The role of choregraphic training in the development of artistic skills in 7–8-year-old female gymnasts

Abstract

Within rhythmic gymnastics, the choreographic training of 7–8-year-old children is a current issue, but not valued in the theory and practice of sport. Since the choreographic training represents one of the basic links that conditions the aesthetic training of the movement, it offers the maximum possibilities of knowing the school of movements, which positively reflects on the level of technical training of the gymnasts. Choreographic training must be based on elementary technique, a correct outfit, stable motor skills, musical training and a series of requirements of this activity. Well-systematized choreographic training develops muscle elasticity, agility and coordination capabilities of movements, contributes to achieving harmonious and expressive movements. In the choreographic training, exercises from various dance styles are used to develop the qualities that dance execution requires: support force, joint mobility, the formation of body aesthetics and the improvement of artistic execution and rhythmicity. Choreographic training is more easily formed in childhood, when we have to act correctly by applying a scientifically based system, but this is achieved in performance. We propose to form a qualified choreographic training of gymnasts to be able to face the needs imposed by the Scoring Code of the International Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics.