Level 6 gymnastics routines
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This article has been updated to reflect the DP Code of Points changes.
Introduction to Level 6 Beam
The Level 6 beam routines can be very quick, but they can also be a challenge!
These routines combine basic acro skills, which can include flight skills or a series, along with dance skills such as leaps, jumps, and turns.
Coaches Spectacular Level 6 floor routine () choreography: Garrett Plaza, please email to one in bio, if you are interested in.
What exactly is required in a Level 6 beam routine? Let’s take a look.
Philosophy Behind Level 6
The idea behind Level 6 and 7 gymnastics is to ease gymnasts into the optional levels, without the need to perform difficulty beyond the level’s requirements.
For this reason, there are no composition deductions in these two levels. Composition deductions are deductions taken at the end of the routine, based on the construction of the routine. They can include deductions for lack of difficulty, too many similar skills, or failure to include certain skills in the routine.
In Level 6 and 7, these deductions are NOT applied.
The goal is to create routines that meet