Tiny Dancers.

After watching the junior session of the 2013 Secret Classic, there was something that I noticed amongst this exciting crop of up and coming gymnasts. Not only is there a lot of talent, but there are a lot of performers. These gymnasts pay attention to detail and actually sell their routine instead of just going through the motions. The routines below are something special because they not only draw the crowd in, but they make you want to keep watching them! They have a great sense of musicality which makes them easier to remember, in my opinion. I like that all the moves are right on beat! The USA gymnasts aren't particularly known for their artistry, so I think it's fantastic that we have a group of girls coming up that are great dancers and know the importance of putting on a show for the audience.


This routine won Laurie Hernandez the gold medal at Classics. In an interview with Gymcastic, Laurie's coach Maggie talked about Laurie's choreography, saying  "It's a little bit different, it's a little bit flashy, it's a little sharp and aggressive. I think her style is perfect for her." Dancing is something that obviously comes natural for Laurie, but I really enjoy how she takes her routine and the definition of artistry to the next level. Laurie's coach strives for perfection while working with her gymnasts and it really does show when she's out on the floor. "Every position that they are in, it should be on the cover of a magazine."




The daughter of 1988 Olympian Brandy Johnson, Sydney first caught everyone's attention at the 2013 Nastia Cup where her sassy and fun floor routine was broadcasted in front of a national TV audience. (This routine has almost 40,000 views on YouTube.) One thing I love about Sydney, is that when she's performing she uses facial expressions that make it impossible to take your eyes off her. In our interview with Sydney, she said "I've always loved to dance, even as a baby. My mom would put on all kinds of music and I would dance around the house!"



Emily Gaskins has a style and elegance to her that we usually don't see in USAG, which is refreshing. Emily is a very elegant gymnast and the confidence she performs with is incredible for a first year elite. Her routine resembles a ballet dance, which is something different than any of her other competitors.  I can't think of anything else to say other then this routine is stunning to watch.



Amelia is not one of those kids who is super flexible or graceful, but she is a great dancer for being a more powerful and tall gymnast! Amelia did competitive dance when she was younger and I think that shows when she is performing. Amelia told Gymnastike that "I love doing my new floor routine, I love performing it. Hopefully I'll feel more confident about it at Championships and I can perform more."



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