Influence of Stance Configuration on Postural Control While Performing Ballet Turns (Pirouette) in Novices and Experienced Dancers.

OBJECTIVE: Pirouettes are often first taught from the "fourth position," which is a preparatory distance generally close to 100% of the dancer's foot length. However, the optimal preparation distance has not yet been studied. This study investigated the impact of stance configurations (preparatory d...

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Published in:Medical Problems of Performing Artists Vol. 40; no. 1; pp. 11 - 20
Main Authors: Lin, Chia-Wei, Wu, Hong-Wen, Su, Fong-Chin, Lin, Cheng-Feng
Format: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Science & Medicine Mar2025
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