Dance Sports Research Articles

The effect of the partnership between DanceSport couples on competitive performance: the mediating role of athlete engagement.

Although the positive association of partnership between DanceSport couples with competitive performance (CP) is documented, less is known about the mediating factors of this relationship. According to the related literature and self-determination theory (SDT), the present study finds and verifies that athlete engagement (AE) mediates the association between partnership and competitive performance. A total of 242 Chinese sports dancers were recruited using the purposive sampling method. The Partnership Scale-DanceSport Couples (PS-DSC), the Athlete Engagement Questionnaire (AEQ), and the Competitive Performance Questionnaire (CPQ) were adopted to collect data. The obligatory instrumental ties, expressive ties, and interpersonal perception scores are all positively correlated with both athlete engagement and competitive performance, and athlete engagement scores are positively correlated with competitive performance. Athlete engagement completely mediates the association between obligatory instrumental ties and competitive performance, and it partially mediates the association between expressive ties, interpersonal perception, and competitive performance, with the mediating effect accounting for 25.29 and 24.40% of the total effect, respectively. Athlete engagement mediates the association between DanceSport couples' partnership and competitive performance. High levels of athlete engagement are needed to improve the chance of promoting obligatory instrumental ties, expressive ties, and interpersonal perception between DanceSport couples toward excellent competitive performance. Overall, the results represent an attempt to extend our understanding of the mechanisms by which the three partnership stereotype factors individually influence dancers' cognitive and psychological states.

Retracted: Sports Dance Movement Assessment Method Using Augment Reality and Mobile Edge Computing

Retracted: Sports Dance Movement Assessment Method Using Augment Reality and Mobile Edge Computing

Retracted: Health Detection System for Sports Dancers during Training Based on an Image Processing Technology.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1155/2022/5824346.].

Research on the Integration Path of Sports Dance and Chinese Traditional Cultural Elements

In recent years, sport dance has begun to be popular around the world. Sports dance, also known as "international standard social dance", is actually a product of modern western society. However, due to the inclusiveness of sport dance, traditional Chinese cultural elements can be incorporated into it without any contradiction, so that traditional Chinese culture can be further spread through the medium of sport dance. The article mainly focuses on the internal interpretation of traditional Chinese cultural elements, the importance of integrating sports dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements, existing problems, constituent elements, and integration paths, and puts forward relevant suggestions on how to integrate traditional Chinese cultural elements into sports dance.

The role of emotional states and mental techniques in dancesport: A systematic review

Introduction: Psychological states during competition seem to be an important factor to determine successful performance. Therefore, the analysis of emotions is essential to understand how emotions can support sports performance. This systematic review aimed to summarize the studies examining the influence of emotional states on dancesport (DS) performance and the use of mental techniques to improve psychological preparation to face the competition. Material and methods. Web of Science, Scholar, Scopus and Pubmed databases were used to search studies. The screening process was summarized within the PRISMA 2020 flowchart. Results. Only 9 articles met our inclusion criteria. The results demonstrated that anxiety was the most common pre-competition emotional state of high-level DS athletes, followed by stress, arousal, concentration and self-confidence. The mental techniques of psychological preparation were mental contrasting, self-talk, bio/neurofeedback, the nine-step connection model and Cantón's Giraffe model. Emotional states can affect DS performance both positively and negatively; therefore, it is important to monitor these factors in order to improve one’s performance. Several mental techniques can be used to improve the athlete psychological states. Conclusion. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of these parameters on DS performance, especially in mid-low-level athletes.

Application of Video Reflection Technology in Sports Dance Teaching

Background and Aim: As a new teaching method, the video reflection teaching method has been widely used in sports teaching activities. This study plans to apply the video reflection teaching method to the teaching of sports dance, based on the TAM technology acceptance model, and through literature. Materials and Methods: In this paper, a quasi-experimental research method is adopted, which is divided into experimental class and control class to test the technical quality of sports dance (TQ) before and after, and a questionnaire is used to investigate the students' perception of using technology. Jamovi software was used for statistical analysis and hypothesis testing. Results: Through research, the application of video reflection technology in sports dance teaching, postures, foot movements, basic movements, preparation-movement-recovery. Rotations and turns, independent movements-Coordinated movements and dynamic changes have significant teaching effects, with the greatest influence on dynamic changes, rotations, and turns. Conclusion: Application of video reflection technology in sports dance teaching. It can effectively improve the technical literacy (TQ) of dance movements. Includes posture, foot movements, basic movements, preparation - action - recovery, rotation and turn, independent movement - coordinated movement, and dynamic changes. Notably, the use of video reflection showed particularly significant improvements in rotation and turning, as well as coordination of independent motion and dynamic changes.

