Introduction:

In rhythmic gymnastics, music, and movement are a single part; they are features and requirements of music for competitive exercise, the character of artistic performance, as aspects governed by the International Federation of Gymnastics.

Aim:

To design a methodology for improving dance steps in artistic education received by elementary school students of artistic gymnastics in Holguin province, for further implementation.

Materials and methods:

The methods used were empirical: interview, observation, measurement, document review, triangulation, expert opinions, pre-experiment, and theoretical and mathematical-statistical methods. The sample population consisted of three teachers and 24 gymnasts in the elementary school category attending the two sports complexes in the municipality of Holguin.

Results:

The measurements tackled the assessment of dance step learning combined with music, through rhythmic movement tests, spatial design, and improvisation, with assessment of basic elements of rhythm, hearing accuracy, movement execution, movements on the floor, and coordination, which are a major contribution to improving the Comprehensive Athlete Learning Program, with advances in the assessment of dance steps in the provincial competition.

Conclusions:

The methodology suggested for teaching dance steps proved that the female gymnasts raised their rhythm capacity, with impressive mastery of the dance steps.

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