Rehearsal and performance volume in professional ballet: a five-season cohort study

JW Shaw, AM Mattiussi, DD Brown… - Journal of Dance …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: Few studies have published data concerning the longitudinal rehearsal and
performance demands experienced by professional ballet dancers. We aimed to describe …

The activity demands and physiological responses observed in professional ballet: a systematic review

JW Shaw, AM Mattiussi, DD Brown… - The Journal of Sport …, 2021 - repository.essex.ac.uk
The aim of this study was to systematically review research into the activity demands and
physiological responses observed in professional ballet. PubMed, Web of Science …

[PDF][PDF] The day-to-day workload of ballet dancers

M Wyon, E Twitchett, Y Koutedakis… - 19th annual IADMS …, 2009 - academia.edu
Professional ballet dancers typically face long work days, and many complain of fatigue,
particularly as a cause of injury. However, little information exists regarding the daily …

[PDF][PDF] Video analysis of classical ballet performance

E Twitchett, M Angioi, Y Koutedakis… - Journal of Dance …, 2009 - ingentaconnect.com
Video analysis of classical ballet to date has been largely limited to examining the artistic
elements of choreography. The aim this study was to employ a method of video analysis to …

Workload intensity and rest periods in professional ballet: Connotations for injury

AC Kozai, E Twitchett, S Morgan… - International journal of …, 2020 - thieme-connect.com
Fatigue and overwork have been cited as the main cause of injury with the dance
profession. Previous research has shown a difference in workload between professional …

[PDF][PDF] The demands of a working day among female professional ballet dancers

E Twitchett, M Angioi, Y Koutedakis… - Journal of dance …, 2010 - ingentaconnect.com
Professional classical ballet dancers typically face long working days, and many complain of
fatigue, particularly as a possible cause of injury. However, little information exists regarding …

Physiological demands of performance in classical ballet and their relationships with injury and aesthetic components

E Twitchett - 2009 - wlv.openrepository.com
At performance level, classical ballet is a form of high-intensity, intermittent exercise,
requiring a strong aerobic foundation. Existing training methods have remained largely …

Evaluation of the Physiological and Psychological Impact of Ballet Performances Across Age Cohorts: An Observational Uncontrolled Case Study

LW Judge, J Perkins, M Wells… - Journal of Dance …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Ballet, epitomized by iconic seasonal performances such as “The Nutcracker,”
combines artistic expression with considerable physical demands. This study investigated …

Artistic and Health Professionals' Perceptions of Training Load Practices in Pre-Professional and Professional Ballet and Contemporary Dance: A Cross-Sectional …

M Fuller, GM Moyle, C Harrison… - Journal of Dance …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of training load practices of dance artistic
and health professionals. Artistic staff and health professionals with experience in dance …

Do increases in selected fitness parameters affect the aesthetic aspects of classical ballet performance?

EA Twitchett, M Angioi, Y Koutedakis… - Medical problems of …, 2011 - ingentaconnect.com
Research has indicated that classical ballet dancers tend to have lower fitness levels and
increased injury rates compared to other athletes with similar workloads. The aim of the …