Items Needed for Classes
Dress Code
Dress Code
Dress Code
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Black leotard or t-shirt on top.
Black leggings or shorts (no colorful leggings).
To ensure the safety, hygiene, and comfort, we have implemented a "No Bare Feet" policy. White socks for warm-up.
Toe shoes for practice.
Warm jacket/ hoodie is acceptable during cold time of the year.
Hair Style
Dress Code
Dress Code
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Hair should be in a bun or folded braid.
Hairdo must be tight (use hairspray or gel, clips to keep hair away from face).
No accessories, anything what can stick out for the safety of your gymnast.
Buy hair pins and hair mesh on Amazon
Rope
Dress Code
Rope
Ropes are sold very long and need to be cut to fit the height of each gymnast individually.
To measure the proper length, have your child stand on the center of the rope and pull it up to their underarms. Tie a knot at each end of the rope.
We recommend Sasaki, Chacott or Pastorelli ropes. No Amazon ropes allowed for the team gymnasts.
Hoop
Clubs
Rope
Rhythmic Hoop must come up to your child’s hip bone while standing straight and holding the hoop from the floor up along the leg. Different brands may have different hoop sizes.
Best option is white color which can be designed depending on the routine and leotard style.
We recommend Sasaki or Chacott hoops.
No Amazon / Grocery store hoops for the team gymnasts.
Ball
Clubs
Clubs
We recommend to buy Sasaki or Chacott brand rhythmic gymnastics balls.
For non-competitive groups it can be any professional brand ball.
Size is depending on your child’s height and hand size.
15-16 cm for children 4–7 years old
17 cm for 8–11 years old
18.5 cm for 11 and up years old
Every brand have different size chart, you always can contact vendor for advice.
Clubs
Clubs
Clubs
We recommend for all our students to have Chacott Rubber clubs but non competitive group allowed to have any type professional clubs.
Rhythmic gymnastics clubs' size is basing on gymnasts hight and arm length.
The perfect length for the club is, when it’s held, the top of the club should not extend beyond the gymnasts mid-bicep. To choose perfect size you always can get an advice from the seller.
For the beginners group we recommend the smallest clubs' size – 36 cm
Ribbon and Stick
Stretching Elastic and Weights
Ribbon and Stick
Professional ribbon and stick are required for the competitive team. Stick and ribbon are sold separately. Some brands might have slightly different sizes.
Ribbon sizes:
4m for children 8–10 years old
5m – 10–14 years old
6m – 15 and up
Ribbon stick size depends on your child’s height; the stick can be:
50cm for children 8-11 years old
57cm – 10-13 years old
60cm – 11 and up
As an alternative For Beginners' and Recreational groups ONLY we recommend good not expensive ribbon from Amazon.
Knee Pads
Stretching Elastic and Weights
Ribbon and Stick
We primarily use knee pads for over-split stretching to place under the heel. Additionally, some children find them helpful during acro on the floor to avoid carpet burn on their knees.
Can be any type.
Stretching Elastic and Weights
Stretching Elastic and Weights
Stretching Elastic and Weights
Weights
For girls younger than 8 years – 0,5 lbs each.
For girls older than 8 years – 1 lbs each
Stretching elastic resistance band (numbered loop)
Resistance Bands - 2 any colors (3 bands of each color)