Dance Steps in Rhythmic Gymnastics 2022-2024 Code of Points

February 8, 2022 rhythmicgymnasticsinfo

The combination of dance steps consist on a sequence of movements with the body and apparatus dedicated to expressing the stylistic interpretation of the music. They have to be defined and according to the rhythm of the music.

The movements should include all the body segments (head, arms, shoulders, hips, feet, legs…).

Routines must have at least two dance step combinations. These movements should last eight seconds. During this time, the gymnast can’t do large throws or pre-acrobatic elements.
The style of these movements should be in line if the character of the routine and music (classical, folkloric, modern…).
• Any classical dance steps
• Any ballroom dance steps
• Any folkloric dance steps
• Any modern dance steps
• Etc.

Dance Steps Combination should include a variety of movements specifically used for the choreographic purposes of character and effect. BD such as “cabriole” jump, “passé” balance, etc. which have their base in traditional dance and a value of 0.10 may be included.
4.3.4. Movements in harmony with the rhythm
4.3.5. 2 modalities of travelling: the modalities of travelling (the mode in which she travels/moves around the floor area) should be varied and diverse, in harmony with specific style of the music and the character of the movements, and not generic movements across the floor (like walking, stepping, running) with apparatus handling.

*The character of the routine and the Dance Steps should be in line*

Source: RG Code 2022-2024

4.4. The Dance Steps Combination will not be valid in the following cases:
4.4.1. Less than 8 seconds of Dance performed according to #4.3.1.- #4.3.4
4.4.2. Static apparatus
4.4.3. High throw during S
4.4.4. Pre-Acrobatic elements during S
4.4.5. R during S
4.4.6. Loss of apparatus during 8 consecutive seconds
4.4.7. Loss of balance with support on one or both hands or on the apparatus
4.4.8. Total loss of balance with a fall of the gymnast during 8 seconds
4.4.9. The entire Combination performed on the floor.

Facts

Code of Points: Dance Steps

August 30, 2020 rhythmicgymnasticsinfo

Natalia Garcia (ESP)

The dance steps are continuous, connected dance steps, which could be classical, ballroom, folkloric or modern steps. A minimum of one Dance Step Combination (named S) must be presented in an exercise. All steps must be clear and visible for the full 10 seconds duration, starting with the first dance movement.
The last steps in combination cannot be simple walking and look like preparation for the next Difficulty element. These steps must be performed according to the music (character, tempo, rhythm and accent).

The value of each Dance Step Series (S) is 0.40

A minimum of one Fundamental Apparatus Technical element must be performed during these dance steps. Also small throws if they support the idea or increase the amplitude and variety of movement. They can be medium or large throws.

Dance steps in Groups (UKR)

How to create these combinations?

They are logically and smoothly connected without unnecessary stops or prolonged preparatory movements, with variety of speed, directions and levels. They are not simple movements across the floor. They are created with different rhythmical patterns with the apparatus in motion during the entire combination (different planes /axis,
directions and levels).

When are not valid?

If they are performed less than 10 seconds.
When there is no relation between the tempo, rhythm, character and accents of the music and the body/apparatus movements.
Without a minimum 2 different varieties of movement (if 2 out of the 4 listed below do not change during
When there is missing minimum one fundamental apparatus technical element during (S)
When DB values more than 0.10 or Illusions
Major alteration of the basic technique of the apparatus handling
With pre-acrobatic element(s)
Loss of balance during steps with support on one or both hands or on the apparatus.
Total loss of balance with fall of the gymnast, performing steps

Ekaterina Selezneva (RUS)

When is it not possible to perform?

All these kind of movements must be performed completely on the floor. They could not be performed during (R), pre-acrobatic elements, difficulty of body when the value is more than 0.10 or Illusions. Difficulty of apparatus during S is not allowed.

Alina Harnasko (BLR)

Facts

Code of Points: Generalities in Rotations

August 22, 2020 rhythmicgymnasticsinfo

Viktoriia Mazur (UKR)

A rotation is the action of rotating about an axis or centre. In Rhythmic Gymnastics there are 2 types of Rotations:

1. Rotations on the foot: relevé (Pivot) or flat foot
2. Rotations on other parts of the body

In adition, all the rotation difficulties must have the following characteristics:

Minimum basic rotation of 360 degrees with a fixed and well-defined shape
(some could be 180 degrees). A well-defined shape means that the correct shape taken by the gymnast is held fixed during a minimum basic rotation; slight deviations in the shape.

