Rhythmic Gymnastics
HISTORY OF RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines elements of dance, gymnastics and acrobatic elements. It requires a high level of physical strength, flexibility, coordination and musicality, as well as excellent artistic expression. Gymnasts perform individual or group routines, evaluated on elements such as difficulty, execution and artistic impression.
It originated in Europe in the 19th century as part of the physical education of young women, and quickly spread throughout the world.
Rhythmic gymnastics as we know it today began to take shape in the 1950s, when the first official competitions were introduced.
In 1963, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognised rhythmic gymnastics as an Olympic discipline, and in 1984 it was included in the programme of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
In Europe, rhythmic gymnastics has become increasingly popular in recent decades. There are numerous rhythmic gymnastics federations in Europe, which organise competitions at national and international level, such as the Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships.
Today, rhythmic gymnastics is practised internationally by gymnasts of all ages, and is one of the most popular women’s sports worldwide.
In Italy, rhythmic gymnastics is one of the most popular women’s sports, with many societies and clubs offering rhythmic gymnastics classes for girls of all ages. Rhythmic gymnastics in Italy is regulated by the Italian Gymnastics Federation (FGI), which organises competitions at national and international level. Furthermore, Italy has a strong tradition in rhythmic gymnastics at international level, with numerous gymnasts having represented the country at the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines elements of dance, gymnastics and acrobatic elements. It requires a high level of physical strength, flexibility, coordination and musicality, as well as excellent artistic expression. Gymnasts perform individual or group routines, evaluated on elements such as difficulty, execution and artistic impression.
It originated in Europe in the 19th century as part of the physical education of young women, and quickly spread throughout the world.
Rhythmic gymnastics as we know it today began to take shape in the 1950s, when the first official competitions were introduced.
In 1963, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognised rhythmic gymnastics as an Olympic discipline, and in 1984 it was included in the programme of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
In Europe, rhythmic gymnastics has become increasingly popular in recent decades. There are numerous rhythmic gymnastics federations in Europe, which organise competitions at national and international level, such as the Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships.
Today, rhythmic gymnastics is practised internationally by gymnasts of all ages, and is one of the most popular women’s sports worldwide.
In Italy, rhythmic gymnastics is one of the most popular women’s sports, with many societies and clubs offering rhythmic gymnastics classes for girls of all ages. Rhythmic gymnastics in Italy is regulated by the Italian Gymnastics Federation (FGI), which organises competitions at national and international level. Furthermore, Italy has a strong tradition in rhythmic gymnastics at international level, with numerous gymnasts having represented the country at the Olympic Games and World Championships.
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS EQUIPMENT
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines dance, gymnastics and choreography elements. It requires a high level of physical strength, flexibility, coordination and musicality, as well as excellent artistic expression. Gymnasts perform individual or group routines, evaluated on elements such as difficulty, execution and artistic impression. Rhythmic gymnastics is often performed at a high level of competition, including the Olympic Games.
Let’s discover rhythmic gymnastics equipment!
Ball
The rhythmic gymnastics ball is one of the most iconic and versatile pieces of equipment in our sport. Made of high-quality rubber, the ball has a diameter of approximately 18 cm and offers a smooth surface that is comfortable to the touch. With the ball, the gymnast must perform precision figures and acrobatic elements, throwing, passing and catching the apparatus in a fluid and harmonious manner. The ball requires good hand-eye coordination, excellent balance and considerable strength in throwing.
Discover Pastorelli balls:
Pastel High Vision ball 18 cm
62,80 €
Prismatic High Vision ball 18 cm
66,90 €
Silver-Lilac
Silver-Pink
Silver-Sky blue
Silver-Yellow
High Vision shaded ball 18 cm
66,90 €
High Vision ball 18 cm
Price range: 62,80 € through 66,90 €
High Vision ball 16 cm
49,40 €
New Generation ball 16 cm
18,50 €
New Generation ball 18 cm
Price range: 32,40 € through 34,50 €Ribbon and Ribbon Stick
The rhythmic gymnastics ribbon is an elegant yet spectacular piece of equipment, usually made of high-quality synthetic material. With a length of 5 or 6 metres depending on the age of the gymnast, the ribbon offers a smooth and shiny surface to the touch. With the ribbon, the gymnast must perform precision figures and elaborate, fascinating technical gestures, pulling the apparatus through the hands and fingers in a fluid and harmonious manner. The ribbon requires good hand-eye coordination, excellent balance and considerable strength in throws.
