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{"title":"A Systematic Review of Irish Dance Screening Tests.","authors":"Amy Humphrey, Kathleen McGinnis, Annette Karim","doi":"10.1177/1089313X251376190","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X251376190","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction</b>: Screening tests are used in the dance population to assess musculoskeletal status, neuromotor function, psychological wellness, performance capacity, nutrition, and medical history. Several screening tests have been developed over the past 20 years. To date, no review of screening tests for Irish dancers has been conducted. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the screening tests utilized in the Irish dance population. <b>Methods</b>: PubMed, Cochrane, Medline, CINAHL, ERIC, and SPORTDiscus medical databases were independently searched by three researchers for articles using the keywords \"Irish AND Danc*\" AND \"Test* OR assess* OR screen* OR evaluat*\" Inclusion criteria was full text articles and published in English. Two independent reviewers conducted the data extraction and appraised each article using the National Institute of Health's quality assessment tests. <b>Results</b>: Of the 75 articles found prior to deduplication, twenty-nine articles met inclusion criteria. After full-text review, 22 articles were accepted for our review. Most of the articles (59%) achieved good-quality methodological scores, seven articles (32%) achieved fair-quality scores, and two articles (9%) achieved poor-quality scores. During the data extraction process, over 50 screening tests were identified and categorized as either a subjective or objective test or measure. Subjective screening tests were placed in one of the following categories: descriptive data, general health, eating habits, sleep habits, psychological well-being, or injury surveillance. Objective screening tests were placed in one of the following categories: anthropometric tests, strength/power tests, cardiovascular tests, functional/movement tests, flexibility/mobility tests, balance/coordination tests, or other. No screening test was found to be validated for Irish dancers. <b>Conclusion</b>: The content of screening tests among the Irish dance population is varied, without standardization of norms to specific age and level of Irish dancer. Future studies should focus on validating screening tests in the Irish dance population.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"444-465"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Bilateral Comparison of Lower Limb Strength and Pirouette Performance in Elite Female Dancers.","authors":"Emma K Cullen, Penny E Hudson, Neal A Smith","doi":"10.1177/1089313X251375823","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X251375823","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Traditional dance training is designed to develop a well-balanced dancer, yet laterality has the ability to impair bilateral strength and functional symmetry. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of lateral preference on elite level dancers by conducting a bilateral comparison of lower limb strength and pirouette performance. A <i>pirouette</i> is an essential turning skill in dance technique, wherein multiple revolutions are completed on a single supporting leg along the longitudinal axis. <b>Methods:</b> Eight highly trained female dancers performed three maximal effort single leg countermovement jumps (SCMJ) on each lower limb, as well as ten single pirouette en dehors in both the preferred and non-preferred directions. <b>Results:</b> A lateral preference questionnaire indicated a rightward bias was prevalent amongst this group of dancers for both footedness and preferred turning direction. Significantly more successful pirouettes were performed in the preferred (73%) compared to the non-preferred condition (50%). The SCMJ data demonstrated no significant differences in jump height and vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) at take-off, suggesting no bilateral strength asymmetry between the lower limbs. There were also no significant differences in any of the discrete biomechanical pirouette performance variables: displacement of the center of mass over center of pressure (COM-COP), trunk angle, knee flexion and external hip rotation of the gesture leg in retiré position, as well as GRF production and peak pelvic rotational angular velocity at push-off. However, non-significant trends toward greater COM-COP displacement at retiré (0.08 m ± 0.03 vs 0.06 m ± 0.04) and peak pelvic angular velocity at push-off (1.04 revs/s ± 0.20 vs 0.99 revs/s ± 0.22) were observed in the non-preferred compared to the preferred direction, respectively. <b>Conclusion:</b> Therefore, the lower success rate of non-preferred pirouettes may be a result of postural instability or the use of a less efficient weight transfer strategy.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"363-371"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253187","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Dance Experience on Loading Patterns Among Ballroom Dancers.","authors":"Meredith D Wells, Madeleine E Hackney, Feng Yang","doi":"10.1177/1089313X251359492","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X251359492","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Ballroom dance participation is growing due to its competitive, social, and health benefits. Despite its popularity, there is limited information regarding the biomechanics of ballroom dance. This study aimed to quantify the vertical ground reaction force and its loading rate during two common rhythm ballroom dance steps, and to determine the variance of these variables across three levels of ballroom dancers. <b>Methods:</b> Fifty-six participants (20 inexperienced, 18 recreational, and 18 professional) performed nine common American rhythm ballroom dance elements from