Similarly, China also had a tradition of acrobatics since the Han Dynasty, when acrobatics were part of the harvest festivals, and Wei Dynasty art that depicted the hand-balancing. There are even some constant references to acrobatics in the Iliad and The Odyssey, both of Homer's epic literary works (Homer - One of the greatest and most influential authors of all time who lived in Ionia in the 8th – 9th Century BC). The Bronze Age art of that time depicts the primitive forms of acrobatics, notably the bull-jumping that is attacking a bull found in ancient cultures with traditions of bull worship. History of Acrobatics GymnasticsĪcrobatics in one form or another has existed for millennia and its roots are found in the organized gymnastics found in the ancient Greece and Rome. It tests athlete’s strength and flexibility. These routines involve holding static in certain formations, typically towers or pyramids, for specific time durations. The main objective of the sport is to perform three types of routines, Balance, Dynamic and Combined. There are also grades 1–6, with grade 5 being the same difficulty as 11–16 and grade 6 being the same difficulty as 12–18. At international level, there are four FIG categories of competition according to age 11–16, 12–18, 13–19, and 15+ (Senior). The sport is governed by the International Federation of Gymnastics (“FIG”). They are then balanced with smaller height gymnasts who are referred to as 'tops'. Some commonly play the supporting and pitching roles, and are referred to as ‘bases’. They balance to complement each other in order to carry out the complex moves. In each partnership, the gymnasts of different heights, weights and abilities take part. They all are entered and assessed at a specific level or age group. It is a competitive discipline of gymnastics in which gymnasts in pairs or groups perform routines consisting of acrobatic skills dance and tumbling choreographed on music. The word Acrobatic comes from the Greek word Acrobateo, meaning to rise or go forth.
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