LAUSANNE (SUI), FIG Office, July 14, 2011: They dance, jump, flip, do hand stands, cartwheels, they throw a ball in the air to catch it after pirouetting across the stage. They integrate different equipments and materials in their routines and change costumes on the fly. These are the gymnasts participating in the 14th World Gymnaestrada.
But this is not all that they do!
During the presentations at Beaulieu Hall, each team has 20 minutes to perform. This time includes not only the presentation, but also the set up and take down of all the equipments, apparatus, and components required by the group for their routine.
This is when all hands are required to help. During the few minutes between presentations, the gymnasts work like they were in a very well organised anthill. They run from one side of the stage to another carrying, dragging, and rolling equipments. Sometimes measurements are required to ensure the correct placement of the equipment. Other times a very well choreographed routine takes place to assemble and disassemble large pieces of apparatus such as a massive 6 people rings.
When all is in place, the gymnasts position themselves and perform passionately. At the end, the take down ritual repeats itself before the celebration backstage of a job well done.
But this is not all that they do!
During the presentations at Beaulieu Hall, each team has 20 minutes to perform. This time includes not only the presentation, but also the set up and take down of all the equipments, apparatus, and components required by the group for their routine.
This is when all hands are required to help. During the few minutes between presentations, the gymnasts work like they were in a very well organised anthill. They run from one side of the stage to another carrying, dragging, and rolling equipments. Sometimes measurements are required to ensure the correct placement of the equipment. Other times a very well choreographed routine takes place to assemble and disassemble large pieces of apparatus such as a massive 6 people rings.
When all is in place, the gymnasts position themselves and perform passionately. At the end, the take down ritual repeats itself before the celebration backstage of a job well done.
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