the American Rumba box step and the foundational step of the Cha Cha Cha on a vinyl dance floor over two embedded force plates. The Kruskal-Wallis test with experience level as the independent variable was used to compare variables among dance levels. Levene's test for equal variances was used to determine if the variance among the dance levels differed. <b>Results:</b> Results indicated that both the vertical ground reaction force and the rate of loading are associated with the dancing experience level for eight of the nine dance elements (<i>P</i>-values ranging between <0.001 and 0.040 for the ground reaction force and between <0.001 and 0.001 for the rate of loading). Forces were highest in the inexperienced level and lowest in the professional level. This finding was pronounced when stepping backward and leftward. Additionally, the variance in the force-related measurements was smaller among more experienced groups than their less-experienced counterparts. <b>Conclusion:</b> These findings provide an initial understanding of the kinetics underlying the movement patterns of foundational rhythm ballroom dance. This study is a starting point for future research to better understand other ballroom dance patterns and explore the mechanisms of ballroom dance-related musculoskeletal injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"333-346"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Foot Orientation on Landing Impact Forces Following a Drop Jump in Ballet Dancers.","authors":"Evelyne Correia, Lucas H C C Dos Santos, Mateus S Dias, Rebeca C Romero, Luana P Souza, Sandra M S F Freitas, Paulo B de Freitas","doi":"10.1177/1089313X251359423","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X251359423","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Jumping is a fundamental element of classical ballet, often performed with the feet turned out, in a position known as <i>en dehors</i>, achieved through hip external rotation. Experience level and impact attenuation strategies may play a crucial role in reducing injury risk during jump landings. This study aimed to investigate the impact during drop jump landings in <i>en dehors</i> versus parallel foot orientation in experienced ballet dancers. <b>Method:</b> Seventeen experienced ballet dancers (aged 18-31 years, with an average of 13 years of experience) and 15 controls (aged 20-32 years old) who were not dancers and did not engage in regular physical activity, participated in the study. Participants performed drop jumps from a 30 cm high block, landed on two force platforms, and immediately executed a maximum vertical jump with feet in <i>en dehors</i> position or parallel. Maximum vertical ground reaction force, time to reach this maximum, maximum rate of force development during drop landing, and maximum height of the jump performed immediately after drop landing were calculated and compared between groups and foot orientations. <b>Results:</b> Time to reach the maximum vertical ground reaction force was shorter in the <i>en dehors</i> compared to parallel foot orientation, with no significant group differences. Ballet dancers achieved higher vertical jumps after the drop landing compared to controls. <b>Conclusions:</b> Long-term classical ballet practice does not lead to lower impact landings in <i>en dehors</i> compared to parallel foot orientation. Ballet dancers may take more advantage of the impact and rebounding for performing the subsequent vertical jump.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"354-362"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145207930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustaining Health in Professional Ballet: Insights into Autonomy, Shared Expertise and Open Communication.","authors":"Justine Benoit-Piau, Evert Verhagen, Mélanie Morin, Caroline Bolling","doi":"10.1177/1089313X251380082","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X251380082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> To explore the perceptions of dancers and the supporting staff regarding the management of dancers' health in a professional ballet company. <b>Methods:</b> Twenty-two dancers, health team members, artistic staff and administrators were interviewed, focusing on what is a healthy dancer, as well as the challenges and facilitators to prevent and manage health within the company. Analysis was conducted using principles of Grounded Theory. <b>Results</b>: Participants mentioned that being a healthy dancer was based on three main concepts: (1) achieving a dynamic balance of load through self-implemented strategies, (2) receiving support from their team and (3) navigating the aspects inherent to the professional ballet context. Dancers had to maintain a dynamic balance where they would adapt their load according to a constant assessment of their state (ie, pain, fatigue) and situations (ie, casting, opportunities, career). This dynamic balance was impacted by the support dancers receive from their entourage. They needed to establish relationships built on trust to ensure efficient communication and collaboration. Once established, the dancers' entourage contributed to their assessment and the load adaptation strategies. The assessment and adaptation of load by dancers and the support provided were also influenced by contextual elements of ballet culture, including time and financial resources. <b>Conclusion</b>: To provide comprehensive care for dancers and maintain a dynamic balance, it is essential to empower dancers in their self-strategies through education and creating a positive work environment where open communication is encouraged.