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PubMed1995

Readability analysis of health, physical education, recreation and dance journal articles.

The readability levels of 10 articles each from the Journal of Health Education, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, and Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators were estimated. On average, the 40 articles were written at the college junior level (M = 14.9, SD = 1.6); however, significant between-journal differences were found, with between-journal effect sizes ranging from 0.36 to 3.64.

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PubMed2003

Expression of emotions in dance: relation between arm movement characteristics and emotion.

This study was designed to investigate the relations between emotional expression and the movement characteristics. For this purpose, we used kinematic data related to three factors of the movement characteristics: Speed, Force, and Directness. In Exp. 1, we examined how the dancers expressed emotions when they used a certain body action and body part, and how they altered the movement characteristics. In Exp. 1, 10 female dancers were instructed to express three emotions, joy, sadness, and anger, by altering arm-movement characteristics. Analysis of variance indicated that the three exhibited emotional expressions had different movement characteristics. Discriminant analysis indicated that kinematic data for evaluation of movement characteristics are useful for discrimination of the three emotional expressions in dance. In Exp. 2, we investigated how naive observers perceived the type of emotion from the arm-movement characteristics. Analysis of variance showed that 22 observers accurately perceived each emotion distinguished from other emotions. Multiple regression analysis showed that specific movement characteristics influenced the perception of particular emotion.

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PubMed2003

Effect of teaching with mirrors on ballet dance performance.

This study assessed the effect of mirrors on the dance performance of beginning college ballet students in the classroom setting, using an evaluation methodology developed for this study. 13 women enrolled in one ballet class were taught using mirrors, 14 women in a second beginning ballet class were taught without mirrors. Both classes were taught by the same instructor. All students were videotaped performing the same adagio and grand allegro phrase during Weeks 5 and 14 of the 14-wk. term. At the end of the semester two ballet teachers viewed the videotapes for both classes. One evaluator was the instructor, and the other was a blind reviewer who had no knowledge of which was the mirror and nonmirror class during the evaluation process. They were instructed to choose a score for each dancer with anchors of 1: low skill and 5: high skill for both the adagio and allegro phrases. High interrater reliability was noted for both the adagio and allegro phrase data. In the nonmirror class, there was a significant increase in adagio scores, but no significant increases in adagio and allegro scores for the mirror class. These results suggest that the use of the mirror in a ballet classroom may negatively affect skill acquisition of the dancer.

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PubMed2004

[Effects of dance exercise on exercise intention and exercise-related affect of postmenopausal women].

PURPOSE: A dance exercise program was performed to investigate the effects of exercise on exercise intention and exercise-related affect as these are important determinants of exercise behavior. METHOD: The subjects were overweight (23< or =BMI< or =25) or obese (BMI> or =25) postmenopausal women (n=14), who participated in an exercise program from May, 2003 through November, 2003 at one public health center located in Kyong-gi Province. Data was analyzed with an SAS PC program. RESULT: Exercise intention was significantly increased after the exercise program (t=-2.24, P=0.04). Exercise-related affect was also increased, but there was no statistically significant change (t=1.81, P=0.09). CONCLUSION: This study suggests that exercise participation can increase the level of future exercise behavior by increasing exercise intention and exercise-related affect.

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PubMed1990

Aerobic dance survey. A study of high-impact versus low-impact injuries.

A survey of 275 aerobic dance instructors and participants was performed to determine the overall injury rate for each group, as well as the rate of injury in high-impact versus low-impact aerobics. Injuries occurred in 35% of the combined group. Instructors reported a 53% injury rate. Those who took high-impact classes had a 35% injury rate versus 24% in low-impact classes. The rate of injury was analyzed in terms of age, number of workouts, shoe type, and floor type.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2002

Metabolic cost of aerobic dance bench stepping at varying cadences and bench heights.

