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The effects of pilates mat classes on abdominal core control and dance performance: a pilot study
Bergeron, Christine S. Smith, Tina Welsh, Tom
Bergeron, Christine S.
Smith, Tina
Welsh, Tom
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2024-06-20
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Dancers trained in classical ballet and modern forms are taught to use their core strength to execute movements with proper alignment. Pilates is an exercise regimen used by dancers to improve muscle conditioning, flexibility, and coordination. However, currently, there is limited research on the impact of Pilates for dancers which support these claims. The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the effectiveness of a Pilates mat program during dance performance. Dancers (n = 3) participated in a ten-week study consisting of pre- and post-testing and eight weeks of a Pilates mat program. Pre- and post-test comparisons in the plank strength test showed a statistically significant improvement for all three dancers. Survey results indicate dancers perceived an overall improvement in awareness and engagement of the core during dance class. Three independent dance instructors also saw an improvement in the dancers’ alignment and core strength throughout the eight-week study.
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Bergeron, C.S., Smith, T., Welsh, T. and Wyon, M. (2024) The effects of pilates mat classes on abdominal core control and dance performance: a pilot study. Journal of Dance Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/15290824.2024.2348466
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This is an author's accepted manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Dance Education on 20/06/2024, available online: https://doi.org/10.1080/15290824.2024.2348466 The accepted manuscript may differ from the final published version.
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1529-0824
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2158-074X