Choreography-Specific Cross-Training and Conditioning Programs

Anatomical zone where more injuries occur in four different dance styles: Hip-Hop, Classical Ballet, Contemporary dance and Irish dancing: a systematic review

“…The reviewed studies defined dance exposure as the time during which the individuals studied were at risk of injury, therefore the hours exposed to dance were taken into consideration in the different studies. 2,7,17 Injury definitions and registration methods are very important to the athletic community, the severity of injuries impacting elite, pre-professional and professional dancers can vary depending on the definition of injury. Recent studies involving pre-professional and professional dancers have reported that the injury prevalence can vary depending on the definition of injury used.…”

“…Across athletic populations there are different operational definitions of musculoskeletal injury, "dance injury" has been a topic of research, however there is a lack of information because researchers have not agreed on how to define the term injury in the dancing population. 2,4,17 Soft tissue pain and injury to muscle, ligament, and tendon, account for the mayor reported complaints with most pain and injury. 12 Past research has demonstrated that overuse and chronic injuries are the most common injuries in dancers since they develop progressively.…”

“…The definition of an overuse injury is based on the concept of an injury that occurs in the absence of a single, undefinable traumatic cause. 2,17 There are three different definitions that have been used in the epidemiological research of sports to categorize the different injuries that can occur in athletes.…”

“…There are different styles of dance around the world, with different techniques and each style with a different vocabulary of movements, emphasizing the biomechanics of the movements and the attributes that each dance style has. 2,3,4 Classical ballet is known for its rigorous technique, aesthetic, precise and fluid movements. Dancers who practice this discipline start from a young age and at approximately 15 years of age they can become a full-time dancer.…”

“…These are key movements for the execution of the ballet method; it requires muscular resistance, balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility. 1,2,4,6 Hip-Hop originated in the 70's in New York, United States, mainly practiced on the streets and nightclubs. Today it combines different techniques such as "breaking", "popping", "locking" and "freestyle".…”