Selection / Composition / Editing Quality / Musicality
< Selection >
A good musical selection will help establish the structure and pace. All music has its own styles. The theme of the exercise is not compulsory. Music should support and highlight the performance. It must also be used to inspire the overall choreography, as well as to the expression of the gymnasts and give advantage to the gymnasts.
Recommended to use music with:
< Composition (structure) >
The music used by the performers should respect the characteristics of aerobic gymnastics and its nature. It should be dynamic, varied (not monotonous), rhythmical, original (creative), countable (with beats or not, but possible to identify the appropriate timing/tempo for aerobic gymnastics, with a rhythm which can be counted).
Introduction (opening) of the music (without moving) is allowed. Gymnast must start moving within a few seconds after the audible sound (cue sound excluded).
< Editing Quality >
The recording and mixing of music must be of professional quality and well-integrated, and without any abrupt cuts, giving a sense of one music piece.
With a clear start and clear ending, respecting the musical phrases and melody. The music must not end with fade out.
Music can be original, or a version arranged, without abusing extra accents and without excessive use of rhythmical base used as background (too loud/louder than melody). Well balanced between edited beats and original beats and melody of the music (noise vs music).
< Musicality >
Musicality is the ability of the performer(s) to interpret music and to demonstrate not only its rhythm and speed, but also show its flow, intensity, and passion within the physical performance (movements).
There must be strong cohesion between the overall performance (movements) and the choice of music. All movements must fit perfectly with the chosen music and to interpret the idea given by the music.
The choreography should be created with the movements to that specific music and for that specific competitor.
Gymnasts must end the routine when music ends.
A good musical selection will help establish the structure and pace. All music has its own styles. The theme of the exercise is not compulsory. Music should support and highlight the performance. It must also be used to inspire the overall choreography, as well as to the expression of the gymnasts and give advantage to the gymnasts.
Recommended to use music with:
- 8-counts structure to help recognize AMP sequences.
- Not too slow or too fast (145-160 BPM).
< Composition (structure) >
The music used by the performers should respect the characteristics of aerobic gymnastics and its nature. It should be dynamic, varied (not monotonous), rhythmical, original (creative), countable (with beats or not, but possible to identify the appropriate timing/tempo for aerobic gymnastics, with a rhythm which can be counted).
Introduction (opening) of the music (without moving) is allowed. Gymnast must start moving within a few seconds after the audible sound (cue sound excluded).
< Editing Quality >
The recording and mixing of music must be of professional quality and well-integrated, and without any abrupt cuts, giving a sense of one music piece.
With a clear start and clear ending, respecting the musical phrases and melody. The music must not end with fade out.
Music can be original, or a version arranged, without abusing extra accents and without excessive use of rhythmical base used as background (too loud/louder than melody). Well balanced between edited beats and original beats and melody of the music (noise vs music).
< Musicality >
Musicality is the ability of the performer(s) to interpret music and to demonstrate not only its rhythm and speed, but also show its flow, intensity, and passion within the physical performance (movements).
There must be strong cohesion between the overall performance (movements) and the choice of music. All movements must fit perfectly with the chosen music and to interpret the idea given by the music.
The choreography should be created with the movements to that specific music and for that specific competitor.
Gymnasts must end the routine when music ends.
In the Aerobic Content, evaluate the Aerobic Movement Patterns (AMP) throughout the routine, with adequate intensity.
AMP is the base of the Aerobic Gymnastics and main (principal) characteristic (Sports Specific). The series of AMP are the foundation (bases) of Aerobic Gymnastics routines.
AMP must include variations of basic steps with arm movements, to produce combinations with body coordination and must be recognizable as continuous movement patterns.
AMP Sequence means, a complete 8-count (set) of movements with aerobic movement patterns with adequate intensity performed in a musical phrase (from the 1st beat to the 8th beat) to stay with the music. AMP Sequence performed with less than 8 complete counts; it will not be recognized as 1 AMP sequence/set.
AMP sequence may include Low Impact movements with feet not moving for maximum of 3-counts consecutively (within a set), which is also recognized as a sequence / set. However, repetitively performing stationary AMP Sequences may affect the evaluation of Quality / Variety, as well in the General Content (Fluency).
Aerobic Content must have:
AMP is the base of the Aerobic Gymnastics and main (principal) characteristic (Sports Specific). The series of AMP are the foundation (bases) of Aerobic Gymnastics routines.
