Artistic vs. Rhythmic Gymnastics: What's the Difference?
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Rhythmic gymnastics is all about ribbons and balls, while artistic gymnastics is all about flips and tricks. But there’s a little more to it than that.
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Artistic vs. Rhythmic Gymnastics: What's the Difference?