One of the most exciting parts of the college gymnastics season is seeing all of the new floor routines! It’s especially exciting when gymnasts and coaches get creative and come up with a themed routine. We’re talking about some of our favorite themed routines from previous seasons and what we’d love to see in the future.
What’s your all-time favorite theme that’s been used for a college gymnastics routine in the past?
Emma: I adore Shannon Evans’ Super Mario Bros. routine from 2019. It has the same chokehold on me now as it did then! It’s just so catchy, and she performs the heck out of it.
Katherine: This might be recency bias talking, but I was really captivated by Brooklyn Moors’ “Euphoria” routine this year. It was a different take on the theme routine: Instead of being over the top and cheesy (which is still fun), it was really intense and dramatic, more so than the usual “creepy” routine, which is true to the show’s premise and vibe. Her amazing dance matched the show’s epic soundtrack perfectly.
Peri: Am I allowed to pick two if they’re from the same gymnast? I have a hard time picking between Claire Gagliardi’s “Pac-Man” routine from 2021, and soundtrack theme from 2022. She put on a masterclass in maintaining character…
