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January 29th, 2012 — dance, physical preparation
From French Guiana.
Yannick Lebrun began training in his native country at the Adaclam School under the guidance of Jeanine Verin. In 2004, he moved to New York City to study at The Ailey School as a scholarship student. Mr. Lebrun has performed with the Francesca Harper Project Modo Fusion. He was named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2011. ….
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Photo by Andrew Eccles
related – “DANCE GOD ON THE SUBWAY”
(via Adriana Pop on Facebook)
January 15th, 2012 — dance, floor (women), Gymnastics
January 3rd, 2012 — acrobatic gymnastics, dance
French Artistic Olympian Ludivine Furnon and her new partner, fiance Martin Charrat.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (NOT safe for work)
Thanks Dana. Thanks 21najafast.
related – Acrobatic Gymnastics – Duo MainTenanT
January 3rd, 2012 — acrobatic gymnastics, dance
I’ve linked to Duo MainTenanT before. But several friends have recently linked to this particular performance.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
That’s Nicolas Besnard and Shenea Booth. Previously he worked with Ludivine Furnon.
December 22nd, 2011 — dance, humour
Jeremy linked to this fun edit. Over 1.5 million views.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Happy Hanukkah.
December 15th, 2011 — beam, dance, floor (women), Gymnastics
In the good old days, training in front of a mirror was part of everyday workout.
Yang Le, age-6, Xiantao, Hubei
I don’t see much of that anymore. It’s disappeared along with Ballet Bar work.
TiVo time delay video has somewhat replaced the mirror. But I still feel that the mirror is underused in an era where artistry has never been more lacking.
Gymnastics Zone has some good ideas – Mirror Training for Gymnastics
December 14th, 2011 — dance, floor (women), Gymnastics, NCAA
Couch Gymnast:
… This tribal music piece seems to me to be a purposeful revisit of the legendary routine of last year’s floor champion, Brittany McCullough, minus the catwalking and mat beating. …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
It’s no Brittany McCullough routine yet, but I’m sure it will be tweaked over the coming weeks.
See more of the new UCLA Floor routines with commentary – The Bruins ‘Step Up’ for the New Season
December 12th, 2011 — dance, floor (women), Gymnastics, NCAA
One of the best things about the start of a new NCAA season is seeing the UCLA Floor choreography.
Miss Val is genius. And how hard could it be to choreography Mattie, one of the best Floor workers in the world in recent years.
Click PLAY or watch a dance through on YouTube.
It’s really difficult to tell on YouTube how that’s going to work LIVE. But I’ve got a strong feeling this will be one of the top routines in College.
Very original.
Aisha Gerber’s is original and excellent too. (VIDEO) Choreography that actually syncs with the music — what a concept. Aisha gets a thumbs up for Artistry from senior FIG Judge Avril Enslow.
December 4th, 2011 — acrobatic gymnastics, dance
LE PLUS GRAND CABARET DU MONDE – Guang Dong – Pas de deux
Over 2 1/2 million views.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
via coach Laura Vincent on Facebook
November 30th, 2011 — beam, books & manuals, dance, floor (women), Gymnastics
Brigid linked to a good Gymnastics Zone article – Top 12 FX and Beam Dance Tips:
1. Have fun!
Many gymnasts perform as if they do not understand that the judges and audience can read their emotions just by looking at them. Nearly 70% of communication is by non-verbal means, like body posture, inner attitude and facial expression. Put yourself in a good mood and everyone will like you and your routines better.
2. Perform!
Regardless of the importance of the competition and the subsequent pressure you might feel, your real job is to perform to the best of your ability, at the particular time and place of the meet. This is your opportunity to show everyone what you have been doing in the gym for months and years. People love gymnasts who go all out to put on a show for them, regardless of their actual skill level, mistakes and competitive success. Put on a real show for them and they will love you.
3. Smile …
No “Big Fake Smiles” allowed. 
related – Gymnastics Zone – Secrets to Gymnastics Choreography e-Book $37
Leave a comment if you’ve used it.
November 21st, 2011 — dance
Surprisingly hypnotic to watch.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Cyrille is from Switzerland.
This isn’t juggling, actually. It’s Poi.
Poi refers to both a style of performance art and the equipment used for engaging in poi performance. As a performance art, poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns. …
Poi originated with the M?ori people of New Zealand, where it is still practiced today. …
(via insphyre and Valentin-Angelo Uzunov on Facebook)
November 8th, 2011 — dance, floor (men), Gymnastics, pommel horse
I saw one gymnast warm them up at Worlds Tokyo. (Leave a comment if you know who that was.) Who’s competed Air Flare since Morgan Hamm?
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
November 5th, 2011 — dance, Gymnastics, pommel horse
For Gymnastics or Break Dance.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Details on how to build that one on Breakdancing Ninja.
Robbie sends us that link and another. (Dutch but with photos & videos)
I’ve tried a few over the years, always finding one problem or another with them. Certainly it’s a good “introduction” for beginners still learning to keep as much split as possible throughout the circle.
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