A photograph of the gymnastics team at Springfield College performing the electricity tableaux. A gymnast stands at the top of the tableaux holding what appears to be electric currents. The other gymnasts are holding onto a wire. The Tableaux in Gymnastics was originated by Leslie J. Judd, graduate, Class of 1920, and famous gymnastics coach, 1921 to 1956, of Springfield College. Tableaux, essentially, means living picture. It is a scene performed by costumed actors who remain silent and motionless as if in a picture. The Tableaux have been used throughout theatrical history, but was transformed by Judd to use by gymnasts during performances. The Tableaux as performed by Gymnasts at Springfield College, cover their bodies in a silver formula make-up. Each Tableaux expresses an ideal or commemorates a moment. The tableaux is still performed by SC Gymnasts.
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