To determine the metabolic and cardiovascular responses of aerobic dance bench stepping (ADBS) at commonly used cadences and bench heights, 30 women (19-47 years of age) performed a graded maximal treadmill test and four 8-minute submaximal ADBS routines. Subjects followed identical videotape sequences of basic ADBS movements at cadences of 125 and 130 beats.min(-1) at bench heights of 6 and 8 in. Physiological measurements were taken during each minute of each test. Mean values calculated from the last 3 minutes were used for data analysis. Although there were no physiological differences between ADBS at the 2 cadences, there were significant physiological differences between ADBS at the 2 bench heights. On average, a 2-in. increase in bench height, increased heart rate, VO2, and rating of perceived exertion by 10 beats.min(-1), 3.09 ml.kg(-1) min(-1), and 1.53, respectively. In conclusion, it appears that bench height is more of a factor than cadence in increasing metabolic cost of ADBS. Results from this study provide information about the energy cost of ADBS at the common bench heights and cadences used in this study and, therefore, may be used to help aerobic participants select the proper bench height and cadence combination to control body weight and develop cardiorespiratory fitness safely and effectively.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2005

Ground reaction forces and heart rate profile of aerobic dance instructors during a low and high impact exercise programme.

AIM: The magnitude of ground reaction forces (GRF) has been associated, although never verified, with the high incidence of lower extremities injuries in aerobic dance (AD) instructors. Moreover, during their working activities AD instructors have demonstrated HR levels, such as 70% HRmax, values, more in training rather in working status. This study was designed to investigate GRF and heart rate (HR) exhibited by AD instructors of both genders, during a simulated AD instruction, from the perspective of accepted occupational workloads. METHODS: Fourteen females and 14 males instructors performed a 35 min AD exercise programme (warm up--low impact (LI) interval--in high impact (HI) interval--cool down). Four GRF measurements were taken during LI and HI time intervals, respectively. HR was recorded throughout the whole experimental procedure and was synchronised to GRF measurements. RESULTS: All GRF and HR values were significantly increased in HI exercise (p<0.05) with a non significant (p>0.05) time effect for GRF. In both LI and HI exercises, females demonstrated significantly higher vertical but lower lateral GRF (p<0.05) and significantly shorter cycles of movement (p<0.05) while in HI exercise they had significant longer flight times (p<0.05). For both genders, HR was kept at 70% and 80% of HR(max-calc) and RHR was 60% and 70%, during LI and HI intervals respectively, with females showing a trend, though non-significant, for higher HR values. CONCLUSIONS: The gender specificity of the significant vertical and lateral GRF pattern differences, may possibly be associated with the significant anthropometric differences of male and female AD instructors. HR(max-calc) and RHR exceeded the accepted occupational levels rising to training status levels. We suggest that AD instructors take up such instructing methods which allow them to minimize the magnitude or the rate of GRF, as well as HR levels, developed in the course of their working hour.

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PubMed1990

Injuries associated with aerobic dance.

Overuse injuries, often related to training errors, inappropriate footgear, poor floor surface and biomechanical factors, are by far the most common injuries in aerobic dance enthusiasts. Rest, ice applications and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs provide pain relief. Combined with attention to precipitating factors, prompt treatment gives good results and allows a return to participation. Traumatic injuries are much less common than overuse syndromes and are seldom severe. They are treated in a standard fashion.

Athletic Injuries↗
PubMed1989

Functional assessment of high level ice-dancing.

In these studies the anthropometric characteristics and some functional characteristics of ice-dancers are analysed. It has been shown that the maximum oxygen uptake is similar to that of classical ballet dancers. Tests effected on the ice revealed a high production of lactate, the involvement of the anaerobic metabolism, and high heart rates. It is concluded that the high production of lactate during the free dance on ice is due to the isometric muscular contraction, necessary to maintain certain positions.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1988

Team physician #3. The relationship of low back/pelvic somatic dysfunctions to dance injuries.

Most dance injuries are the result of faulty technique caused by maladaptive movement patterns. This paper examines the biomechanical relationship of these cumulative microtraumatic injuries (eg, stress fractures, ankle impingement syndromes, Achilles and flexor hallucis longus tendinitis, anterior knee pain syndromes, and some medial collateral ligament and meniscal disease) to lumbopelvic dysfunction and psoas insufficiency.

Adaptation, Physiological↗
PubMed1984

Common adolescent dance injuries.

