sit lean FW must show ample flexibility 8 Small FW body wave 9 4x SW chasse 10 FW passé balance on flat foot Level 1 Rope No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 3 Step Turn Unwrap rope 2 SW roll Rotate rope outwards overhead 3 FW passé balance on flat foot Rotate rope BW (fan) 4 2x Gallop jumps Rotate rope BW 5 Double foot balance on toes Rotate loop of rope FW 6 Soutenu turn 360 degrees Rotate loop of rope inwards overhead 7 Feet together Pull free end of rope up and catch (simple lasso) 8 4x stretch jumps (skips) Pass FW through rope 9 4x SW chasse Rotate rope CW in frontal plane 10 1x Stretch jump (skip) Pass BW through rope 74

76 Level 2 Dance No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Straddle sit lean FW must show ample flexibility All optional 2 BW roll over the shoulder 3 SW Passé balance 4 Chasse passé hop, chasse passé hop 5 Dance steps 6 FW Body wave 7 Arabesque balance on flat foot 45 degrees 8 Passé pivot from step preparation 360 degrees 9 Chasse turning gallop 180 degrees 10 Chaine turn Level 2 Hoop No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Chasse gallop jump Hoop overhead then pass through 2 Stand in pose Toss hoop ½ rotation BW on horizontal axis 3 Chaine turn Bring arms downward 4 Patter turn on bent knees Rotate hoop around waist 5 Double foot balance on toes Rotate hoop freely on floor on vertical axis 6 1 ¼ Soutenu turn Large circle of hoop in frontal plane 7 4x SW chasse Rotate hoop anticlockwise in frontal plane 8 Backbend on knees must show ample back flexion Take hoop up and BW 9 FW Passé balance on flat foot FW FIG 8 10 Run kicking heels BW, close feet, catch hoop in knees Boomerang then catch hoop in knees Level 3 Dance No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 FW Leg balance on flat foot 60 degrees All optional 2 Dance steps 3 Lunge preparation, passé pivot 360 degrees 4 Chasse scissor jump legs 45 degrees 5 Chasse cartwheel 6 BW roll over shoulder 7 FW Splits 8 Side balance on flat foot foot head level 9 Chasse step stag leap 120 degrees 10 2x Chaine turns 75

77 Level 3 Ball No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 SW Passé balance on flat foot Rotate ball FW over back of hands 2 Small body wave Roll ball up chest and down back 3 Chasse step stag leap 120 degrees Bounce ball during leap 4 FW Body wave Anticlockwise FIG 8 with ball 5 Arabesque balance on flat foot 60 degrees Bounce ball during balance 6 3x SW chasse then ¾ turning gallop jump Pass ball 1x around waist then hold in crossed arms 7 Stand, leaning FW slightly Bounce ball 2x with hand then 1x with shoulder 8 Soutenu turn 360 degrees Hold ball in 1 hand 9 Stand Small to medium height throw, catch with 2 hands 10 Lunge preparation, passé pivot 360 degrees Hold ball against chest Level 4 Dance No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Side balance on flat foot foot minimum head level All optional 2 Dance steps 3 Ring kick 4 Chasse step split leap minimum 120 degrees 5 Chasse cartwheel on 1 hand 6 Lunge preparation, passé pivot 360 degrees directly into 360 degrees soutenu turn 7 Arabesque balance flat foot minimum 70 degrees 8 Chasse step Cossack jump minimum 70 degrees 9 Chaine turn step FW roll 10 Lunge preparation, 360 degree arabesque pivot minimum 30 degrees Level 4 Rope No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Chasse turning gallop jump Circle rope 1x overhead then wrap around waist 2 Stand then gallop through rope Throw 1x BW rotation then catch 1 knot per hand while passing through rope 3 3x Gallop jumps moving BW Skip through rope BW open, cross, open 4 FW Passé balance on flat foot 2x rotations in frontal plane then simple lasso in front of body 5 Chasse step stag leap minimum 120 degrees FIG 8 then pass through rope 6 FW Leg balance on flat foot minimum 70 degrees FIG 8 BW 7 2x Pose turns Wrap rope around body 8 Stand Simple horizontal lasso 9 Lunge preparation, passé pivot 360 degrees Rope held behind back 10 Splits Rotate rope overhead 76

78 Level 4 Clubs No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Penché kick R then L Clubs and hands on floor 2 Side balance on flat foot Foot must be held at head height at the minimum Holding both clubs at the neck or head, perform 1 rotation inward 3 Chasse step cossack jump minimum 70 degrees Small rotations BW then 1 club continues small rotations BW while other club performs small BW toss with 1 rotation 4 Pose turn R Unstable position of the clubs 5 Steps Series of tosses 6 Arabesque balance flat foot minimum 70 degrees 3x inward rotations 7 Runs Horizontal mills 8 Chasse step split leap minimum 120 degrees Small rotations BW then large circle BW 9 Stand Medium height throw of R club. Pass L club behind back into R hand and catch throw with L hand 10 Lunge preparation, passé pivot 360 degrees Tap clubs overhead Level 5 Dance No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Rhythmic FW roll into cartwheel All optional 2 Backbend on the knees 3 Chasse step split leap minimum 140 degrees 4 Splits 5 Cossack balance minimum 70 degrees 6 Chasse step stag leap minimum 140 degrees 7 Penché kick minimum 140 degrees 8 2x pose turns 9 Dance steps 10 FW Leg balance on flat foot minimum 70 degrees immediately into FW body wave Level 5 Hoop No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Stand in pose Roll hoop across arms 2 Stand then small gallop with 2 nd leg straight Toss without rotation then catch while passing through 3 Chasse step cossack jump minimum 70 degrees Pass hoop under leg 4 Side balance on flat foot foot minimum head Spin hoop on floor then pass through height 5 Turning gallop jump Pass through BW 6 Chasse step stag leap minimum 140 degrees Spin hoop on vertical axis 7 Lunge preparation, 360 degree pivot with FW leg Pass hoop behind back then under leg minimum 70 degrees 8 Stand then run after hoop to catch in knees Large throw, catch in knees 9 Arabesque balance on flat foot minimum 70 Rotate hoop outwards overhead degrees 10 Lunge preparation, passé pivot 540 degrees Rotate hoop around waist 77

