Supplementary Low-Intensity Aerobic Training Improves Aerobic Capacity and Does Not Affect Psychomotor Performance in Professional Female Ballet Dancers

Smol, Ewelina; Fredyk, Artur

doi:10.2478/v10078-012-0008-6

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“…Therefore, it is likely that the mandatory wellness classes were responsible for this difference. Researchers have demonstrated improvement in aerobic fitness with supplemental training of varying lengths from 6 weeks to 1 year in preprofessional and professional modern and contemporary dancers 17,50,57 as well as professional ballet dancers, 58,59 thus supporting our findings. In contrast, other researchers have reported no change in aerobic fitness in preprofessional dancers with a 4-month conditioning program.…”

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Differences in Preseason Aerobic Fitness Screening in Professional and Pre-professional Modern Dancers

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The aerobic demands of today's dance repertoire warrant understanding of the current cardiorespiratory fitness of dancers. The purpose of this study was to compare aerobic fitness levels of professional and pre-professional modern dancers and determine change over time. A retrospective analysis of four groups, two professional, and two pre-professional, was conducted in preseason annual screens, occurring before the professional dancers' rehearsal period and the students' academic training. Resting (HRrest), peak (HRpeak), and recovery (HRrecov) heart rate, and blood pressure (BP) were compared in 577 dancers, using an accelerated 3-minute step test. Smoking, asthma, and aerobic and cross training rates between groups were also compared. A 4 (group) X 2 (gender) MANOVA design determined differences between groups and genders in all dependent variables (p < 0.05). Using a repeated measures ANOVA design, we compared a subgroup over 3 years and one pre-professional group over 4 years. There were differences between groups in systolic BP and all HR variables (p < 0.001). Professional dancers reflected better cardiorespiratory fitness than pre-professional dancers. There were differences between groups in aerobic and cross training activities but no differences in smoking incidence or asthma rates. Pre-professional dancers demonstrated improvement in aerobic fitness over time (p = 0.006) while professionals did not change. Professional dancers display better aerobic fitness, which may reflect their performance demands. Wellness programs appear to enhance fitness in pre-professional dance students over time. Additional aerobic training is recommended for pre-professional modern dance students to prepare them for the performance demands of a professional career.

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Differences in Preseason Aerobic Fitness Screening in Professional and Pre-professional Modern Dancers

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“…12 However, several studies have demonstrated that this is not the case. 10,13,15,21,25,38,53,57 For example, 12 weeks of non-specific supplementary aerobic (running, cycling, swimming) and strength training increased dancers' VO 2 max, strength, and flexibility with positive changes in dancers' body composition. 15 Angioi and coworkers 13 showed that 1 h circuit training plus vibratory training twice a week was more efficient than daily 1 h extra dance classes as supplementary training for contemporary dancers, increasing muscle power and resistance, aerobic capacity, and dance aesthetic competence.…”

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“…Several other studies have used standard protocols for measuring dancers' VO 2 max and anaerobic threshold. 14,15,17,19,57,68,69 Even though there are nascent efforts in developing dance-specific testing protocols, 16,62,66 the lack of standardized methods for testing dancers of different styles in their familiar environment and pattern of movement may under-estimate dancers' fitness responses. It is widely acknowledged that testing anyone's cardiorespiratory fitness on a modality with which they are unfamiliar will always produce lower VO 2 peak/VO 2 max values, for example.…”

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Cardiorespiratory Considerations in Dance: From Classes to Performances

Rodrigues-Krause¹,

Krause²,

Oliveira³

2015

J Dance Med Sci

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When attempting to ascertain dancers' fitness levels, essential parameters, such as aerobic and anaerobic capacity, muscular power and strength, flexibility, and body composition, must be considered. Dance is characterized as an intermittent type of exercise, demanding energy from different metabolic pathways (aerobic and anaerobic, lactic or alactic). A dancer's maximum aerobic capacity (ranging from 37 to 57 ml·kg(-1)·min(-1)) is related to his or her dance style, gender, level of technical ability, and status in a dance company. However, dancers' cardiorespiratory requirements during dance classes (essentially designed for the development of technical skills) are significantly lower than during dance performances, indicating that there is a divergence between dance training and performance with regard to demands on dancers' physical fitness. It follows that supplementary fitness training is needed in order to optimize dancers' technical and artistic performance and to reduce the incidence of injury. Traditional aerobic and strength training have been proposed to cover dancers' lack of conditioning; however, it seems likely that high-intensity interval training would more properly meet the requirements of today's choreography. Therefore, with an approach that applies basic exercise physiology to dance characteristics, this review covers the following topics: 1. dance as physical exercise; 2. dancers' aerobic capacity; 3. cardiorespiratory demands of dance classes and performances; 4. supplementary fitness training for dancers; and 5. fitness testing and assessment for dancers.

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“…The 48 selected studies included a total of 2,503 participants. Of these studies, 16 explored CRF in ballet dancers, 33-48 13 in contemporary or modern dancers, 49-61 and one in jazz dancers. 62 Nine studies included participants from two or more of these genres 63-71 and nine studies did not report the participants’ main genre.…”

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A Systematic Review of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tests Used in Dance

Tiemens

Rijn

Koes

et al. 2023

Journal of Dance Medicine & Science

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Dancers need adequate cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels in order to cope with the demands of dance classes and choreographies. Screening and monitoring of CRF is advised. The aim of this systematic review was to provide an overview of tests used to assess CRF in dancers and to examine the measurement properties of these tests. A literature search was performed in three online databases (PubMed, EMBASE, and SPORTDiscus) up until August 16, 2021. Study inclusion criteria were: 1. a CRF test was used; 2. participants were ballet, contemporary or modern, or jazz dancers; and 3. English full-text peer-reviewed article. General study information, participant information, CRF test used, and study outcome were extracted. If available, measurement property data were extracted (i.e., test reliability, validity, responsiveness, and interpretability). Of the 48 articles included in the review, most used a maximal treadmill test (n = 22) or the multistage Dance Specific Aerobic Fitness test (DAFT; n = 11). Out of the 48 included studies, only six examined the measurement properties of CRF tests: Aerobic Power Index (API), Ballet-specific Aerobic Fitness Test (B-DAFT), DAFT, High-Intensity Dance Performance Fitness Test (HIDT), Seifert Assessment of Functional Capactiy for Dancers (SAFD), and the 3-minute step test. Good test-retest reliability was found for the B-DAFT, DAFT, HIDT, and SAFD. Criterion validity was determined for the VO2peak of the API, the 3-MST, HIDT, and SAFD. For HRpeak, criterion validity was studied for the 3-MST, HIDT, and SAFD. While different CRF tests are being used in descriptive and experimental research within dance populations, the body of research supporting the measurement properties of such tests is very small. As many studies have methodological flaws (e.g., small participant numbers or no statistical analysis for validity or reliability), additional good quality research is required to re-examine and complement current measurement property results of the API, B-DAFT, DAFT, HIDT, SAFD, and 3-MST.

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Supplementary Low-Intensity Aerobic Training Improves Aerobic Capacity and Does Not Affect Psychomotor Performance in Professional Female Ballet Dancers

Cited by 9 publications

References 30 publications

Differences in Preseason Aerobic Fitness Screening in Professional and Pre-professional Modern Dancers

Differences in Preseason Aerobic Fitness Screening in Professional and Pre-professional Modern Dancers

Cardiorespiratory Considerations in Dance: From Classes to Performances

A Systematic Review of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tests Used in Dance

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