Effects of Varied Turnout and Environmental Conditions on Balance Measures in Collegiate Ballet Dancers

Balance in Ballet Dancers Under Different Conditions

Recruiting
18 years - 25 years
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The first purpose of this study is to determine how utilizing a higher degree of turnout affects a dancer?s balance. The second purpose is to determine how a dancer?s balance is affected by the varied lighting and space conditions encountered in typical training and performance.

Detailed description of study

Therefore, the purpose of the study is: 1) to evaluate the impact of turnout amount on overall balance in classical ballet dancer subjects; and, 2) to evaluate the impact of different environmental factors (different visual input produced by including and excluding standard mirrors and lights) on functional performance in classical ballet dancer subjects.
This study takes place in Bloomington and is only recruiting from the IU Bloomington ballet department.

Participants will not be paid for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy
  • Age: 18 years - 25 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria
Enrolled as a student at Indiana University-Bloomington
A declared ballet major within the Jacobs School of Music
Exclusion Criteria
Have a lower extremity injury that is currently limiting their participation in ballet classes or rehearsals
Have had lower extremity surgery within the last 6 months
Have any vestibulocochlear dysfunctions (such as vertigo) that may negatively impact their overall balance

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1804916974

This study investigates how different factors affect the balance of ballet dancers. It looks at how the degree of turnout, which is the rotation of the legs, influences a dancer's ability to maintain balance. The study also examines how different lighting and spatial conditions, such as using or not using mirrors and lights, impact dancers during their training and performances.

Participants will be observed under various conditions to see how these factors affect their balance and performance. The study will take place in Bloomington, focusing on classical ballet dancers from the IU Bloomington ballet department. No compensation will be provided for participation.

  • Who can participate: Participants must be students at Indiana University-Bloomington, majoring in ballet at the Jacobs School of Music. They should not have any current lower extremity injuries, recent surgeries on their lower extremities, or vestibulocochlear dysfunctions that affect balance.
  • Study details: Participants will undergo balance tests under different lighting and spatial conditions to assess their balance and performance. A placebo is not applicable in this study.

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