1) Build stamina in the water and work on strokes.
2) Learn and practice stunts (entries, arms, formations, dolphin, shark, collapsing clam, tub, and ballet legs.)
3) Form groups of 4-5.
4) Select music: your group will need to select songs or parts of songs to choreograph your routine. Your group will need to provide it's own source for the music. Boom boxes, ipods, computers and other music sources are fine as long as you do not need an electrical outlet and the sound is loud enough. Garage Band can be used if you want.
5) Create a routine: The routine will include an introduction, body and conclusion. The intro. usually starts on the deck and includes some dancing. (15-30 seconds.) The body of the routine is where your group will perform all of the stunts and formations. The conclusion includes stunts as well but should demonstrate a definite ending to the routine. The conclusion can be in the pool or on the deck.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Nuts and Bolts of our Synchronized Swimming Unit
Goals:
1) To learn and practice stunts/skills used in synchronized swimming.
2) To create a routine which integrates music, dance and stunts.
3) To work within a group; communication, collaboration, and cooperation.
Participation in class is an integral part of this unit due to the emphasis on group work. If a student is unable to participate due to an injury or illness, it is expected that they will still contribute to the group in some limited way during the class session.
1) To learn and practice stunts/skills used in synchronized swimming.
2) To create a routine which integrates music, dance and stunts.
3) To work within a group; communication, collaboration, and cooperation.
Participation in class is an integral part of this unit due to the emphasis on group work. If a student is unable to participate due to an injury or illness, it is expected that they will still contribute to the group in some limited way during the class session.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
CARNIVAL FUN!
I hope you all had a great Carnival! Let's practice our synchro skills because soon you will be starting to design your group program.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
BALLET LEGS
In order to do a good ballet leg, you need to know how to scull. Make sure you check out the rest of the blogs to get some good pointers on how to scull well. It's also important to be flexible, so you may want to do some stretching. Don't forget to point your toes!
THE TUB
Here is an example of a tub. I think everyone can do this move and it is one of the required skills in your routine. Review the sculling if you're having a hard time executing the TUB!
VARIOUS SCULLS
It is really important to learn how to scull if you're going to be a skilled synchronized swimmer. There are lots of different types of sculls... Here are some examples of the different kinds of sculling and how to practice them.
Synchronized Swimming!
Here is a good demonstration on how to do and how to practice the "Egg Beater" kick. Take a moment to watch the video and it should really help!
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