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Article: Anthropometric factors affecting vertical jump height in ballet dancers.
- Article from:
- Journal of Dance Medicine & Science
- Article date:
- July 1, 2006
- Author:
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Abstract
Jumping plays an integral part of ballet performance and this study examines some of the ballet dancer's characteristics that influence jump height. Forty-nine dancers (M = 21; F = 28) completed a series of tests that included two footed vertical jump height, single leg vertical jump height and anthropometric measurements. Supplemental training history and company position were also recorded. Statistical analysis (ANCOVA and MANOVA) indicated males had a greater vertical jump height than females (p
<0.05). When jump height was analyzed in relation to cross-sectional area of the calf and thigh, there was no gender difference (p> 0.05). These results corroborate to previous research and also provide greater insight on how anthropometric and choreographic factors potentially influence ...