Ballroom Dancing Research Articles

The Evolution and Continuation of Powwows in Native American Communities

The Powwow is generally associated with the indigenous peoples of North America. The Powwow is a cultural tradition of Native American communities that has been celebrated for centuries. Native Americans have reappropriated the word, limiting the meaning to a primarily secular event involving group singing and ballroom dancing. Although there are various types of Powwows, today, the focus is always on a dance competition organized by class, gender, and age that attracts hundreds to tens of thousands of people. This paper focuses on the significant annual Powwows held on Native American reservations that bring together people from diverse Native American groups and geographic regions, the significance of Powwows, and the future of Powwows.

Ressignificando a Ação de Conduzir na Dança de Salão: uma revisão bibliográfica de produções acadêmicas

ABSTRACT Resignifying the Action of Conducting in Ballroom Dance: a bibliographical review of academic productions – The article presents reflections arising from a study within the field of Dance Education based on the perspective of resignifying the traditional Ballroom Dance models that are practiced in our culture. A literature review of contemporary Brazilian scientific research on the subject was conducted to understand the possibilities and intersections between different studies on communication between the duos in Ballroom Dance. The results show the quantitative and qualitative progress of research on Ballroom Dance related to the actions of conducting and being conducted. However, they also point to the lack of studies related to dance education in this genre, which is considered to be an obstacle to reflecting on and updating the forms expressed in spaces where Ballroom Dance is taught and practiced.

EFEITO DO TREINO DE GINÁSTICA SOBRE O DESEMPENHO FÍSICO EM DANÇARINOS DE MEIA IDADE E IDOSOS

ABSTRACT Introduction: Ballroom dancing has become popular as an exercise method that encompasses many benefits in the social aspect. However, some middle-aged and elderly dancers have suffered from injuries and other problems from dancing. The comprehensive understanding of gymnastic training to solve this problem has not yet been raised, without which no adequate means of prevention can be outlined. Objective: Study the effect of balanced aerobic training on the physical fitness of middle-aged and elderly ballroom dance practitioners. Methods: A study was conducted with 50 volunteers practicing ballroom dancing, middle-aged and elderly, divided into experimental and control groups. According to the community square dance protocol, the control group performed the dance for one hour daily. The experimental group also used the same period and technique, introducing balanced aerobic exercises. Fitness and performance data were collected before and after the intervention, analyzed, and presented statistically. Results: In the experimental group, the growth rate of the grip strength index was 28.70%, the lumbar strength index was 32.27%, the time rate in the orthostatic position was 6.28%, and the sitting forward flexion index was 6.69%. Conclusion: Compared to traditional community sports, balanced aerobics inserted into ballroom dance training showed an improvement effect on the physical and sports fitness of middle-aged and elderly women, and may also prevent the adverse effects of aging on activities of daily living, and its implementation is valid. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

PRESCRIÇÃO DE EXERCÍCIOS PARA REDUÇÃO DE LESÕES NA DANÇA DE SALÃO

ABSTRACT Introduction: Ballroom dancing is a high-intensity sport. Exaggerated training plans and an overtraining range can easily cause sports injuries. Athletes should take the necessary protective measures when training or competing, including exercises with preventative intent. Objective: This research paper thoroughly investigates the current status of ballroom dance injuries in colleges and universities. Methods: This research selects 28 students who majored in ballroom dancing as experimental subjects. The volunteers were divided into a control group and an experimental group. The experimental group received an exercise prescription for 12 weeks of exercise. The control group did not do any exercise for 12 weeks. Injury statistics were performed after a 12-week comparative trial. The effect of exercise prescription on injury reduction in ballroom dancing was discussed. Results: The incidence of sports injuries in the experimental group decreased significantly after 12 weeks (P<0.01). Compared to the control group, the incidence of muscle, ligament and joint injuries in the experimental group was significantly lower (P<0.01). The waist and ankle injuries incidence in the experimental group was lower than in the control group, and the data had significant differences (P<0.01). Conclusion: Dance athletes who choose the appropriate exercise prescription can effectively reduce the likelihood of injuries during training. Training can effectively improve performance in athletic competitions. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