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"407-417"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145477266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Body Composition, Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacity Comparison in Collegiate Dancers of Different Dance Styles in China.","authors":"Jingjing Xue, Ping Hong, Rou Wen, Meng Shen, Siyi Huang","doi":"10.1177/1089313X251383189","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X251383189","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The purpose of this research was to compare body composition, aerobic, and anaerobic capacity values in different dance styles and gain insight into the relationships between body composition and physiological capacity in dancers.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A total of 46 collegiate dancers including 10 Ballet (Male 5, Female 5), 22 Chinese Classical Dance (Male 12, Female 10), and 14 Chinese Folk Dance (Male 7, Female 7) performed body composition, aerobic, and anaerobic capacity tests. Body composition was measured by using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry; aerobic capacity was measured during an incremental treadmill test until exhaustion; anaerobic capacity was measured by using the standard Wingate Anaerobic Test. The independent t-test, one-way ANOVA and multiple linear stepwise regression analysis were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In three dance styles, male dancers presented more FFM, better aerobic and anaerobic capacity than female dancers. Female Chinese Folk dancers had higher body fat percentage and lower relative V̇O_2peak than female Ballet dancers (both <i>P</i> < .05). Male Chinese Folk dancers presented less FFM and absolute V̇O_2peak than male Chinese Classical dancers (both <i>P</i> < .05). The V̇O_2peak of Ballet dancers were similar to Chinese Classical dancers in both females and males. Anaerobic values of female Chinese Classical dancers were significantly higher than female Ballet dancers. No significant differences were found in anaerobic values of male dancers between three dance styles. Multiple linear stepwise regression analysis revealed FFM was the significant predictor of V̇O_2peak (L·min^-1), peak power (W), and average power (W) for both females and males across all three dance styles.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The present study concluded that Chinese Folk dancers demonstrated the poorest aerobic capacity, Chinese Classical dancers demonstrated similar aerobic capacity to Ballet dancers, and Chinese Classical dancers demonstrated the best anaerobic capacity. It is suggested that dancers may benefit from maintaining relatively higher FFM for physical fitness, injury prevention and dance performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"387-395"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145373130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Rainbow Rift: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Wellbeing in the Ballet World.","authors":"Rhiannon J Watkin-Fairless, Ilana Seager van Dyk","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261481623","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X261481623","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>While the performing arts are often considered a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals, classical ballet reflects gender disparities, with gay men highly visible and others comparatively underrecognised. Empirical research on LGBTQ+ ballet dancers remains limited. This study explored sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) demographics in an international sample of professional ballet dancers and examined differences in wellbeing by LGBTQ+ status using measures of workplace authenticity and wellbeing.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Professional ballet dancers (N = 158) across 23 countries completed an online questionnaire. Descriptive statistics examined SOGI distribution. Independent-sample <i>t</i>-tests compared psychological distress, flourishing, disordered eating symptoms, holistic wellbeing, and authenticity between LGBTQ+ (n = 89) and non-LGBTQ+ participants (n = 69).Additional <i>t</i>-tests and mediation analyses compared outcomes in LGBTQ+ men (n = 21) and LGBTQ+ non-men (n = 68).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 68% of men and 48% of women identified as LGBTQ+; 18% of participants identified outside traditional binary genders. No significant differences in wellbeing emerged between LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ participants. Within the LGBTQ+ subgroup, men reported significantly lower psychological distress and disordered eating, and significantly higher workplace authenticity than non-men; and authenticity mediated the relationship between gender and wellbeing.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>LGBTQ+ representation in ballet is substantial, but findings suggest that visibility remains skewed toward men. Gender-based disparities in wellbeing and authenticity highlight systemic dynamics that privilege men over women and non-binary dancers. The term <i>rainbow rift</i> is proposed to describe this divide. Further research and interventions are recommended to foster a more inclusive ballet industry that embraces SOGI diversity.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"1089313X261481623"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148876220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the Complex Relationship Between Movement Competency Scores, Hip Mobility, Strength, and Turnout Measures in Collegiate Dancers.","authors":"Marie Eve Pepin, Veronica Prieur, Abigail Skallerud","doi":"10.1177/1089313X251357651","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X251357651","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Turnout, or external rotation, is a fundamental movement pattern in dance and has been associated with injury risk. While previous research has examined the relationship between turnout and range of motion (ROM) while other contributing factors such as strength and movement competency have been largely overlooked. This study aimed to explore the relationships between functional turnout measurements and movement competency screen (MCS) scores, passive hip external rotation (PER) and external rotation strength in collegiate dancers. Understanding these relationships is crucial for optimizing training and reducing injury risk in dancers. <b>Methods</b>: Twenty-one undergraduate dance majors participated in a cross-sectional study assessing PER, strength, movement competency (MCS) and turnout in a single session. Turnout was assessed statically (Static Functional Turnout, SFT) and dynamically (Dynamic Functional Turnout, DFT), in both first and fifth positions. