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Artistic Swimming

Artistic Swimming

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Artistic swimming (formerly known as synchronized swimming) combines moving in harmony with music and choreography, strong technical swimming skills and flexibility. There are both solo and group formats. A background in dance and gymnastics is a big advantage.

Benefits
  • Flexibility and coordination
  • Musicality
  • Teamwork
  • Breath control
  • Aesthetic sensitivity
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

CoreLegsShoulders

Supporting Muscles

BackArmsGlutes

Fitness Components

flexibilitycoordinationbalanceendurance
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
High
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
High
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
8

Up to age 8

Swimming technique + water games set to music

11

Up to age 11

Basic synchronized moves, small groups

14

Up to age 14

Choreography, official competitions

A Family Sports Background Helps
Ballet / Dance: A feel for choreography and rhythm is passed on
Swimming: Technical swimming is an essential basic skill

Starting age

Ages 6+ (ideal: 8)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 3–4 hours
Intermediate 6–8 hours
Advanced 10–14 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 2,000 – TRY 6,000

Equipment
Competition Swimsuit₺500–2,000
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Nose Clip₺50–150
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Goggles₺150–400
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Yüzme Federasyonu

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Sports That Pair Well With It

A strong swimming background is a must; combining it with ballet gives excellent results.

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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
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Swimming

One of the safest and most well-rounded sports: it uses every muscle in the body without putting strain on the joints.

Ages 3+2–3 hours
Water Sports

Artistic Swimming Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Artistic Swimming and How Is It Done?

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NNO Artistic Swimming

A short introduction that describes artistic swimming as "ballet in the water"

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