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Rhythmic Gymnastics

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Rhythmic gymnastics is an aesthetic discipline that blends dance, ballet and sport. It demands exceptional flexibility and coordination while also developing artistic expression. Work with apparatus (rope, hoop, ball, ribbon, clubs) is what sets this form of gymnastics apart.

Benefits
  • Flexibility and coordination
  • Musicality
  • Grace
  • Focus
  • Aesthetic sensitivity
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

CoreShouldersLegsBack

Supporting Muscles

ArmsCalvesGlutes

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Medium
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
High
Height advantage: Tall
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
6

Up to age 6

Play-based flexibility, moving to music

9

Up to age 9

Using the apparatus, basic choreography

12

Up to age 12

Competition choreography, heavier training load

A Family Sports Background Helps
Ballet / Dance: A sense of rhythm and aesthetics is passed on

Starting age

Ages 3+ (ideal: 6)

Competition age

Ages 10+

Weekly time

Beginner 3–4 hours
Intermediate 6–10 hours
Advanced 12–18 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,800 – TRY 5,000

Equipment
Rhythmic gymnastics outfit₺500–2,000
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Apparatus set (rope, hoop, ball, ribbon)₺400–1,500
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Jimnastik Federasyonu

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Leading Clubs in Türkiye
1
Fenerbahçe Ritmik Jimnastikİstanbul
2
Galatasaray Ritmik Jimnastikİstanbul
3
Beşiktaş Ritmik Jimnastikİstanbul
4
İTÜ Ritmik Jimnastik Kulübüİstanbul
5
Ankara Ritmik Jimnastik SKAnkara

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Sports That Pair Well With It

It can be done alongside ballet; combining it with other sports is not recommended.

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Ballet

A classical dance art that combines precise technique and aesthetic expression to music; the pinnacle of flexibility and coordination.

Ages 3+2–3 hours
Dance
🤸Olympic

Artistic Gymnastics

Acrobatic moves on the floor, vault, bars, rings and beam; it develops flexibility, strength and coordination together.

Ages 3+3–4 hours
Strength Sports

Rhythmic Gymnastics Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Rhythmic Gymnastics? What Apparatus Is Used?

The events, apparatus and Olympic rules of rhythmic gymnastics

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NNO Rhythmic Gymnastics

Where dance meets gymnastics: an introduction to rhythmic gymnastics

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