EFEITOS DO TREINAMENTO DE FORÇA SOBRE A ESTABILIDADE FÍSICA DOS DANÇARINOS

ABSTRACT Introduction: Ballroom dance has evolved from a simple self-taught part of folklore to a technical, performative, and artistic competitive dance called the International Standard Dance. Objective: Study the effects of special lower limb strength training on the physical stability of dancers. Methods: 20 volunteers, students of a university specialized in dance, were divided into experimental and control groups, undergoing training of 30 minutes daily, 3 times a week, for 3 months. The control group followed the daily training, while the experimental group received special lower limb strength training. The relevant physical data measured before and after the intervention were statistically analyzed. Results: Compared to the control group, there was a significant difference in the athletes of the experimental group (P<0.05). The experimental group's lower limb strength and special skills were significantly improved. Conclusion: The lower extremity strength training protocol significantly improved the dancers’ muscle strength, proportionally increasing the stability of the sports skills. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Basic Mechanical Model of Lead and Follow in Ballroom Dancing

Basic Mechanical Model of Lead and Follow in Ballroom Dancing

Kinematic analysis of sway motions of elite dance sport competitors

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the potential relationship between scores given by judges and kinematic variables used to characterise the sway movement in the Viennese waltz as performed by dance sport athletes. Methods: The study involved six world-class and six intermediate dance couples. The pairs were asked to perform three identical series of three natural spins of the figure in a Viennese waltz and were all recorded by camera as they danced to music. Six international adjudicators evaluated all trials of each couple from the viewpoint of the technical quality component based on the Absolute Judging System. A triaxial rotational angular velocity measurement device (gyroscope) was placed on the dorsal part of the pelvic girdle and on the posterior part of the thorax of every athlete. Results: The analysis of covariance showed that maximum angular rotation velocities of the thoracic spine in forward sway movements (in the transverse plane) in male dancers were strongly associated with the judging score obtained (F1,9 = 11.5; P < .05; ηp 2 = .05) regardless of the assignment to the given group. Conclusion: According to the study conducted and a comparison of elite and intermediate level athletes, the proposed method of assessing, presenting and reviewing the movement profile of the pelvic girdle and thoracic movement is likely to become useful for the overall assessment of movement technique, and also for carrying out quick and effective qualitative and quantitative biomechanical assessment of selected components of movement technique in dance sport. Keywords: Standard style, technique, ballroom dancing, Viennese waltz, absolute judging system.

Resignifying the Action of Conducting in Ballroom Dance: a bibliographical review of academic productions

RESUMO Ressignificando a Ação de Conduzir na Dança de Salão: uma revisão bibliográfica de produções acadêmicas – O artigo apresenta reflexões decorrentes de uma investigação situada no campo da Pedagogia da Dança, desenvolvida na perspectiva de ressignificação dos modelos de Dança de Salão tradicionalmente praticados na nossa cultura. Na busca pela compreensão das possibilidades e interseções entre diferentes pesquisas sobre a comunicação da dupla na Dança de Salão, realiza-se uma revisão bibliográfica da produção científica brasileira contemporânea sobre o tema. Os resultados evidenciam o avanço quantitativo e qualitativo das pesquisas sobre Dança de Salão relacionadas às ações de conduzir e deixar-se conduzir, mas apontam a carência de trabalhos relacionados às pedagogias desse gênero de dança, o que se considera um entrave à reflexão e atualização das formas difundidas nos ambientes de ensino e prática da Dança de Salão.

ПЕДАГОГІЧНИЙ КОНТРОЛЬ ФІЗИЧНОЇ ПІДГОТОВЛЕНОСТІ ЮНИХ ТАНЦЮРИСТІВ 7- 8 РОКІВ, ЯКІ ЗАЙМАЮТЬСЯ СПОРТИВНИМИ ТАНЦЯМИ

Relevance of the research topic. One of the ways to improve and improve the methodology of training athletes is the implementation of a scientifically based system of fitness control, as it is the basis of effective management of the educational and training process at all stages of multi-year sports improvement. Therefore, the issue of monitoring the sports training of young dancers at the stage of preliminary basic training is an urgent scientific and practical task. The purpose of the research is to study the dynamics of indicators of general and special physical fitness of young dancers at the stage of initial training. Research methods: theoretical analysis and generalization of special scientific and methodical literature; pedagogical observation; pedagogical testing, methods of mathematical statistics. The research was organized and conducted on the basis of the Vinnytsia club "Academy of Ballroom Dance". 37 boys and girls of 7-8 years of age from the group of initial training of the second year year of school took part in the research.Work results. A feature of our experimental methodology is the use of means with methodical approaches implemented in choreographic training, rhythmic exercises, music and dance games and exercises for the development of physical qualities. The analysis of the results shows that there were statistically significant changes in general and special qualities in boys and girls aged 7-8. Conclusions. Therefore, the program developed by us had a positive effect on the improvement of general and special physical fitness according to the tests: "tilting the torso forward from a sitting position", "lifting the torso in 30 seconds", "6-minute run", long jump from a standing position", "shuttle running 4x10m", "bridge", "splits - right, left, lumbar" (p<0.05).

