Rhythm/Dynamics

Question 1

UB, BB & FX
Concentration Pause(s)
Two seconds (Balance Beam)

Answer 1

.10 Each

Question 2

UB, BB & FX
Concentration Pause(s)
More than 2 seconds (Balance Beam)

Answer 2

.20 Each

Question 3

UB, BB & FX
Concentration Pause(s)
Two or more seconds (Floor)

Answer 3

.10 Each

Question 4

UB, BB & FX

Lack of continuity/temp between major elements in directly-connected dance series on beam

Answer 4

No deduction

Question 5

UB, BB & FX

Broken series of dance major elements on BB

Answer 5

.05

Question 6

UB, BB & FX

Broken series of dance major elements on BB *If fall occurs between elements

Answer 6

.05 for broken connection plus .50 for fall.

If gymnast repeats & successfully connects elements, deduct .50 for fall only

Question 7

UB, BB & FX

Dance series is considered broken when:

Answer 7

1. Stop between elements
2. Loss of balance between elements
3. Deviation of body movement NOT in line with beam
4. Reposition of foot/feet OR pivoting
5. Extra step/hop/jump between elements
6. Legs straighten between elements
   6a First element lands in plie
   6b Legs straighten & plie again

Question 8

UB, BB & FX

Stop between major elements in acro/tumbling series on FX

Answer 8

.30

Question 9

UB, BB & FX
Insufficient dynamics–Consider
* Energy maintained throughout exercise
* Makes difficult look effortless

Answer 9

Up to .20

Question 10

UB, BB & FX
Missing synchronization of movement with musical beat
*Throughout the floor exercise

Answer 10

Up to .30

Question 11

UB, BB & FX
Missing synchronization of movement with musical beat
* Each time

Answer 11

.05

Question 12

UB, BB & FX
Missing synchronization of movement with musical beat
*At the end

Answer 12

.10