AMP must include variations of basic steps with arm movements, to produce combinations with body coordination and must be recognizable as continuous movement patterns.
AMP Sequence means, a complete 8-count (set) of movements with aerobic movement patterns with adequate intensity performed in a musical phrase (from the 1st beat to the 8th beat) to stay with the music. AMP Sequence performed with less than 8 complete counts; it will not be recognized as 1 AMP sequence/set.
AMP sequence may include Low Impact movements with feet not moving for maximum of 3-counts consecutively (within a set), which is also recognized as a sequence / set. However, repetitively performing stationary AMP Sequences may affect the evaluation of Quality / Variety, as well in the General Content (Fluency).
Aerobic Content must have:
- Consecutive 32-counts (4 sets x 8-counts) as the AMP Block with rebound technique.
- 9 AMP Sequence sets including AMP Block.
- Variety of AMP sequences.
Quantity / Quality / Variety
< Quantity >
AMP Sequence:
Throughout the routine, AMP Sequences must be performed. All categories must include minimum of 9 AMP Sets. 1 set of AMP sequence = 8-count.
AMP BLOCK:
Within the required AMP sets, the AMP Block must be included in the routine. The AMP Block means consecutive and clear AMP Sequences / Sets, which shows the identity of our sport using the traditional aerobic steps with rebound technique together with arm movements and performed without choreographic jumps (e.g.: Cat jump, Air jack, Hitch kick, Double Fan Kick, etc.).
AMP Sequence:
Throughout the routine, AMP Sequences must be performed. All categories must include minimum of 9 AMP Sets. 1 set of AMP sequence = 8-count.
AMP BLOCK:
Within the required AMP sets, the AMP Block must be included in the routine. The AMP Block means consecutive and clear AMP Sequences / Sets, which shows the identity of our sport using the traditional aerobic steps with rebound technique together with arm movements and performed without choreographic jumps (e.g.: Cat jump, Air jack, Hitch kick, Double Fan Kick, etc.).
AMP BLOCK for MP/TR/GR:
To be recognized as an AMP Block, all members must perform close to each other (short distance) as a unit for whole 32-counts. If not performed together for whole 32-counts, it is not recognized as the AMP Block.
- All members must perform the same basic steps (asymmetry/symmetry) at the same time as a unit (except for synchronization error), possibly using orientation, positioning, formation changes and traveling.
- Using different direction (orientation/rotation) and arm movements (asymmetry/symmetry) are allowed.
- Physical contact between gymnasts is allowed while performing the same basic steps in the AMP Block without collaboration.
- If all the gymnasts do not perform the same basic steps at the same time and/or distance between the gymnasts are not close, it will not be recognized as the “AMP Block.”
Deduction (reduce) from the scale score at the end:
- If there are no 9 complete AMP sets in the routine, the A-Jury will reduce -0.5 / each missing AMP set.
- If there is no AMP Block (4 consecutive AMP sets), the A-Jury will reduce -0.5
< Quality > (See Basic Step Description, Part 5; Appendix 4)
Quality of the AMP is very important, and the leg movements should be performed with the rebound technique of Aerobic Basic Steps.
Rebound Technique:
A bouncing technique with vertical movement of the center of gravity. It must utilize the floor reaction force, and the hip, knee, and ankle joints must move in tandem and in coordination with each other.
The arm movements must be performed with quality showing precision and fluency together with the step.
< Variety >
AMP Sequences (step/arm) must show variety without repetition avoiding same or similar type of Sequences during the routine. All basic steps must be used throughout the routine avoiding excessive running / jogging / chassé. Arm movement trajectory from one position to another should be natural with various symmetrical/asymmetrical movements with possibility to change the rhythm.
The AMP Block must have traditional aerobic movements without repetitive combination and to show body coordination that produces complex and variety of sequences to avoid monotonous and stationary (staying in same place).
Examples of variation factors of 7 basic steps:
- March: angle, height, speed, rhythm change, or directions. (i.e., V-step, turn-step, two-steps, box-step)
- Jog: angle, speed, rhythm change, and directions
- Knee lift: planes, angle, speed, rhythm change, in High or Low Impact
- Kick: planes, height, speed, rhythm change, in High or Low Impact and directions. (i.e., low kick, middle kick, high kick, and vertical kick)
- Jumping Jack: angle at hips and knees, speed, rhythm change, in High or Low Impact (squat)
- Lunge: planes, angle, speed, rhythm change, in High or Low Impact
- Skip: planes, angle and directions, speed, rhythm change, in High or Low Impact.
