What is  Acrobatic Gymnastics?

Acrobatic  Gymnastics is an ancient activity that emphasizes the combined beauty of dance  and acrobatics. Gymnastic skills add excitement to the exercises. Acrobatic balances show grace, strength and flexibility. Choreography and synchronization  add flare and creativity to each exercise.

Acrobatic  Gymnastics favours body control in various positions, both on the ground and in the air. For this reason, the sport is included in the training programme of  pilots, cosmonauts and parachutists.

Acrobatic  Gymnastics is fun for athletes of any age and athletic ability. This activity is  a partner sport involving athletes of all ages, shapes, and sizes.

Acrobatics is  practiced and competed as Men’s Pairs, Women’s Pairs, Mixed Pairs, Women’s  Groups (3) or Men’s Groups (4).

Pairs are  made up of a base and a top. Women's groups are comprised of a base, middle and top partners and men's groups have a base, two middle and one top partners.  Bases are generally older athletes who display strength and balance. Tops are generally younger athletes who display flexibility and agility. Middles are  often required to show a combination of all attributes