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Amanda Dai is a high school sophomore who has competed in rhythmic gymnastics for nine years. She is currently a Level 9 Senior and has been the Massachusetts State Champion three times in her career. This year, she placed second at States.

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Competition

(0) Comments | Posted April 9, 2013 | 4:02 PM

Some people cringe at the word. Some have no interest. Others love it.

Perhaps people view it differently because of the activities they do or the influence from those around them. Perhaps it's such a convoluted idea that it is impossible to pinpoint a single cause. Whatever the factors...

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The Waiting Game

(0) Comments | Posted January 25, 2013 | 10:49 AM

Amanda and Elaine Dai are sisters and competitive rhythmic gymnasts who train at Rhythmic Dreams in Newton, Massachusetts. "Rhythmic Diaries" is their account of balancing the training for this rigorous sport with being normal high school students.

Friday, December 14th was the date I had looked forward to since the...

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Could I Quit Gymnastics?

(0) Comments | Posted November 8, 2012 | 7:16 AM

Amanda and Elaine Dai are sisters and competitive rhythmic gymnasts who train at Rhythmic Dreams in Newton, Massachusetts. "Rhythmic Diaries" is their account of balancing training and competing in this rigorous sport with being normal high school students.

I thought I would always love doing rhythmic. I thought...

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Rhythmic Diaries: The Road to Recovery

(0) Comments | Posted August 23, 2012 | 9:07 AM

Amanda and Elaine Dai are sisters and competitive rhythmic gymnasts who train at Rhythmic Dreams in Newton, Massachusetts. "Rhythmic Diaries" is their account of balancing training and competing in this rigorous sport with being normal high school students.

I tentatively hobble into the gym. Each squeak of rubber...

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Rhythmic Diaries: Finding my Focus

(4) Comments | Posted July 9, 2012 | 9:16 AM

Amanda and Elaine Dai are sisters and competitive rhythmic gymnasts who train at Rhythmic Dreams in Newton, Massachusetts. "Rhythmic Diaries" is their account of balancing training and competing in this rigorous sport with being normal high school students.

The weight of uncertainty sags heavily against my shoulders as I remove...

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Rhythmic Diaries: Learning to Just Have Fun

(1) Comments | Posted May 29, 2012 | 12:45 AM

Amanda and Elaine Dai are sisters and competitive rhythmic gymnasts who train at Rhythmic Dreams in Newton, Massachusetts. "Rhythmic Diaries" is their account of balancing training and competing in this rigorous sport with being normal high school students.

How can I compete today? I wonder pessimistically as my legs wobble...

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Rhythmic Diaries: 'I Can Do it if I Just Focus'

(0) Comments | Posted April 15, 2012 | 12:05 PM

Amanda and Elaine Dai are sisters and competitive rhythmic gymnasts who train at Rhythmic Dreams in Newton, Massachusetts. "Rhythmic Diaries" is their account of balancing training and competing in this rigorous sport with being normal high school students.

I barely avoid crashing into yet another girl as she obliviously leaps...

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Rhythmic Diaries: 'The Day I Met 2012 Olympic Gymnast Julie Zetlin'

(0) Comments | Posted March 16, 2012 | 9:19 AM

Amanda and Elaine Dai are sisters and competitive rhythmic gymnasts who train at Rhythmic Dreams in Newton, Massachusetts. "Rhythmic Diaries" is their account of balancing training and competing in this rigorous sport with being normal high school students.

ELAINE DAI

When I first beheld elite rhythmic gymnast...

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Rhythmic Diaries: 'Let The Competitions Begin'

(0) Comments | Posted February 22, 2012 | 9:41 PM

Amanda and Elaine Dai are sisters and competitive rhythmic gymnasts who train at Rhythmic Dreams in Newton, Massachusetts. "Rhythmic Diaries" is their account of balancing training and competing in this rigorous sport with being normal high school students.

Elaine Dai

I awake with difficulty, staring with a...

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The Secret Diaries of Rhythmic Gymnasts

(9) Comments | Posted February 1, 2012 | 9:21 AM

Amanda and Elaine Dai are sisters and competitive rhythmic gymnasts who train at Rhythmic Dreams in Newton, Massachusetts. "Rhythmic Diaries" is their account of balancing training and competing in this rigorous sport with being normal high school students.

Amanda Dai

Normally during school breaks, our training hours increase...

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