The Development of the Artistic Potential of Pupils of Primary Classes by means of Slavic Choreography

The Slavic choreography plays a significant role in developing the essential directions of children’s choreography under the conditions of school and leisure activity. The examples of Slavic choreography happen to be an eff ective measure for developing the artistic potential of younger pupils by receiving the basics of folklore –scenes and ballroom dancing. The dances of Slavic choreography that are considered typical for a variety of countries which are being taught at a school age, facilitate the development of a choreographic culture, technical skills and the imagery of a dance, they create opportunities for the children to get acquainted with the traditions, the character and the national peculiarities of the dancing culture of a certain nature. The Slavic danceseducate the child in terms of intranational tolerance and intracultural mentality, develop a high culture of international relations.

Pilot Randomized‐Controlled Trial of Social Ballroom Dancing in Dementia‐At‐Risk Older Adults

AbstractBackgroundExecutive functions (EF) such as planning, problem‐solving, and organization are often impaired in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This pilot trial examined the safety and efficacy of social ballroom dancing for improving EF in older adults at increased risk for AD and related dementias. We hypothesized that the added social and cognitive demands of ballroom dancing would lead to greater intervention‐related changes in EF than a traditional aerobic activity (treadmill‐walking) – because it furthers neuroplasticity.MethodA single‐blind pilot randomized controlled trial (clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03475316) contrasted 6‐months (90 minutes twice a week) of social ballroom dancing with 6 months (90 minutes twice a week) of treadmill walking in dementia‐at‐risk older adults. Dementia‐at‐risk was defined as a memory impairment screen score of ≥3 and ≤6, and/or an AD‐8 dementia screening interview score of ≥1. A composite EF score generated from digit‐symbol substitution (DSST), flanker interference, and walking‐while‐talking tasks was the primary outcome. Functional neuroplasticity during fMRI‐adapted versions of these EF tests were secondary outcomes. The intention‐to‐treat principle was applied to all linear‐mixed effects analyses.ResultTwenty‐five participants were randomized between June 2019 and March 2020. The mean age was 76.45 years. 66% were women, 48% White/Caucasian, 24% Black/African‐American and 20% Hispanic/Latino. Sixteen participants (8 in each study arm) completed the intervention prior to study termination due to COVID‐19. The most common (mild) adverse event was falls (social dancing = 4; treadmill walking = 1), but no falls occurred during intervention sessions. No serious study‐related adverse events were reported. No between‐group differences were observed on the composite EF measure – although social dancing generated greater improvements on DSST than treadmill walking (6.57 correct items more; SE = 2.77, 95% CI = .46; 12.67, p = .02. No between‐group differences were observed in functional activation/deactivation patterns during EF tasks. Hippocampal volume, however, showed less atrophy following social dancing arm than treadmill walking (SE = 109.42; 95% CI = 58.29; 487.22, p = .01).ConclusionSocial ballroom dancing is a safe intervention for dementia‐at‐risk older adults. This clinical trial provides preliminary evidence that social dancing improves performance on one test of EF (DSST), and promotes hippocampal neuroplasticity – but these findings need to be confirmed in larger clinical trials.

Ship of Darkness: Jazz and/as Affect in the Global Cruise Industry

Ship of Darkness: Jazz and/as Affect in the Global Cruise Industry

ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКОЕ ВОСПИТАНИЕ ПСИХОФИЗИЧЕСКОГО СОСТОЯНИЯ ИСПОЛНИТЕЛЯ СПОРТИВНОГО БАЛЬНОГО ТАНЦА

The article raises the problem of training performers of sports ballroom dance in the context of competitions. By introducing autogenic training into the training process, in addition to physical training, a separate segment of the preparatory process is determined. Various levers are considered, in which conditions, each teacher or performer (if we are talking about a more adult athlete) a sports ballroom dance will thoroughly understand the constituent elements (physical and mental) that create the best psychophysical competitive state. The skill of mastering mental selfregulation will lead to a successful, victorious implementation of existing practical experience.