Rotation will be evaluated according to the number of rotations performed. In case of an interruption, like a hop, only the value of the rotations already performed prior to the interruption will be valid.
They also must be coordinated with a minimum of one Fundamental Apparatus Technical element, specific to each apparatus and/ or an element from the Non-Fundamental Apparatus Technical groups in any part of the Rotation to be valid.

Ekaterina Selezneva (RUS)

In the series of identical Pivots (with two or more), each Pivot is performed one after the other without interruption and with heel support. Each Pivot in the series counts as one Difficulty. Each Pivot is evaluated separately (except for the combination of identical “Fouettés,” which counts as one Difficulty).
Different Rotations are Rotations with a different shape regardless of the number of rotations (valid also for “Fouettés” pivots).

The support leg whether stretched or bent does not change the value of the Difficulty, but the shape must be achieved before the end of the minimum basic rotation. In all Rotation Difficulties with ring, or back bend of the trunk, the head must be close to some part
of the leg (closed position, touching required).

Pivots with change of shape

Counts as 1 Difficulty
Each shape performed on relevé
Each shape included in the Pivot must have a minimum basic rotation.
Passing from one shape to another must be performed without heel support and as directly as possible
With a minimum of 1 Fundamental Technical element specific to each apparatus and/or an element from the Non-Fundamental apparatus groups during any component of Pivot Difficulty

Vlada Nikolchenko (UKR)

Fouetté

Counts as 1 Difficulty
Two or more identical or different shapes connected with heel support
Various shapes may be performed:
a) isolated
b) combined (consecutively or alternating) within the same “Fouetté” but none of those shapes may be repeated in another Fouetté Rotation.
During every two “Fouettés,” one different Fundamental technical element or Non-Fundamentalapparatus element is required.

Illusion

Counts as one Difficulty
For 2 or more identical shapes connected with or without heel support: +0.10 for each additional rotation above the base 360 degrees
During every two Illusions, one different Fundamental technical element or Non-Fundamental apparatus element is required.

35th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Pesaro, 30.08.2017

Katsiaryna Halkina (BLR)

Information

Code of Points: Penalties by the time and line and coordinator Judge

July 23, 2020 rhythmicgymnasticsinfo

1 For each additional or missing second on the time of the exercise – 0.05

Irina Annenkova (RUS)

2 For music not conforming to regulations 0.50

Vlada Nikolchenko (UKR)

3 For each additional music with words 1.00

Katsiaryna Halkina (BLR)

4 For each crossing of the boundary of the floor area by the apparatus or one or two feet
or by any part of the body touching the ground outside the specified area or any
apparatus leaving the floor area and returning by itself -0.30

Ekaterina Selezneva (RUS)

5 For any use of non-conforming apparatus (Individual and Group exercises) – 0.50

Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)

6 For using any apparatus not previously placed 0.50

Anastasiya Salos (BLR)

7 For excessive delays in routine preparation which delay the competition 0.50

Dina Averina (RUS)

8 For unauthorized retrieval of the apparatus 0.50

Arina Averina (RUS)

9 For an unauthorized use of replacement apparatus (original apparatus still in the floor area) 0.50

Linoy Ashram (ISR)

10 Dress of the Individual and Group gymnast not confirming to the regulations (one time per exercise) 0.30

Lala Kramarenko (RUS)

11 For emblem or publicity not conforming to official norms 0.30

Natalia Garcia (ESP)

12 Bandages or support pieces not confirming to the regulations 0.30

Neviana Vladinova (BUL)

13 For early or late presentation by the gymnast(s) 0.50

Katrin Taseva (BUL)

14 For gymnast(s) warming up in the competition hall 0.50

Viktoriia Onopriienko (UKR)

15 For Group gymnasts communicating verbally with each other during the exercise 0.50

Aleksandra Agiurgiuculese (ITA)

16 Entry of the group to the floor area is not confirming to the rules 0.50

Ukraine

17 For coach communication with the gymnast(s), musician, or judges during the exercise 0.50

Spain

18 Wrong apparatus chosen according to start order; penalty deducted one time from the
final score of the exercise performed in the wrong order 0.50

Russia

19 For Group gymnast leaving the Group during the exercise 0.30

Daria Trubnikova (RUS)

20 For “use of a new gymnast” if a gymnast leaves a group for valid reason 0.50

Salome Pazhava (GEO)

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