Out and about
Once you’ve mastered the basic House Gym moves, start collaborating and inventing your own.
Site specific moves
The aim of Site Specific House Gymnastics is to create moves that are exclusive to a place. Existing classic moves can be performed site-specifically, or completely new and original moves can be invented which are absolutely site-specific and could not be re-created in the house. Site specific moves can be busted anywhere from an art gallery to a shopping centre, inside or outside. Remember the more difficult/high risk the better.
Pictured: Sky Mirror Splits Stand
Office moves
The office is a very popular location for many House Gymnasts to bust some moves. The office space affords the House Gymnast a new wide range of possibilities when busting moves. Large desks, computer equipment, photocopiers and coffee machines all encourage creative manoeuvres. In the bland working environment of the office, House Gymnastics can be used as an icebreaker for new employees, or bonding sessions for existing workers.
Pictured: Server Room Brace
Synchronised moves
In House Gymnastics terms, a synchronized move involves two or more House Gymnasts performing exactly the same move in the same architectural area. The moves do not have to be exactly symmetrical, but this does make the synchronisation more aesthetically pleasing.
Pictured: Synchronised Triple X
Combination moves
Combination moves are different from synchronised ones in that they combine different House Gymnastics positions, by multiple participants, in the same architectural area. Combination moves are great to perform amongst a large group of friends as you can inspire each other and create large, innovative accumulations of House Gymnastics shapes.
Pictured: Double Storey Bridge
Exchange visits
Exchanges involve a visit to the domestic space of another House Gymnast. The idea of exchange visits is to increase communication and provide a social aspect to the sport. These can be informal or formal visits, where new moves and tips can be exchanged between the participants. It gives each House Gymnast a chance to test their agility and skills in a new arena. The goal is to build up a network of exchange arenas so that participants can get to know fellow members from around the globe. Exchange visits can be between individuals or groups and, because House Gymnastics has members all over the world, exchanges can involve travel to foreign countries.
A House Gymnast would usually look for other members in his or her area first and arrange an exchange via e-mail, before attempting international travel. Remember to bring lots of film and, if you are using a digital camera, batteries for documenting moves during the exchange visit. There’s nothing worse than your camera dying just as you bust that contender for Move of the Month! When taking part in an exchange visit, it is important to observe the same House Gymnastics safety rules as you would in your own home, so check things like banisters for sturdiness and be aware of spatial differences.