Promotion of healthy lifestyle on the example of the problem of patella dislocation in athletes

Introduction: Both in Poland and around the world, many people, especially those who regularly engage in sports, struggle with a wide variety of musculoskeletal ailments. One of them, relatively often occurring against the background of problems affecting the knee and patellofemoral joint, is the problem of patellar dislocations. Patellar dislocation is the slipping of the patella out of its proper place, which is the trochlea of the femur. The ailments mentioned above are of particular importance for athletes. To prevent this, any physical activity should be approached with care, and effective treatment and rehabilitation methods should be implemented. The aim of the study: The objective of the study was the presentation the case of a man dancer patient who experienced a dislocated patella during ballroom dance training and to present current methods of treatment and management of patellar dislocations in athletes based on a review of the PubMed and Google Scholar literature. Results: The case report concerns a 21-year-old patient who suffered a first-time injury of lateral dislocation of the patella of the right knee during ballroom dance training. The patient's symptoms included severe pain, swelling and complete limitation of mobility of the right knee. An X-ray confirmed a dislocation of the patella. Based on the examination performed and the clinical picture, a diagnosis was made and an attempt was made to reposition the dislocation and appropriate treatment was administered. Conclusions: Acute dislocation of the patella is most often caused by an injury sustained during physical or athletic activity. Management of acute patellar dislocation includes manual adjustment of the patella, checking the continuity of soft structures and possible surgical repair, and long-term rehabilitation, but it does not always disqualify from sports, even at a professional level, but nevertheless can significantly impede it.

A new approach to relationship prevention: Introducing the Rebuild-Relationship Building Dance® method

High divorce rates worldwide require strengthening and maintaining the quality of relationships and marriages, but it is still a problem in therapy that partners in crisis begin to seek professional help too late, so it is important to draw attention to the potentials of prevention. The marriage and relationship-building programs developed for this purpose, using classical methods, have been shown to have a number of benefits, but they have been widely criticized by researchers studying this topic: a new approach, the practical psychoeducation method called Rebuild-Relationship Building Dance®, which uses ballroom dancing as a tool to strengthen relationships, can be an answer to most of the criticism. The aim of the present research is to examine the effectiveness of the method using quantitative methods. The two-year survey involved partners preparing for their wedding. The study group (N = 64) completed a test battery measuring several variables of the relationship (BFI, RAS, DCI, FACES IV/communication, PSI, RSES, PAIR) three times and the control group (N = 38) twice. Statistical analysis confirmed the beneficial effects of the Rebuild® method on relationships in terms of self-esteem, relationship satisfaction, communication, conflict management, intimacy, sexuality, and caring for the partner, while there was no change between the results of the tests administered at two different time points without relationship intervention; moreover, deterioration in several variables (sexuality, communication, relationship satisfaction) was seen during the 8 months observed. In light of the results, the method offers a new, practical alternative in relationship prevention and can be complementary to classical therapeutic methods.

Dramaturgy of Stage Ball Choreography in Ballet-Musicals

The article examines the dramaturgy of stage ballroom choreography in the context of staging a ballet-musical - an independent type of choreographic work in which the main features of a musical are combined, and the content is conveyed through the use of images and means of expression typical of choreographic art. The study of the dramaturgy of stage ballroom choreography in the context of the specifics of a ballet-musical production revealed that in the process of synthesizing classical ballet, musicals as a special type of musical theater production, and stage ballroom choreography, thanks to the separation and organic combination of the elements of the compositional structure of ballet and musical dramaturgy with stylistic with the choreographic principles of ballroom choreography, a unique stylistic dance structure of ballet-musical was formed. It has been established that the compositional structure of the ballet-musical is distinguished from other choreographic performances by specific features that require the use of appropriate dance vocabulary, drawing and scenographic design. It has been found that, appealing to all the organs of human feeling, the synthesis of the types of arts involved in the process of creating a ballet-musical is a determining factor of their relevance at the current stage of the development of the cultural and artistic space and provides unlimited opportunities for the choreographic representation of integral and multifaceted cultural layers of the past and contemporary ballroom dances. It was concluded that as the dominant expressive means of ballet-musical, choreography involves a careful selection of lexical means, highlighting the necessary steps, movements and figures for the most reliable transmission of artistic and spatial images.

