Calisthenic Items
Calisthenics is defined as:
Gymnastic exercises to achieve bodily fitness and
grace of movement.
Originating from the Greek word meaning:
beauty- kallos and strength- sthenos.
Today, the items of Calisthenics are:
Free Exercises / Rod
Exercises / Club Swinging
/ Figure Marching / Aesthetic
Exercises / Song with
Actions / Folk Dancing / Rhythmic
Interpretations / Song
and Dance / Spectacular
Display / Stage
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information, description and diagrams.
Depending upon the section, girls
learn between 5 and 8 items during the year.
Each item lasts between 1½ - 4minutes.
These items are practised each week and then
presented on stage in front of an audience, for an
adjudicator in competition. The emphasis is on
teamwork and uniformity to display an impressive
performance. These items are complimented by a
musical accompaniment, which is unrestricted in
choice, giving an individual quality to each
performance. Elaborate costumes, make-up and
hairstyles also add to the overall presentation of
each item.
Correct deportment is the basic
requirement of all movements. Good deportment
benefits the learning of skills, creates a good
impression and aesthetic appeal, and is also a
healthy attribute for all. For correct
deportment imagine you have a line that begins at
the tip of the ear and travels straight down to the
centre of the ankle.
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Ears should be back over
shoulders
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Chin parallel to the floor
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Shoulders down and relaxed
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Rib cage elevated
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Stomach pulled in and taut
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Pelvis tucked in and tilted
slightly forward
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Knees pressed back
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Heels together, feet at 45º,
weight rests on centre of foot
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