The Construction of a Teaching Ability Evaluation System of Dance Sport Teachers in Colleges under the Background of "Double Ten Thousand Plan"

Background and Aim: According to the requirements of the implementation of the first-class undergraduate course "Double Ten Thousand Program" in China's new era of colleges and universities and the requirements for the cultivation of undergraduate professional talents in dance performance. This research objective was to comprehensively improve the teaching ability of Chinese college dance sports teachers and to realize the rapid development of college dance sports projects. Materials and Methods: This study takes the teaching ability of dance sport teachers in colleges and universities as the research object, and selects dance sport teachers, experts in the field, and high-level athletes in Chinese colleges and universities as the survey objects. Firstly, the evaluation index system of the teaching ability of college dance sport teachers was preliminarily proposed through the method of literature review and expert interview, and then the index was screened and corrected through two rounds of the Delphi method, and finally the formal evaluation index system was obtained, and then the AHP hierarchy analysis was used the method is used to determine the weight coefficients of the evaluation indicators. Result: (1) The final indicators of the teaching ability evaluation system for college sports dance teachers include 4 first-level indicators, namely teaching design ability, teaching implementation ability, teaching evaluation ability, and teaching reflection and innovation ability. 8 second-level indicators and 22 third-level indicators, and the weight of each indicator is determined. (2) In the first-level indicators, the teaching evaluation ability has the greatest weight (0.4428), and the teaching reflection and innovation ability has the least weight (0.0563). The order of the secondary indicators: summative evaluation ability has the greatest weight (0.3633) and teaching reflection ability has the least weight (0.0157). The three-level indicators show that classroom summary ability has the greatest weight (0.2023) and the ability to adjust the teaching process has the least weight (0.0031). Conclusion: The research findings were: (1) There are 34 indicators of the first-level, second-level, and third-level of the teaching ability evaluation system of dance sports teachers in colleges, and the weight of each indicator is determined. (2) Using the constructed evaluation index system for the teaching ability of physical dance teachers in colleges and universities, the total score of two teachers is "average", and the total score of one teacher is Score "Good".

Problems of institutionalization of higher professional education in sports ballroom dancing in Ukraine

The purpose of the study is to identify and systematize the features of modern sports ballroom dance, which should be the basis for the development of higher professional education in this field and its further specialization. The following tasks have been set: to determine the specifics of sports ballroom dance as a type of choreography, sport, and socio-cultural phenomenon.
 The methodology is based on a system-synergistic approach. The article is an analysis of the author’s own many years’ experience — sports, coaching, organization and teaching — by generalizing and systematizing observations.
 The results. New circumstances force further institutionalization of sports ballroom dancing, namely the definition and consolidation of social norms, rules, statuses and roles in this area, bringing them into a functioning system capable of self-development and self-reproduction. Sports ballroom dance has not lost its relevance even in the regions of Ukraine most affected by the armed aggression, proving once again its right to develop in the national cultural space. Its mass appeal, its reliance on fundamental ideas and images of life, and its potentially wide target audience of students will contribute to the resumption of competitions and the growing need for higher professional education. The profession of dance teachers is a promising area of work for universities. At the same time, the training of specialists in this field requires further specialization and institutionalization. It should be accepted as a fact that the career of ballroom dancing specialists will be in club and competition activities, and the educational process should be organized accordingly.
 The scientific novelty of the article is to clarify the peculiarities of the concept of sports ballroom dance in the system of choreographic art, its socio-cultural role, as well as to analyze dance competitions as the main sphere of their modern existence.
 The practical significance. Some provisions of the article can be used in education and special courses in ballroom choreography, theory and methods of dance sports and ballroom dance practices.