General content of the routines is evaluating following movements:
All movements or series of movements must be meaningful, fit with the music or show unique movements inside the routine.
General Content must have:
- Transitions / Links
- Partnerships / Collaborations / Formation (MP/TR/GR)
- Use of Space
All movements or series of movements must be meaningful, fit with the music or show unique movements inside the routine.
General Content must have:
- Minimum 3 collaborations.
- Variety of transitions / links, partnerships / collaborations, and formations.
- Usage of all the competition space to the maximum in balanced way.
- Fluent connections of movements.
- Variety of formations/positioning changes (MP/TR/GR).
Quantity / Variety / Space
< Quantity >
Collaborations (MP/TR/GR):
The routine must include minimum of 3 collaborations without similar actions.
If different collaborations are shown at the same time (starting at the same time), it is counted as 1 collaboration.
Partnership:
An association of two or more people with or without contact/physical interaction (hold/shake hands, casual touch, hug, eye contact, etc.)
Collaboration:
The process of two or more people working together with partner’s help or power to be supported, dragged or off the floor to produce movements/action.
Deduction (reduce) from the scale score at the end:
< Variety >
Excellent routines must show different types of movements. All of them should include different actions, different forms, and different physical capacities during the performance of the transitions/links and partnerships/collaborations.
Using part of the movement of Difficulty/Acrobatic element as a transition/link could be considered repetitive or similar type of movement if it is included
To evaluate the variety of the general content, the A-Jury will take into consideration that all these movements must be WITHOUT REPETITION or reiteration of the same or similar types of movements.
General content must be balanced. Showing different length, forms, using different physical capacities and must be meaningful and give advantage to the routine.
Collaborations (MP/TR/GR):
The routine must include minimum of 3 collaborations without similar actions.
If different collaborations are shown at the same time (starting at the same time), it is counted as 1 collaboration.
Partnership:
An association of two or more people with or without contact/physical interaction (hold/shake hands, casual touch, hug, eye contact, etc.)
Collaboration:
The process of two or more people working together with partner’s help or power to be supported, dragged or off the floor to produce movements/action.
Deduction (reduce) from the scale score at the end:
- If less than 3 collaborations in the routine, the A-Jury will reduce -0.5
< Variety >
Excellent routines must show different types of movements. All of them should include different actions, different forms, and different physical capacities during the performance of the transitions/links and partnerships/collaborations.
Using part of the movement of Difficulty/Acrobatic element as a transition/link could be considered repetitive or similar type of movement if it is included
To evaluate the variety of the general content, the A-Jury will take into consideration that all these movements must be WITHOUT REPETITION or reiteration of the same or similar types of movements.
General content must be balanced. Showing different length, forms, using different physical capacities and must be meaningful and give advantage to the routine.
< Use of Space >
In the Use of Space, A-Jury evaluates how the competitor(s) have effectively used the competition space.
All the components of the routine must be properly distributed in the competition area.
Without dominating in one area/zone, competitors must use the competition space (including the levels) to the maximum in balanced way.
In GR category, only covering the surface by competitor’s position is not enough to fulfill the criteria of use of the space.
All three levels (floor, surface, airborne) of the competition space must be used. More than 32 counts on the floor or in the surface without changing the levels are not recommended (except for the AMP Block).
In the Use of Space, A-Jury evaluates how the competitor(s) have effectively used the competition space.
All the components of the routine must be properly distributed in the competition area.
Without dominating in one area/zone, competitors must use the competition space (including the levels) to the maximum in balanced way.
In GR category, only covering the surface by competitor’s position is not enough to fulfill the criteria of use of the space.
All three levels (floor, surface, airborne) of the competition space must be used. More than 32 counts on the floor or in the surface without changing the levels are not recommended (except for the AMP Block).
< Traveling Direction / Distance >
Throughout the routine, travelling with AMP sequences must be shown in all directions (forward, backward, laterally, diagonally, and circular), without repetition of similar traces/tracks.
Traveling distances must be varied with short / long distances. This does not mean to jog from one corner to another or rolling from right to left.
Throughout the routine, travelling with AMP sequences must be shown in all directions (forward, backward, laterally, diagonally, and circular), without repetition of similar traces/tracks.
Traveling distances must be varied with short / long distances. This does not mean to jog from one corner to another or rolling from right to left.
