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. ….

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Thanks Dana. Thanks 21najafast.

related – Acrobatic Gymnastics – Duo MainTenanT

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That’s Nicolas Besnard and Shenea Booth. Previously he worked with Ludivine Furnon.

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Happy Hanukkah.

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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

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… 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. …

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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

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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.

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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.

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LE PLUS GRAND CABARET DU MONDE – Guang Dong – Pas de deux

Over 2 1/2 million views.

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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 …

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No “Big Fake Smiles” allowed.

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