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    Parents How much does ballet help gymnastics training?

    I think a really strong gymnastics program (more likely competitive gymnastics, less see in rec programs) will integrate ballet training. Every week, my athletes go through Barre training and artistry work. With my many years in ballet and gymnastics, it is insanely important for learning...
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    Parents Xcel Practice Hours

    Our xcel bronze and silvers practice 3 days per week 3 hours each. So 9 total. Our Golds practice 4 days per week, 3.5 hours each. So 14 hours each week. Our program in the last season has become much more disciplined and strenuous. The kid really really enjoy coming to practice because of...
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    Coaches Ideas for what to do during floor routine practice?

    Yes! We play the sit down version but i love the splits version! I have a whole floor (with the exception of when our higher levels are going, they need the whole space. Secondary to that, I have a pieces of floor carpeting next to the floor that i will set up simple dance drills in.
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    Coaches Ideas for what to do during floor routine practice?

    Hey there coaches! I am hoping to gather some more ideas of what I can have my gymnasts do when a teammate is practicing a full out floor routine during practice. I will have a group of 5-10 at a time and try to watch and take notes of the gymnast performing their floor routine. During this...
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