< Formation changes >
For MP/TR/GR, variety of formation and positioning changes must be shown. Formations include positions / positioning of the partners and the way in which they change positions to another formation or in the same formation while they are performing AMP or other movements, and distances between the competitors.
Deduction (reduce) from the scale score at the end:
< Fluency >
The connection from/to movements (including formation changes) must be smooth and fluent. All the movements presented in the routine, must be linked without any unnecessary pauses showing agility.
Excessive pauses in general content will decrease the fluency of the routine and do not match with the characteristics and nature of Aerobic Gymnastics discipline.
For MP/TR/GR, variety of formation and positioning changes must be shown. Formations include positions / positioning of the partners and the way in which they change positions to another formation or in the same formation while they are performing AMP or other movements, and distances between the competitors.
Deduction (reduce) from the scale score at the end:
- If missing zone(s) is shown, the A-Jury will reduce -0.5 / total.
< Fluency >
The connection from/to movements (including formation changes) must be smooth and fluent. All the movements presented in the routine, must be linked without any unnecessary pauses showing agility.
Excessive pauses in general content will decrease the fluency of the routine and do not match with the characteristics and nature of Aerobic Gymnastics discipline.
The routine should be like a small piece of art, which should give a memorable impression, based on the characteristics of Aerobic Gymnastics.
The choreography must have strong correlation with the story/idea of the routine, using creative details to highlight the thematic or stylish routine.
The routine may have theme, but the story of the routine should be easily understandable from the movements, and not only from the music or leotard.
Artistic Routine evaluates:
The choreography must have strong correlation with the story/idea of the routine, using creative details to highlight the thematic or stylish routine.
The routine may have theme, but the story of the routine should be easily understandable from the movements, and not only from the music or leotard.
Artistic Routine evaluates:
- How the construction / structure of the choreography made.
- How meaningful and clear the Opening / Closing.
- How memorable and impressive of the routine.
- How well the gymnasts interpreted the choreography with movements.
Construction / Structure
< Construction / Structure >
The choreography of the routine should represent the Story respecting the characteristics of Aerobic Gymnastics exercise in sport manner.
The routine must be well constructed / structured choreography with all the components matching perfectly with the Story.
Opening-Introduction / Ending-Closing:
The routine should be constructed with “Opening / Introduction” to develop to the climax and down to “Ending / Closing” like a story.
Each routine must include an “Opening” of 4-8 counts with or without movements, which match with the music to develop the story and idea of the routine.
The “Opening” of the choreography starts with the first movement of the competitor(s) and not with the music. A-jury must differentiate between the meaningful “Opening / Closing” with non-meaningful. The “Opening” and/or “Closing” must not be with Difficulty/Acrobatic Elements.
Deduction (reduce) from the scale score at the end:
The choreography of the routine should represent the Story respecting the characteristics of Aerobic Gymnastics exercise in sport manner.
The routine must be well constructed / structured choreography with all the components matching perfectly with the Story.
Opening-Introduction / Ending-Closing:
The routine should be constructed with “Opening / Introduction” to develop to the climax and down to “Ending / Closing” like a story.
Each routine must include an “Opening” of 4-8 counts with or without movements, which match with the music to develop the story and idea of the routine.
The “Opening” of the choreography starts with the first movement of the competitor(s) and not with the music. A-jury must differentiate between the meaningful “Opening / Closing” with non-meaningful. The “Opening” and/or “Closing” must not be with Difficulty/Acrobatic Elements.
Deduction (reduce) from the scale score at the end:
- If there is no “Opening” or starts directly with an element, the A-Jury will reduce -0.5
- If the routine Ends directly with an element, the A-Jury will reduce -0.5
Gymnasts must transform the composition from a well-structured routine into an artistic performance, using his/her personality, charisma, passion, dynamism and unique characteristic.
The performance of the gymnasts must be captivating and impressing the audience with respecting the specificity of Aerobic Gymnastics (clean sport like manner).
Gymnasts must represent their own category and age on the stage.
In MP/TR/GR, they work as a unit, using collaborations/partnerships to show the beauty of the teamwork.
The quality (mastery/perfection) of the routine is essential, not only by showing high degree of perfect execution in all elements, but also in choreography movements (AMP, Transitions/links, partnerships/collaborations, etc.), with the correct technique of all movements.
Through expression, transform movements into a singular artistic whole respecting the discipline of Aerobic Gymnastics with natural and genuine expression.
They combine the elements of the art and the sport of Aerobic Gymnastics into one attractive message towards the audience, in sport manner.