School of Ball Choreography by KNUKiM in Modern Scientific Discourse

The purpose of the article is to identify the main approaches to understanding the activities of the school of ballroom choreography of the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts (KNUKiM) in modern research. Research methodology. Methods of analysis and synthesis are applied; historical for consideration of scientific publications in chronological order; method of theoretical generalization for formulating conclusions, etc. Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty is to identify the degree of research of the phenomenon of "school of ballroom choreography KNUKiM" and the main approaches to understanding its activities. Conclusions. The analysis of the scientific discourse on the school of ballroom choreography of KNUKiM proved the importance not only of narrow choreographic optics but also the legitimacy of the application of culturological approaches, given the scale of the phenomenon of this school. In fact, only T. Pavliuk and A. Pidlypska consider the "school of ballroom choreography of KNUKiM", and not some aspects of its activities, without calling the phenomenon "school". Most of the authors, resorting to demonstrating the importance of scientific and methodological achievements of ballroom dance teachers KNUKiM, as well as graduates of the Department of Ballroom Choreography, prove the legitimacy of the definition of "scientific and pedagogical school". Despite numerous mentions of the Department of Ballroom Choreography KNUKiM and its representatives, it should be noted that researchers have not paid due attention to the preconditions and characteristics of the formation of art and pedagogical school of ballroom choreography KNUKiM, clarifying the main directions of the Department of Ballroom Choreography its role in the cultural and artistic life of Ukraine, the identification of the personal contribution of school representatives, the development of periodization of school activities, etc. The relevance of such a study is undeniable, and its results can be used in further theoretical developments on the activities of art, pedagogical, scientific schools in the process of cultural creation, choreographic art in Ukraine, etc. Key words: Department of Ballroom Choreography KNUKiM, Ukrainian culture, art school, scientific discourse.

ПАРАТАНЦЫ И ИХ ТЕОРЕТИЧЕСКАЯ ОСНОВА

The article is devoted to the current problem of the lack of description of the principles of the body and the basic techniques of45 the figures performed in the international wheelchair (Para Dance) ballroom dancing program in the «combi» category.

Competition in tertiary ballroom dance education in China: ‘a double-edged sword’

ABSTRACT Presently there are approximately 50 million ballroom dancers in China, and over 100 tertiary institutions offering bachelor’s degrees majoring in ballroom dance. It was this context and the growth of tertiary ballroom dance education and the prosperity of ballroom dance competition in China that prompted this research question: What are tertiary teachers’ meanings of competition in tertiary ballroom dance education in China? In contextualising the study in China, the history of tertiary ballroom dance education and ecology of ballroom dance competition was outlined. Related to this were the various pedagogical approaches valued within Chinese educational institutions and ballroom dance contexts. A qualitative methodology was utilised in answering the research question. This study found that ballroom dance competition culture informed tertiary teachers’ pedagogy, students’ learning, and curriculum setting. This study posits that as ballroom dance continues to grow in China, tertiary ballroom dance education in China will require a more finely balanced approach to the role of competition within the curriculum, pedagogical approaches and assessment.

The development of ballroom choreography in the Caucasian countries in the second half of the 20th century

The aim of this article. The purpose of the article is to analyze the historical processes of the development of ballroom choreography in the Caucasian countries in the second half of the 20th century - early XXI century. Research methodology. The following methods were used in the work: historical and historical-genetic - to understand the genesis, the specifics of the processes of development of ballroom dance; source study - for the selection and processing of sources related to the art of ballroom dancing; comparative - to compare the historical periods of the evolution of ballroom culture; included observation - to view individual choreographic works and their preliminary comprehension. Novelty. For the first time, an attempt is made to scientifically study topical issues of the development of ballroom choreography in the Caucasian countries in the second half of the 20th century - early XXI century. Results. The article highlights the peculiarities of historical processes of ballroom choreography development in the Caucasian countries in the second half of the XX century - early XXI century. The history of formation, local specifics of ballroom choreography in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan are analyzed. Ballroom choreography in the Caucasian countries has been constantly evolving in recent decades: the number of its supporters is growing, associations have become members of international federations, and the training of ballroom dance specialists has improved. It is concluded that the gradual integration of ballroom dancing into the international socio-cultural space is a common trend in these countries. It is emphasized that the majority of the amateur target audience of ballroom choreography in Caucasian countries is children's and junior contingent. On the other hand, the mass popularization of ballroom dancing as a recreational and health resource among the middle-aged and elderly is almost non-existent, and in this respect, the Caucasian countries lag far behind the Western world with its more developed social policies against ageism. Broadcasting the experience of different generations of ballroom dancers gives the right to talk about the heritage of ballroom choreography traditions in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Keywords: ballroom choreography, ballroom dance, competition dance.