Rhythmic gymnastics is a woman-only Olympic Sport that incorporates elements from ballet, gymnastics, dance and apparatus manipulation. Gymnasts perform on a 13 x 13 m floor with a rope, hoop, ball, clubs or ribbon accompanied by music, in individual or group events. A routine must consist of pirouettes, balances, leaps and dance steps. Gymnasts must be in constant movement for the entire routine (1.5 mins individual or 2.5 mins for groups). Each movement involves a high degree of athletic skill. Physical abilities needed by a rhythmic gymnast include strength, power, flexibility, agility, dexterity, endurance and hand-eye coordination. more... See more text