As part of a 6 day National gymnastics coaching course, we spent the day with Choreographer Julia Spivak. She reviewed leaps, jumps, turns and physical preparation for artistic sports.
Most of the coaches were feeling guilty that we do not do enough Artistic preparation with our gymnasts. Clubs in Canada have two problems:
Competent, experienced dance coaches and choreographers are normally more expensive than coaches. When the budget is tight, the dance instructor is often the first to go.
Julia charges around $350 / floor routine including music. It will be original.
Follow-up work is needed periodically or quality of movement will likely decline.
gymnastics clinic with Julia Spivak – original photos – flickr
spivak (at) telus.net
Gymnastics Coaching.com 