Acrobatics (rock 'n' roll)
Acrobatics is a rock 'n' roll technical term that covers all figures that are not covered by the term dance figure . Dance figures can be danced by a dancer without the support of their dance partner. Stationary figures with support, e.g. B. Fall figures, but are also considered dance figures as long as both dance partners have contact with the ground. A de facto elevated figure can, however, be assessed as a dance figure if one dance partner lifts the other by the hip and the hip of the elevated dance partner does not exceed the eye level of the person lifting it.
Many acrobatics can be combined in order to achieve higher scores at tournaments and to increase the show effect. However, a maximum of 2 combinations may be shown in a tournament sequence.
Starting classes
Each acrobatics is assigned to a starting class. Dancing couples are only allowed to perform this acrobatics in tournaments once they have reached the corresponding starting class. Typically, the level of difficulty of the acrobatics and the number of acrobatics to be shown increase in a tournament sequence with a higher starting class.
class | restrictions | Number of acrobatics in tournament dance sequence |
---|---|---|
Student class | No acrobatics allowed
However, up to 2 lifting figures, which are rated as dance figures |
0 |
Junior class | According to DRBV / WRRC guidelines | 4th |
C class | According to DRBV guidelines | 4th |
B class | Permanent grip
(Exceptions exist) |
Preliminary and intermediate round: 5
Semifinals / Final: 6 |
A class | Maximum of 2 somersaults
Otherwise no restrictions |
Preliminary and intermediate round: 5
Semifinals / Final: 6 |
Categorization
While a distinction is made between combinable and non-combinable acrobatics in the junior and C-class, the acrobatics in the B- and A-class are divided into the following categories:
- Forward element
- Backward element
- Death Leap (Dive)
- rotation
- Others
In the B and A classes, the tournament sequences must contain at least one acrobatics from each category (except for others).
Assessment of acrobatics (in Germany)
Each acrobatics is assigned a fixed theoretical maximum point value. Before the start of a tournament, the tournament pairs must enter all acrobatics that are danced, including the order, in the DRBV's online portal . During the corresponding dance round at the tournament, the entered acrobatics are automatically transmitted to the judges' terminals. These then each evaluate the execution of the acrobatics based on various criteria. Percentage deductions from the theoretical maximum point value can be given for non-compliance with individual criteria. These deductions can vary between 0% (perfect execution) and 100% (e.g. in the event of a fall). This results in an evaluation of the individual acrobatics.
The deductions are based on the following qualitative evaluation criteria:
- Range of motion: height
- Movement strength: dynamic and powerful
- Movement speed: adapted to the music
- Coupling of movements: transition dance - acrobatics - dance
Examples
Examples of acrobatic figures are:
- Plate : rotation figure in which the gentleman swings the lady's legs in a circle and steps over the lady several times. Typical for the junior class.
- Straddle : Figure in which the lady jumps into the hip seat with her legs apart and is then set down again by the gentleman. This figure also serves as an entrance for many (especially lifting) acrobatics from higher starting classes, such as the swan or the candle. Individually, however, it is danced mainly as beginner acrobatics in the junior class.
- Shalom : Figure in which the lady jumps backwards into the hip seat and is then set down again by the gentleman. This figure also serves as the basis for more complex acrobatics, such as swing.
- Swan : slightly acrobatic figure in which the lady is brought into a support position in which she rests both hands down on the gentleman's shoulders and extends one leg while the other remains bent. The gentleman supports the lady with both hands at the same time on the hips.
Web links
- DRBV acrobat dictionary
- DRBV acrobatics visualizations (according to tournament classes)
- DRBV acrobatics (according to tournament classes)
- DRBV tournament sports regulations
- DRBV valuation deductions
Individual evidence
- ^ DRBV: DRBV tournament sports regulations. In: drbv.de. September 1, 2019, accessed November 8, 2019 .
- ^ DRBV: DRBV valuation deductions. In: drbv.de. August 25, 2019, accessed November 8, 2019 .