Author: Rick Mc

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Rebecca Rasmussen, Sarah Nachbauer, and Paula Procida in “Moon Beams”, a favorite piece from the Lunar Sea show …

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MOMIX is a company of dancer-illusionists based in Washington, Connecticut, founded in 1981 by Moses Pendleton …

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The most impressive feat I’ve seen … perhaps ever. And Markku from Finland makes it look easy.

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Here he is on vacation in Brazil. 🙂

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Cirque du Soleil is a long time sponsor and booster of the National Championships. And this year the meet is in their home Province. Quebec. Look for Stacy and Charlie.

I’m happy to see a new Muslim nation hosting a major multi-sport Games.

Azerbaijin gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Did not have a constitution until 1995. They’ve come a long way in twenty years. It’s a success story.

On the other hand, President Ilham Aliyev is more dictator than elected leader.

Human Rights Watch recently blasted Azerbaijan.

I’m hoping Sport will help that nation move more quickly forward. They’ll be a bright spotlight on Baku during the Games. It could be good for those working towards human rights.

The National Gymnastics Arena will be the competition venue and is home to their National Teams.

Here’s a recent press release:

Test trainings for gymnasts were held at the National Gymnastics Arena on May 18-19 in anticipation of the first Baku European Games 2015 – to be held in the county this summer.

Altay Hasanov, the vice-president of the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation, who attended the event, said Azerbaijan expects a celebration of gymnastics during the First European Games.

Hasanov reminded all that the Gymnastics competitions at the European Games will be held on June 14-21. As many as 28 gymnasts will represent Azerbaijan at the European Games.

“The European Games will, for the first time, be held in Baku, here is where the history of the European sport will begin,” Hasanov said. “We very much want to succeed at the European Games and everyone expects this to be a success – the fans and the federation. We’ve gathered here to see the level of preparation of our athletes.” …

Baku, where history of European sport begins, says Gymnastics Federation VP

related – Disastrous consequences for Baku’s ‘clean up’ ahead of European Games

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Lee cut down a standard pair of Pommels to make it easier to step up. Great idea.

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More handstand work than any other routine I can recall.

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Gymnastics Canada:

Competition is expected to be fierce at the 2015 Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Championships May 28-31 as Canada’s top competitors battle for a coveted berth this summer at the first Pan American Games to be held in Canada since 1999.

Over 500 gymnasts from across the country are set to challenge for titles in age groups ranging from novice to senior, but the men’s and women’s senior competitions are expected to be the highlight …

Canada’s top two contenders for a spot on the women’s team are two-time Canadian champion Ellie Black of Halifax, N.S., and 2014 world championship team member Isabela Onyshko of Minnedosa, Man …

In the men’s competition, veterans Scott Morgan of Vancouver, B.C., Kevin Lytwyn of Stoney Creek, Ont., and Jackson Payne of Edmonton, Alta. are the top contenders.

“I expect Scott and Kevin to be key components of the Pan Am team and I’m also expecting some big things from Jackson,” says men’s national team director Tony Smith of Calgary.

“After that it’s going to get really interesting …

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A throwback to the comedy trampoline acts of old. 🙂

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As you probably guessed, Vladimir Georgievsky has been performing since age-11 and was a Moscow State Circus star.

He did move on to the next round.

Thanks Aidan.