Did you know that acrobatic gymnastics has roots in ancient Greece, the medieval circus and Chinese acrobatics?
📜 Origins in Antiquity
Acrobatics is not a modern invention. In Ancient Egypt, paintings of people performing impossible balancing acts can already be found, while in Classical Greece, people practised jumps and physical exercises that we would recognise today as acrobatic movements. In China, martial arts and acrobatic dances were also a fundamental basis.
🎪 From the streets to the show
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During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, acrobatics were kept alive in fairs and travelling circuses. It was a street art that combined risk, fun and skill, designed to surprise and thrill the audience. It was here that acrobatics became synonymous with spectacle.
🏛️ From entertainment to sport
In the 20th century, countries such as Russia, China and Germany began to give it structure: they created schools, specialised training and rules. Acrobatics went from being entertainment to a sporting discipline with a high level of technique and preparation.
🏆 Official recognition
The big milestone came in 1999, when the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) recognised acrobatic gymnastics as an official discipline. Since then, world championships have been held and more and more countries are practising acrobatic gymnastics.
🌍 The current era
Today, acrobatic gymnastics is experiencing a renaissance. It is no longer just a competitive sport, but also a recreational, artistic and social activity. Thanks to social networks and academies such as IndomoveThousands of people are inspired to take up this practice that combines strength, confidence and creativity.
Experiences that Make a Difference
At Indomove Academy we have seen how gymnastics can change a child's life. Parents constantly share with us stories of overcoming challenges, of more confident, healthy and motivated children. And that's what drives us: to be part of the growth process of each child.
🚀 Your next leap in the history of gymnastics
Acrobatics is not just to be seen, it is to be lived! Every figure you learn connects your present with centuries of history, from Egyptian murals to international competitions. At Indomove Academy we accompany you to write your own page in this legacy.
✨ Whether you want to start from scratch, get back into the swing of things or dream of something bigger, this is the place for you.
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