Performance evaluates:
The performance of the gymnasts must be captivating and impressing the audience with respecting the specificity of Aerobic Gymnastics (clean sport like manner).
Gymnasts must represent their own category and age on the stage.
In MP/TR/GR, they work as a unit, using collaborations/partnerships to show the beauty of the teamwork.
The quality (mastery/perfection) of the routine is essential, not only by showing high degree of perfect execution in all elements, but also in choreography movements (AMP, Transitions/links, partnerships/collaborations, etc.), with the correct technique of all movements.
Through expression, transform movements into a singular artistic whole respecting the discipline of Aerobic Gymnastics with natural and genuine expression.
They combine the elements of the art and the sport of Aerobic Gymnastics into one attractive message towards the audience, in sport manner.
Performance evaluates:
- Impeccable technique of all movements to enhance Artistry.
- Captivating the audience with charisma and passion.
- Showing teamwork (MP/TR/GR).
- Respecting the characteristics of Aerobic Gymnastics.
Gymnasts must transform the composition from a well-structured routine into an artistic performance, using his/her personality, charisma, passion, dynamism and unique characteristic.
The performance of the gymnasts must be captivating and impressing the audience with respecting the specificity of Aerobic Gymnastics (clean sport like manner).
Gymnasts must represent their own category and age on the stage.
In MP/TR/GR, they work as a unit, using collaborations/partnerships to show the beauty of the teamwork.
The quality (mastery/perfection) of the routine is essential, not only by showing high degree of perfect execution in all elements, but also in choreography movements (AMP, Transitions/links, partnerships/collaborations, etc.), with the correct technique of all movements.
Through expression, transform movements into a singular artistic whole respecting the discipline of Aerobic Gymnastics with natural and genuine expression.
They combine the elements of the art and the sport of Aerobic Gymnastics into one attractive message towards the audience, in sport manner.
Performance evaluates:
The performance of the gymnasts must be captivating and impressing the audience with respecting the specificity of Aerobic Gymnastics (clean sport like manner).
Gymnasts must represent their own category and age on the stage.
In MP/TR/GR, they work as a unit, using collaborations/partnerships to show the beauty of the teamwork.
The quality (mastery/perfection) of the routine is essential, not only by showing high degree of perfect execution in all elements, but also in choreography movements (AMP, Transitions/links, partnerships/collaborations, etc.), with the correct technique of all movements.
Through expression, transform movements into a singular artistic whole respecting the discipline of Aerobic Gymnastics with natural and genuine expression.
They combine the elements of the art and the sport of Aerobic Gymnastics into one attractive message towards the audience, in sport manner.
Performance evaluates:
- Impeccable technique of all movements to enhance Artistry.
- Captivating the audience with charisma and passion.
- Showing teamwork (MP/TR/GR).
- Respecting the characteristics of Aerobic Gymnastics.
Technical / Artistic Presentation
< Technical Presentation (Quality) >
There’s “No Artistry without PERFECT Execution!”
Gymnasts must, therefore, demonstrate all movements with impeccable execution with fluidity.
MP/TR/GR:
Synchronization of movements between the members are essential and is a key to the Technical Presentation in addition to each movements’ quality.
A routine performed with Touch / Fall will not enhance the Performance regardless of small or large.
Deduction (reduce) from the scale score at the end:
< Artistic Presentation >
How a gymnast or group of gymnasts generally present themselves to the public. Sharing their own emotions during the routine with the audience with expressions and fluidity.
Attitude and range of emotion that is expressed not only on the faces, but with the bodies of the gymnasts in sport manner.
MP/TR/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.Movements must be distinctive respecting their competing category.
There’s “No Artistry without PERFECT Execution!”
Gymnasts must, therefore, demonstrate all movements with impeccable execution with fluidity.
MP/TR/GR:
Synchronization of movements between the members are essential and is a key to the Technical Presentation in addition to each movements’ quality.
A routine performed with Touch / Fall will not enhance the Performance regardless of small or large.
Deduction (reduce) from the scale score at the end:
- If the routine is performed with Multiple Touches / Fall, the A-Jury will reduce -0.5
< Artistic Presentation >
How a gymnast or group of gymnasts generally present themselves to the public. Sharing their own emotions during the routine with the audience with expressions and fluidity.
Attitude and range of emotion that is expressed not only on the faces, but with the bodies of the gymnasts in sport manner.
MP/TR/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.Movements must be distinctive respecting their competing category.