Effects of Cha-Cha Dance Training on Physical-Fitness-Related Indicators of Hearing-Impaired Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

(1) Background: The physical fitness (PF) of hearing-impaired students has always been an international research hotspot since hearing-impaired students have difficulty in social interactions such as exercise or fitness programs. Sports interventions are proven to improve the fitness levels of hearing-impaired students; however, few studies evaluating the influence of Cha-cha (a type of Dance sport) training on the PF levels of hearing-impaired students have been conducted. (2) Purpose: This study aimed to intervene in hearing-impaired children through 12 weeks of Cha-cha dance training, evaluating its effects on their PF-related indicators, thus providing a scientific experimental basis for hearing-impaired children to participate in dance exercises effectively. (3) Methods: Thirty students with hearing impairment were randomly divided into two groups, and there was no difference in PF indicators between the two groups. The Cha-cha dance training group (CTG, n = 15) regularly participated in 90-min Cha-cha dance classes five times a week and the intervention lasted a total of 12 weeks, while the control group (CONG, n = 15) lived a normal life (including school physical education classes). Related indicators of PF were measured before and after the intervention, and a two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance was performed. (4) Results: After training, the standing long jump (CONG: 1.556 ± 0.256 vs. CTG: 1.784 ± 0.328, p = 0.0136, ES = 0.8081), sit-and-reach (CONG: 21.467 ± 4.539 vs. CTG: 25.416 ± 5.048, p = 0.0328, ES = 0.8528), sit-ups (CONG: 13.867 ± 4.912 vs. CTG: 27.867 ± 6.833, p < 0.0001, ES = 2.4677) and jump rope (CONG: 52.467 ± 29.691 vs. CTG: 68.600 ± 21.320, p = 0.0067, ES = 0.6547) scores showed significant differences. (5) Conclusions: After 12 weeks of Cha-cha dance training for hearing-impaired students, the PF level of hearing-impaired students in lower-body strength, flexibility, core strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance were effectively improved; however, there was no significant change in body shape, upper-body strength, vital capacity, and speed ability.

Retracted: Application of Functional Training in Sports Dance Training.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1155/2022/8695535.].

Improving the aerobic possibilities of qualified athletes

Improving the aerobic possibilities of qualified athletes

Evaluation of Teacher Competency in Teaching Dance Sports in Selected Universities in Hunan Province, China

This paper evaluates the ability of sports dance teachers in selected universities in Hunan province, and selects teachers and students from 5 universities to carry out a questionnaire survey. The results show that ：1.there are more young female teachers, most of whom are only 5-10 years of teaching age;2.In terms of principles and concept of dance sports, the teachers need to focus on how to increase the locomotor and non-locomotor movements, patterns and sequences of movements while applying different dance elements;3. Teachers are needed to prioritize their training to enhance the fluency in the waltz routine and eloquence in employing distinctive style and artistic elements in dance routines; 4. The teachers are still using limited teaching strategies and modality of learning in teaching dance sports;5. The teachers are not consistently giving enough feedback on the performance of the students and to the parents as an important part of the assessment and evaluation of student’s learning.

The Influence of Enjoyment Factors, Satisfaction, and Flow Experience on the Happiness of Chinese Dance Sports Participants

The Influence of Enjoyment Factors, Satisfaction, and Flow Experience on the Happiness of Chinese Dance Sports Participants

Features of the methodology for judging competitions in dance and dance sport

In this article, based on the analysis and systematisation of scientific research, the topical issues of the peculiarities of the methodology of judging competitions in sport dances and dance sport are considered. It is on the understanding of the sports judge of the criteria of the performance evaluation system that the objectivity of the evaluation of dancers during competitions in sport dances depends.&#x0D; Analysis and generalization of experience shows that every sports dance and dance sport specialist with professional training as a judge must know: fundamentals of fundamental and special disciplines; program and directive documents in the field of Physical Education and Sport; specific features of subjective nature of refereeing; regulations on qualification categories of sports dance judges; rules of sports dance competitions in the full range of the main chapters; "SKYTING" score determination system; content of the basic principles of the sport dance competitions. And also it is necessary to know the methods of judging: a) Students in dance schools and medalists; b) athletes in training groups (N, E, D); c) athletes at the level of sport perfection (C, B, A); d) athletes of higher sport mastery (S, M).&#x0D; The availability of a large amount of information is a prerequisite for the future career of a coach. This information must be correlated with the tasks and improved if necessary. First of all it is related to dance analysis and judging methodology.&#x0D; The education of judges plays a big role in the dance world. In this aspect judging experience, big outlook in dance world is important; the more knowledge a judge has, the better and more precise he/she evaluates performing skills of dancers. Judges get quite a lot of information for themselves when preparing for the judging examinations to obtain the judging category.

