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    The search for a class...may have just ended!

    Hey, all! Some of you may remember my posting on here several months ago asking for suggestions as a self-taught gymnasts. In following the suggestions, I've been working lots of handstands and bridges and am a little more than halfway through a semester of ballet at the local college. On a...
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    Should I let my age bother me this much?

    You think you're old? Once I find a class I'll be starting at 27. Looks up Johanna Quaas on YouTube and you'll realize that age is only a number. :)
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    WAG Gabby Douglas leaves Chow's Gym, moves to L.A.

    WHOA! :O I don't follow gymnastics news most of the time, but this was surprising. It's kind of sad, but I honestly hope this isn't a case of Hollywood calling her name...or a pushy parent.
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    YAY!!!!!!!! I GOT MY BACK HIP CIRCLE!!!!!!!!!

    All right! Way to go! :)
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    WAG For your viewing pleasure :)

    Ah yes, Johanna Quaas. She's one of my heroes. :D Whenever anyone tells me I'm 'told old' for Gymnastics I show them that video.
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    Strength/flexibility: Yoga or Ballet?

    Update: Since the classes at the college have academic credits, I'm last in line for registration priority. Long story short, the Yoga class is already full; the other still has quite a few open spots. So, starting August 26, I'll be donning a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. :o
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    Strength/flexibility: Yoga or Ballet?

    Thank you for the input, guys. :) Money is definitely a concern but I'm reluctant to self-teach anything else. Without a full-length mirror I can't check posture until after the fact with a video camera....the same problem I'm having with form on handstands and cartwheels. :( I'll do some more...
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    Strength/flexibility: Yoga or Ballet?

    fuzi: I've thought about doing both. I'm not quite in good enough shape to do them at the same time, but starting with one and then doing the other would be fun. But which one to start with...? Time for eenie-meenie-miney-moe! ;)
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    Shoe size to Height (big feet)

    Hmm, interesting. I'm 5' 4" and have size 8 1/2 feet that are so wide I sometimes need a size 9 to compensate.
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    Strength/flexibility: Yoga or Ballet?

    Thank you. I'm not really known for my coordination. I tripped over my feet so much as a kid I made Humpty Dumpty look graceful, so taking classes would probably help with that.
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    Strength/flexibility: Yoga or Ballet?

    Hello! I've been looking EVERYWHERE for an adult gymnastics or tumbling class, and there just aren't any within a 50 mile radius. You mentioned in the meantime to work strength and flexibility. Well, the local community college offers Yoga and Ballet classes. I know Yoga is good at working your...
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    WAG I sprained my chest!

    Holy mackerel, I didn't even think that was possible. :eek: Get well soon!
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    'Don't Try That at Home', or how far is too far?

    Correct, the only 'bars' and 'beam' I have access to are playground chin-up bars and random curbs or brick walls. :eek: No crash mats or even sand, just those splintery old wood chips. *shudders* I may make my own low beam for indoor use later, but until then....yeah. I like the pool idea. :D
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    WAG Who is this gymnast?

    :eek: OK. I think I found my new role model. :cool:
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    *gulp!* Here goes nothing!

    Ah, OK. Thank you. I checked their website and couldn't find anything about adult gymnastics...but even if I did, the price tag just about made me faint. :eek: Gymnastics classes out here average about $45 a month. A year's worth of lessons would be much less (and probably worth more) than a...

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