79 Level 5 Ribbon No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Lunge preparation, passé pivot 540 degrees Spiral 2 2x Chaine turns Ribbon stick held in elbow 3 FW Leg balance on flat foot minimum 70 degrees Snake down then up 4 Stand then chaine under ribbon Boomerang 5 Chasse step split leap minimum 140 degrees Large BW arm circle 6 Arabesque balance on flat foot minimum 70 Spiral degrees 7 Stand then gallop through ribbon Large throw then catch passing through the ribbon 8 Scissor jump minimum 90 degrees Spiral 9 Dance steps Various 10 Stand Echappé Level 6 Dance No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Chasse step stag ring leap minimum 160 degrees amplitude All optional 2 Optional jump / leap difficulty (see examples below) 3 Illusion turn 1 hand can support 4 Optional acro element (see examples below) 5 Optional rotation difficulty (see examples below) 6 Dance steps 7 Optional balance difficulty (see examples below) degree front attitude pivot minimum 80 degrees amplitude 9 Turning gallop jump step cartwheel onto knees 10 Attitude balance on toes minimum 80 degrees amplitude Level 6 Ball No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Lunge preparation, 720 degree passé pivot Pass ball round the waist 2 Stand then kneel Small throw and catch ball with knees 3 Cossack balance 3x small bounces 4 Chasse step assemblé stag jump Large bounce 5 Steps Series of 3x large rolls 6 Arabesque balance, flat foot then onto toes minimum 80 degrees amplitude then body wave Roll ball around hand then large ACW horizontal FIG 8 7 Dance steps Various 8 Lunge preparation, 360 degree pivot with FW leg Ball held overhead minimum 80 degrees amplitude 9 Chasse step split leap minimum 160 degrees Large throw during leap, catch 1 with hand amplitude 10 Stand, roll, kneel Throw, roll, catch with 1 hand 78

80 Level 6 Clubs No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Passé position then close feet Medium large throw of both clubs together 2 Chasse step stag ring leap Rotate clubs BW then tap 3 Various steps Series of tosses 4 Balance with leg FW on flat foot then toes Horizontal mills then BW rotations minimum 80 degrees amplitude, then body wave 5 Stand, chaine, stand Throw, chaine turn, catch 6 Split roll Tap clubs 7 Walking on toes ½ circle of mills 8 Lunge preparation, 720 degree passé pivot Clubs held in unstable position 9 Chasse step cossack jump minimum 80 degrees Medium throw 1 club on horizontal axis amplitude 10 Side balance on flat foot then toes minimum amplitude of foot above head level 1 club performs 3x horizontal FIG 8 rotations Level 7 Dance No Body Arms/ Apparatus 1 Front scale (Aeroplane) balance on flat foot minimum 80 degrees All optional amplitude then FW roll 2 Optional jump / leap difficulty (see examples below) 3 Optional acro element (see examples below) 4 Dive leap minimum 160 degrees amplitude into FW roll 5 Optional balance difficulty (see examples below) 6 Turning stag leap minimum 160 degrees amplitude into sitting turn 7 Dance steps 8 Lunge preparation 360 degree attitude pivot minimum 80 degrees amplitude into deep lunge with body wave 9 Illusion turn no hands allowed on floor 10 Optional rotation difficulty (see examples below) Level 7 Hoop No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Side balance on toes foot must be above head Rotate hoop around its own axis height 2 Chasse step split leap minimum 160 degrees Large throw during leap then catch hoop with foot amplitude 3 Front scale (Aeroplane) balance on flat foot Toss with ½ rotation minimum 80 degrees amplitude then FW roll 4 Lunge preparation 360 degree attitude pivot Large circle overhead minimum 80 degrees amplitude 5 Dance steps Various 6 Hitch kick then gallop jump Medium height throw of hoop without hands then catch passing through 7 Lunge preparation 360 degree pivot with FW leg Pass hoop around the waist minimum 80 degrees amplitude 8 Throw roll, catch roll Large throw roll under, then roll again during the catch 9 Chasse step stag ring leap minimum 160 degrees Pass through the hoop amplitude 10 Stand then cartwheel with 1 hand during the catch Medium height throw and catch passing through 79

81 Level 7 Ribbon No Body Arms / Apparatus 1 Penché balance with help of hand minimum 160 Spiral ribbon in front of body degrees amplitude 2 Dance Steps Various 3 Lunge preparation 360 degree pivot with FW leg minimum 80 degrees amplitude Snake ribbon vertically with L hand in front of the body 4 Throw chaine catch turning gallop Large throw chaine under, then catch and circle ribbon while passing over 5 1 handed cartwheel Spiral behind the back 6 Chasse step turning stag leap minimum 160 Spiral degrees amplitude 7 Attitude balance on toes minimum 80 degrees 2x ACW horizontal FIG 8, 1x on flat foot, 1x on toes amplitude 8 Assemble stag ring jump minimum 160 degree amplitude Large BW circle 9 Lunge preparation 720 degree passé pivot Spiral on L side of body 10 Stand then ½ turn L and walk BW on toes and bent knees then step onto stick Boomerang BW with preparation technique of choice. Catch stick by trapping on the floor under the foot 80