Discover Pastorelli ribbons and sticks:
Black-Magenta-White
Black-Red-White
Black-Violet-Sky blue
Black-Yellow-Green
Blue-Magenta-White
Magenta-Lime green-Pink
Magenta-Pink-White
Violet-Orange-Yellow
Violet-Pink-White
Shaded 6 m ribbon
40,60 €
Monochrome 6 m ribbon
22,00 €
Black-Red-Light red
Orange-Yellow-Light yellow
Purple-Pink-Light pink
Luxury Archè flame ribbon
57,00 €
Blue-Sky blue-Light sky blue
Blue-Tiffany-Light Tiffany
Blue-Violet-Light lilac
Luxury Archè leopard ribbon
57,00 €
Blue-Violet-Lilac-Light pink
Black-Red-Light pink
Magenta-Light pink
Luxury Archè roses ribbon
57,00 €
Blue-Sky blue-White
Fuchsia-Light blue-Green
Violet-Lilac-White
Antigua Archè leaves ribbon
57,00 €
Black-Red-White
Fuchsia-Light blue-Green
Fuchsia-Orange-Yellow
Antigua Archè zebra ribbon
57,00 €
Blue-Light blue-Tiffany
Fuchsia-Pink-White
Orange-Yellow-Pink
Antigua Archè toucan ribbon
57,00 €
Black-Coral-Yellow-Light yellow
Black-Emerald-Green-Light green
Black-Fuchsia-Violet-Pink
Black-Red-Light red
Blue-Fuchsia-Light blue-Lime green
Blue-Sky blue-Light sky blue
Blue-Tiffany-Sky blue-Light sky blue
Blue-Violet-Lilac-Light pink
Magenta-Pink-Light pink
Red-Orange-Yellow-Green
Violet-Fuchsia-Green-Light green
Magenta-Orange-Yellow
Sky blue-Pink-Light pink
Archè 6 m ribbon
Price range: 35,00 € through 60,00 €
Black-Coral-Yellow-Light yellow
Black-Emerald-Green-Light green
Black-Fuchsia-Violet-Pink
Black-Red-Light red
Blue-Fuchsia-Light blue-Lime green
Blue-Sky blue-Light sky blue
Blue-Tiffany-Sky blue-Light sky blue
Blue-Violet-Lilac-Light pink
Magenta-Pink-Light pink
Red-Orange-Yellow-Green
Violet-Fuchsia-Green-Light green
Magenta-Orange-Yellow
Sky blue-Pink-Light pink
Archè 5 m ribbon
Price range: 35,00 € through 60,00 €Hoop
The hoop in rhythmic gymnastics is a light and lively ring-shaped apparatus, usually made of high-quality synthetic material. With a variable diameter width depending on the age, category and height of the gymnast, the hoop offers a smooth and shiny surface to the touch. With the hoop, the gymnast must perform precision figures and acrobatic movements, throwing, passing and catching the apparatus in a fluid and harmonious manner. The hoop requires good hand-eye coordination, excellent balance and good throwing strength.
Discover Pastorelli hoops:
Rodeo hoop Junior FIG
30,60 €
Rodeo hoop Junior/Senior FIG
30,80 €
Rodeo hoop
Price range: 19,40 € through 21,70 €
Sidney hoop Junior/Senior FIG
30,60 €
Sidney hoop
21,40 €Clubs
Rhythmic gymnastics clubs are shaped like ‘sticks’, with a slender, elongated neck and a spherical element at the lower end, usually made of high-quality synthetic material. Ranging in length from 36 cm to 45.5 cm, the clubs offer a smooth surface that is comfortable to the touch. With the clubs, the gymnast must perform precision figures combined with acrobatic movements, throwing, passing and catching the apparatus in a fluid and harmonious manner. Clubs require good hand coordination because they are a double apparatus.
Discover Pastorelli clubs:
Black-Coral
Black-Fluorescent pink
Black-Lime green
Black-Orange
Black-Tiffany
Black-Yellow
Fluorescent pink-Lime green
Fluorescent pink-Tiffany
Fluorescent pink-White
Sky blue-Fluorescent pink
Violet-Fluorescent pink
Violet-Orange
Violet-Tiffany
Masha clubs 40.50 cm
Price range: 40,70 € through 41,80 €
Black-Coral
Black-Fluorescent pink
Black-Lime green
Black-Tiffany
Coral-Lime green
Fluorescent pink-Lime green
Fluorescent pink-Orange
Fluorescent pink-Tiffany
Fluorescent pink-Violet
Fluorescent pink-White
Sky blue-Fluorescent pink
Violet-Tiffany
Masha clubs 36 cm
Price range: 19,70 € through 20,40 €
Black-Coral
Black-Fluorescent pink
Black-Lime green
Black-Orange
Black-Tiffany
Black-Yellow
Fluorescent pink-Tiffany
Fluorescent pink-White
Violet-Fluorescent pink
Violet-Orange
Violet-Tiffany
Masha clubs 45.20 cm
Price range: 40,70 € through 41,80 €Rope
The rope is a piece of equipment in rhythmic gymnastics that consists of a rope approximately 3 metres long, usually made of high-quality synthetic material. The rope has a diameter of approximately 9 mm and offers a comfortable surface to the touch. With the rope, the gymnast must perform precision figures and coordinated acrobatic movements, pulling the apparatus through the hands and fingers in a fluid and harmonious manner. The rope requires coordination, excellent balance and good throwing strength.
