The master's thesis examines Dr. Viktor Murnik's gymnastic dances and their potential
application today. Its main goal was to create kinograms from older records of selected dances,
clarifying movement, body positions, directions, and performer arrangements. Murnik's outdated
terminology had to be explained within its historical context and linked to modern gymnastics.
The master's thesis is monographic in type. The thesis is a monograph, using a descriptive
method based on Slovenian literature, written sources, Murnik's records, and contemporary
gymnastics terminology. The theoretical section covers gymnastics history, the Sokol movement,
Slovenian gymnastics terminology, and Viktor Murnik's role in organizing Slovenian Sokol
gymnastics. Two gymnastic dances, Carmen and Turška koračnica (Turkish March), are
discussed in greater detail. Kinogram displays with movement descriptions were prepared for
both dances. In the case of Turkish March, an analysis of the movement content was also carried
out.
The findings show kinograms can present older movement records clearly and aid learning,
teaching, and re-performance of Murnik's dances. The thesis also suggests using kinograms in
physical education, gymnastics and dance societies, performances, events like Gymnaestrada
e.g.. By creating kinograms, the thesis preserves Slovenian gymnastics heritage and opens
possibilities for its use in contemporary movement practice.
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