"It's a performance. [Gymnasts] can use their own personality out there to perform for the crowd, put their own stamp on it, so to speak, more so than other events."
"The team's been putting in a lot of work because we know that that can be a really strong event for us and so it was great to see it all come together last weekend,"
"I just think the energy that we all bring in our floor routines and how different they are really stands out for UCLA gymnastics. Yes, the best show in L.A., and I think we really bring that to the table."
"We're so good at captivating the audience in the sense that we bring our own style throughout our routines. I think every single one of our routines, BJ did an incredible and phenomenal job of individualizing them."
Home meet floor exercises generate intense crowd energy with arena announcements and teammates cheering and mimicking moves from the mat edge. Floors allow gymnasts to perform with individual personality, showcasing distinct identities through jumps and choreography. UCLA scored a season-high 49.700 on floor against Washington, with Tiana Sumanesekera earning a season-best 9.925. Assistant coach BJ Das' individualized choreography contributes to the team's ability to captivate audiences. The program emphasizes the floor as the show's finale, and the team will perform at a sold-out Minnesota arena. Performances are crafted to look effortless so the crowd can focus on the entertainment value.
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