Discover Pastorelli ropes:
New Orleans monochromatic rope
18,90 €
Blue-Magenta-Fuchsia
Electric blue-Sky blue
Fluorescent pink-Fuchsia
Fuchsia-Pink-Green
Green-Black
Green-White
Orange-Black
Pink-Black
Pink-Lilac-Electric blue
White-Fuchsia-Lilac
Yellow-Black
Yellow-Orange-Red
Yellow-White
Patrasso multicolor rope
Price range: 15,50 € through 22,60 €
Black-Silver
Fluorescent green-Silver
Fluorescent pink-Silver
Fluorescent yellow-Silver
Light blue-Gold
Light blue-Silver
Lilac-Silver
Magenta-Silver
Orange-Silver
Red-Silver
Violet-Gold
Violet-Silver
White-Gold-Silver
White-Silver
New Orleans metallic rope
25,50 €
Blue-Magenta-Fuchsia
Electric blue-Sky blue
Fuchsia-Pink-Green
Green-Black
Green-White
Orange-Black
Orange-White
Pink-Black
Pink-Fuchsia
Pink-Lilac-Electric blue
White-Fuchsia-Lilac
Yellow-Black
Yellow-Orange-Red
Yellow-White
Patrasso multicolor rope with Swarovski rhinestones
62,00 €
Patrasso monochromatic rope with Swarovski rhinestones
62,00 €
Blue-Magenta-Fuchsia
Blue-Yellow
Electric blue-Sky blue
Fluorescent pink - Fluorescent yellow
Fuchsia-Pink-Green
Green-Black
Orange-Black
Pink-Black
Pink-Fuchsia
Pink-Violet
White-Fuchsia-Violet
Yellow-Black
Yellow-Orange-Red
Coral pink-Blue
Fuchsia-Violet
New Orleans multicolor rope
29,80 €
New Orleans Xfluo rope
24,80 €
Patrasso monochromatic rope
16,80 €HOW TO CHOOSE RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS EQUIPMENT
When choosing equipment for rhythmic gymnastics, there are a few things to consider:
- Skill level: the simpler apparatuses, hoop, ball and rope, are suitable for beginners, while the more complex apparatuses, clubs and ribbon, are suitable for more experienced gymnasts, who are also chosen according to their age.
- Size: apparatus must be proportionate to the body and age of the gymnast.
- Weight: Rhythmic gymnastics equipment is fairly light with a weight and length defined by the FIG. Every apparatus to be used in competitions must necessarily have a logo declaring that it complies with the requirements of the International Gymnastics Federation.
- Price: Rhythmic gymnastics equipment can have a wide range of prices, varying according to its use, whether it is used by beginners or for gymnasts participating in competitions
- Appearance: the tools can have different colours, shades or patterns and can be matched to each other or to the leotard. In addition, colours or patterns can recall the music or theme of the routine, helping to create an engaging visual impact.
In general, it is important to rely on brands with recognised quality, such as Pastorelli Sport, which guarantees a safe and homologated (FIG) product. We also recommend talking to a rhythmic gymnastics coach for further guidance on the choice of apparatus.
THE BENEFITS OF RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
Rhythmic gymnastics is a complete sport that offers many benefits to those who practice it. Let’s find out together six of the main benefits for those practising rhythmic gymnastics:
Improves strength and flexibility
Rhythmic gymnastics requires a high level of physical strength and flexibility. Practising this sport helps tone muscles, increase endurance and increase flexibility in the body.
Develops coordination and sense of rhythm
Rhythmic gymnastics requires good hand-eye coordination and a developed sense of rhythm. Practising this sport helps to improve these skills, which can also be transferred to other activities such as dancing or sports.
Improves concentration and memory
Rhythmic gymnastics requires constant attention while performing routines. Practising this sport helps develop concentration and improve short-term memory.
Promotes socialisation
Rhythmic gymnastics is often practised in groups, offering the opportunity to make new friends and socialise with other people.
Improves posture
Rhythmic gymnastics requires good posture and execution technique, which can also help improve posture in everyday life. Rhythmic gymnastics, when practised at pre-school age, offers an excellent training basis for the development of coordination, flexibility and physical strength, thus providing a useful background for practising other sports as well.
Promotes learning new skills
Rhythmic gymnastics encompasses a wide range of figures and movements, offering the opportunity to continuously learn new skills.
