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rhythmic gymnastics

British  

noun

  1. (functioning as singular or plural) a form of gymnastics involving movements using hand apparatus such as balls, hoops, and ribbons

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In rhythmic gymnastics, ribbons become an extension of the dancer’s body and punctuate every movement with equal parts control and abandon.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2024

The agility competition might be the rhythmic gymnastics of Westminster, derided as less than by traditionalists, but it’s a growing sport with meritocratic principles and an air of antic fun in its favor.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

She also tried rhythmic gymnastics and spent a year on her new country’s national team.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2023

A coach from the Mexican national rhythmic gymnastics team is pleading for help after the war in Israel stranded her and her team during an overseas training trip.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023

The objection is sometimes made that rhythmic gymnastics cause nerve-strain in children.

From The Eurhythmics of Jaques-Dalcroze by Jaques-Dalcroze, Emile