Retracted: The Influence of Sports Dance on the Physical and Mental Development of Contemporary College Students Based on Health Detection.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1155/2022/3715150.].

Analysis of the physical development of athletes aged 8-10 in dance sports

The article presents a comparative analysis of physical development parameters by age and gender categories. The analysis was conducted among 8-10-year-old athletes from the dance sport of the sports club "Courage" in the city of Kharkiv and the standard of children of Ukraine. The conducted research proves the presence of a fairly high variation of the individual characteristics of the physical development of athletes. The circumference of the chest of male and female partners indicates the normal rate of development of the respiratory apparatus of the athletes under study. The analysis of height and body weight indicates an accelerated rate of maturation of the bodies of female partners of all studied age groups and the bodies of 9-year-old partners. The body weight and height parameters of the 8- and 10-year-old partners are within the limits of the standard for Ukrainian children of this age. The obtained data made it possible to plan training loads adequate to the individual parameters of the studied athletes in dance sports. The collected data will also be used in the selection of athletes for joint sports activities in dance sports.

Retracted: Partial Differential Equation Noise Reduction Model and Fuzzy Image Processing in Optimal Application of Sports Dance Exercise Training Mode

Retracted: Partial Differential Equation Noise Reduction Model and Fuzzy Image Processing in Optimal Application of Sports Dance Exercise Training Mode

A deep learning-based approach for emotional analysis of sports dance.

There is a phenomenon of attaching importance to technique and neglecting emotion in the training of sports dance (SP), which leads to the lack of integration between movement and emotion and seriously affects the training effect. Therefore, this article uses the Kinect 3D sensor to collect the video information of SP performers and obtains the pose estimation of SP performers by extracting the key feature points. The Arousal-Valence (AV) emotion model, based on the Fusion Neural Network model (FUSNN), is also combined with theoretical knowledge. It replaces long short term memory (LSTM) with gate recurrent unit (GRU), adds layer-normalization and layer-dropout, and reduces stack levels, and it is used to categorize SP performers' emotions. The experimental results show that the model proposed in this article can accurately detect the key points in the performance of SP performers' technical movements and has a high emotional recognition accuracy in the tasks of 4 categories and eight categories, reaching 72.3% and 47.8%, respectively. This study accurately detected the key points of SP performers in the presentation of technical movements and made a major contribution to the emotional recognition and relief of this group in the training process.

Оrganisational and methodological foundations for health- improving dance fitness classes for pre-school children

The article scientifically substantiates and presents the most optimal content and organizational features of health-improving and recreational classes with elements of sports dances for preschool children. The article also shows the validity of the research methods carried out, their adequacy in relation to the object, subject, purpose and objectives of the work. The developed organizational and methodological guidelines for dance fitness classes for preschool children were aimed at acquiring primary knowledge about the content, rhythms, features of sports dances and the study of basic steps, focused on the child, taking into account his interests, aimed at a harmonious comprehensive education of a creative person. The effectiveness of the developed structure of fitness classes was determined using physiological research methods. To achieve this goal, the following research methods were used: theoretical analysis of Special Scientific and methodological literature and documentary materials, physiological research methods, statistical processing of the obtained data. The study involved 24 preschool-age children: boys and girls aged 5-6 years who are engaged in sports dancing. With the help of statistical selected research methods, the structure and content of health-improving and recreational classes with elements of sports dances for preschool children were determined and the impact of classes on the functional capabilities of the child's body was determined.&#x0D; As a result of the study, organizational and methodological guidelines for health and Recreation Classes with elements of sports dances for preschool children were presented and the influence of the proposed fitness program on the functional state of preschool children was determined.

In pursuit of gold: Breaking’s debut at the Paris Olympics

The announcement that breaking will be featured in the 2024 Paris Olympics has produced a wide variety of responses, both from within and without hip hop culture. This first of two Special Issues of Global Hip Hop Studies (GHHS) seeks not only to explore contemporary debates about breaking in the Olympics, but also to develop critical discourses that can offer insight to practitioners, cultural organizations and the International Olympics Committee (IOC) as we approach this landmark confluence. In this double issue, members of the global community of breaking scholars and practitioners have come together to present research and artist statements that engage local, regional and national perspectives. We intend for the first of these Special Issues, in particular, to serve as an intervention from hip hop stakeholders around the world, providing useful insights for those involved in this milestone moment, whether at a cultural community level or those working with intermediary institutions such as World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) and the IOC.