Dancers are an interesting and exciting group of patients. An understanding of the pathomechanics of their injuries coupled with their genuine interest in a prompt recovery teaches much about the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of similar lower extremity disorders occurring in the population at large. The majority of dance injuries occur in the lower extremity, commonly in the foot and ankle. Conservative therapy is usually successful; surgical intervention is only rarely indicated. Rehabilitation following all injuries is important as well as attention to proper alignment and technique.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1983

Physiological aspects of dance.

Improvement in cardiovascular fitness is related to the mode, frequency, duration, intensity, and rate of progression of exercise. These data suggest that dance as an activity for promoting fitness will improve aerobic and physical working capacity. The commercial classes studied were of short duration and relied on elevated intensity for improvement, whereas the classes for professional dancers were low in intensity and relied on frequency and duration for improvements. Other area studied were body composition and strength.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1983

A study of dance surfaces.

The two important properties of dance surfaces are resiliency and surface friction. These characteristics should not be compromised for other, less significant considerations.

Dancing↗
PubMed1982

[Psychosocial aspects of dance and music of the Brazilian carnival].

In this paper the author analyses the rites of Carnival, a sociocultural phenomenon that has aroused the interest of sociologists and anthropologists through out the world. He emphasizes the importance of Carnival as a psychic stabilizing mechanism, responsible for the reduction of psychiatric cases observed during this period. He studies the origins of Brazilian culture, the peculiarities the meeting of the African folklore and mysticism with the European folklore has created, and also the results of such interaction. In tracing the origins of Carnival rites, the author points out the significant role played by the dynamic and contagious rhythm of the music, that generates an unrestrained atmosphere in which enthusiastic singing and dancing act as elements of catharsis, liberation, compensation and social integration.

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PubMed1994

[Dance training and eating disorders].

Medical history, eating habits, weight, current symptomatology and EDI (Eating Disorders Inventory)-scores of 41 bulimic female patients with and without past training in dancing, who came for treatment to an outpatient clinic, were compared. It was found that both groups of patients were not different for age, age at beginning of bulimia, actual as well as minimal and maximal BMI (Body mass index), length and severity of symptomatology, frequency of bulimic behaviors, and scores on the subscales of the EDI, but it should be noted that these similarities might be in relationship with some methodological shortcomings. Considering the prevalence of bulimia nervosa in women and the high frequency of ballet and sports training in teenagers, some hypotheses about the possible influence of strenuous physical exercise in childhood on the symptomatology and some psychological traits in adults with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder are presented. Further studies, including standardized scales and larger samples, are necessary.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1994

The improvement effect of Modern Balinese Baris Dancing Exercise on body composition, blood pressure and heart rate.

Sixty healthy males, adult Balinese, aged from 18 to 22 years old, were studied to estimate the effect of Modern Balinese Baris Dancing Exercise (MBBDE) on body composition, heart rate, and blood pressure at rest. Based on their physical fitness level, the subjects were divided into an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG). The EG had 8 weeks of practicing the MBBDE which consisted of 73-87% of estimated maximum heart rate level, 3 x 50 min per week. Significant reductions in fat tissue weight (-0.25 +/- 0.22 kg in EG and -0.02 +/- 0.51 kg in CG; p < 0.05), and percent body fat (-0.53 +/- 0.37% in EG and -0.20 +/- 2.05% in CG; p < 0.05) were found after 8 weeks of exercise. This exercise also significantly reduced systolic blood pressure (-7.1 +/- 6.78 mmHg in EG and -1.8 +/- 4.63 mmHg in CG; p < 0.001), diastolic blood pressure (-4.5 +/- 5.14 mmHg in EG and -0.5 +/- 3.03 mmHg in CG; p < 0.001), and mean blood pressure (-5.3 +/- 5.96 mmHg in EG and -0.9 +/- 3.83 in CG; p < 0.001) at rest. There was also a significant reduction in resting heart rate (-8.8 +/- 6.42 bpm in EG and -2.2 +/- 4.82 bpm in CG; p < 0.001). It is concluded that 8 weeks of practicing the MBBDE improved body composition and cardiovascular function as well.

Adipose Tissue↗