A. Requirements:
- All the components of the choreography must fit perfectly together in order to transform a sport exercise into an artistic performance, with creative and unique characteristics by respecting the specificity of Aerobic Gymnastics.
- For Mixed Pairs, Trios and Groups, two lifts are required in the routine. This may include the opening and ending.
- Themes showing violence and racism, as well as those with religious and sexual connotations, are not in keeping with the Olympic ideals and the FIG’s code of ethics.
B. Choreography:
- Composition (complex & original) :
- Music and Musicality
- Aerobic Content
- General Content
- Use of the Space
- Performance:
- Artistry
C. Function
The Artistic judge evaluates the CHOREOGRAPHY (Total 10 points) of the routine based on the criteria.
Each criteria is scored according to the following:
SCALE: Excellent 2.0
Very Good 1.8 – 1.9
Good 1.6 – 1.7
Satisfactory 1.4 – 1.5
Poor 1.2 – 1.3
Unacceptable 1.0 – 1.1
Each criteria is scored according to the following:
SCALE: Excellent 2.0
Very Good 1.8 – 1.9
Good 1.6 – 1.7
Satisfactory 1.4 – 1.5
Poor 1.2 – 1.3
Unacceptable 1.0 – 1.1
D. Criteria:
1. Music and Musicality (Max. 2 Points)
The selection and use of the music becomes essential aspect of the routine.
1.1 Selection
1.2 Composition & Structure
1.3 Usage (Musicality)
A good musical selection will help establish the structure and tempo, as well as the theme of the exercise. It will support and highlight the performance. It must also be used to inspire the overall choreography and contribute to the style and quality of execution, as well as to the expression of the gymnasts.
Music should be adapted for Aerobic Gymnastics. There must be a strong cohesion between the overall performance and the choice of music. The performer(s) have to interpret the music and demonstrate not only its rhythm and speed and stay in time with beats / phrases (TIMING), but its flow, shape, intensity and passion within his/her or their physical performance.
2. Aerobic Content (Max. 2 Points)
Perform recognizable AMP sequences throughout the routine. AMP is the identity of Aerobic Gymnastics and is also one of the most important aspects of the composition of routines, providing the use of the 7 basic steps together with arms in balanced way, with high level of body coordination and adequate intensity.
2.1 Complexity / Variety
2.2 Creativity
2.3 Intensity
3. General Content (Max. 2 Points)
General content includes all movements except AMP: Transitions, Links, Lifts and Physical Interactions
3.1 Complexity / Variety
3.2 Creativity
3.3 Fluidity
4. Use of the Space (Max. 2 Points)
Under this criteria artistic judges evaluate the effective use of the competition area, travelling traces, use of three dimentional levels, placement and distribution of the movements in the routine. The routine should be well balanced in all areas.
4.1 AMP Amount & Traveling Traces
4.2 Distribution & Balance
4.3 Formations
For MP, TR and GR: the formations (positioning, formation changes and distances)
5. Artistry (Max. 2 Points)
5.1 Quality
5.2 Expression
5.3 Partnership
Artistry is the ability of the gymnast(s) to transform the composition from a well-structured routine into an artistic performance to express themselves with high quality level of movements respecting their gender (male, female, age group).
Artistry is also about subtlety and modulation as well as amplitude (Range of Motion) and speed., showing the characteristics of Aerobic Gymnastics Routines
For MP, TR and GR:
The competitors must demonstrate that they are a team as a unit and therefore show the advantages of being more than one person. This includes the working relationship between the members.
The selection and use of the music becomes essential aspect of the routine.
1.1 Selection
1.2 Composition & Structure
1.3 Usage (Musicality)
A good musical selection will help establish the structure and tempo, as well as the theme of the exercise. It will support and highlight the performance. It must also be used to inspire the overall choreography and contribute to the style and quality of execution, as well as to the expression of the gymnasts.
Music should be adapted for Aerobic Gymnastics. There must be a strong cohesion between the overall performance and the choice of music. The performer(s) have to interpret the music and demonstrate not only its rhythm and speed and stay in time with beats / phrases (TIMING), but its flow, shape, intensity and passion within his/her or their physical performance.
2. Aerobic Content (Max. 2 Points)
Perform recognizable AMP sequences throughout the routine. AMP is the identity of Aerobic Gymnastics and is also one of the most important aspects of the composition of routines, providing the use of the 7 basic steps together with arms in balanced way, with high level of body coordination and adequate intensity.
2.1 Complexity / Variety
2.2 Creativity
2.3 Intensity
3. General Content (Max. 2 Points)
General content includes all movements except AMP: Transitions, Links, Lifts and Physical Interactions
3.1 Complexity / Variety
3.2 Creativity
3.3 Fluidity
4. Use of the Space (Max. 2 Points)
Under this criteria artistic judges evaluate the effective use of the competition area, travelling traces, use of three dimentional levels, placement and distribution of the movements in the routine. The routine should be well balanced in all areas.
4.1 AMP Amount & Traveling Traces
4.2 Distribution & Balance
4.3 Formations
For MP, TR and GR: the formations (positioning, formation changes and distances)
5. Artistry (Max. 2 Points)
5.1 Quality
5.2 Expression
5.3 Partnership
Artistry is the ability of the gymnast(s) to transform the composition from a well-structured routine into an artistic performance to express themselves with high quality level of movements respecting their gender (male, female, age group).
Artistry is also about subtlety and modulation as well as amplitude (Range of Motion) and speed., showing the characteristics of Aerobic Gymnastics Routines
For MP, TR and GR:
The competitors must demonstrate that they are a team as a unit and therefore show the advantages of being more than one person. This includes the working relationship between the members.