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics v27.0.1.0, with Pearson correlations used to examine the relationships between variables. <b>Results:</b> No statistically significant relationships were found between individual turnout measurements and MCS scores. Most participants (n = 18) exhibited greater SFT than their available PER, suggesting that turnout was achieved through movement at joints other than the hips. These dancers had lower PER and hip external rotation strength compared to those whose SFT was less than their PER. The extent to which dancers exceeded their PER during SFT had a moderate to good negative correlation with MCS scores (<i>R</i> = -.555, <i>P</i> = .017). This suggests that dancers who generate turnout beyond their passive hip mobility have lower movement competency. <b>Conclusion:</b> Turnout execution in dancers varies widely and does not consistently correlate with hip external rotation strength, ROM, or movement competency scores. However, dancers who exceed their available PER during the SFT demonstrate lower movement competency, suggesting that motor control may be an important factor in turnout execution.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"272-282"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144805049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bibliometric Analysis of the Thematic, Structural, and Social Aspects of Research in Dance Medicine and Dance Science from 2007 to 2024.","authors":"Derrick D Brown-Appenzeller, Sangeet P Sheth, Sarah Coogan, Matthew A Wyon, Jatin P Ambegaonkar","doi":"10.1177/1089313X251362365","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X251362365","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Scientific peer-reviewed journals are crucial for disseminating scholarly information. Bibliometrics, the application of statistical methods to analyze academic literature, offers a quantitative approach to evaluate research output, assess quality, and examine patterns in publication, authorship, and thematic trends. This study employed bibliometric analysis to comprehensively examine the landscape of Dance Medicine and Science (DMS) research, including its quality, demographic characteristics, and thematic evolution. This study aimed to fill this gap by analyzing the dissemination of DMS research output between 2007 and 2024 using bibliometric indicators. We sought to answer key questions about the field's annual scientific production, publication venues, journal comparisons, geographical distribution of authors, cross-institutional and international collaborations, gender parity in authorship, and thematic trends in current DMS research. <b>Methods:</b> Using the Core Collection of Clarivate Analytics' Web of Science©, we filtered articles using dance-related search terms: \"dance,\" \"science,\" \"medicine,\" and \"education.\" From this search, we extracted 2750 peer-reviewed articles to construct our analyses. We utilized visualization of similarity (VOS) software as well as descriptive statistics to tabularize, visualize, and explore bibliometric maps of science and medical articles related to dance. <b>Results:</b> The <i>Journal of Dance Medicine & Science</i> (<i>JDMS</i>) led in quantity of publications with over 304 articles in the seventeen-year period. Most DMS research is produced by authors in North America, Europe, and Australia, primarily examining Western dance styles. We observed a higher proportion of feminine names among first authors in DMS research, though further analysis is needed to understand overall gender distribution across all author positions. The field showed an annual growth rate average of 11.04% in publications. Our network analysis revealed distinct clusters of research themes, highlighting the multidisciplinary nature of DMS. <b>Conclusions:</b> Our analysis revealed significant growth in DMS research over the studied period. The <i>Journal of Dance Medicine & Science</i> emerged as the leading publication venue. Geographically, we found a concentration of research output from North America, Europe, and Australia, highlighting potential areas for expanding international collaboration. Gender distribution among authors was nearly balanced, with a slight majority of female first authors. Thematic analysis identified three primary research clusters: injury prevention, performance enhancement, and dance education, providing insight into the field's current focus areas. These findings offer a comprehensive overview of the DMS field, illustrating its evolution, key contributors, and emerging research themes, while also identifying areas for future development and collaboration.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"308-321"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reference Values for the Dynamic Evaluation Method of Lower Limb Joint Alignment (MADAAMI II) for Dancers.","authors":"Geovana Minikovski, Cecília Rabuske, Isis Juliene Rodrigues Leite Navarro, Willian Verdum, Ingrid Claudia Pereira Dos Santos, Cláudia Tarragô Candotti","doi":"10.1177/1089313X251360457","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X251360457","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> The aim of this study was to propose reference values for the Dynamic Evaluation Method of Lower Limb Joint Alignment (MADAAMI II). <b>Methods:</b> During the 2023 Joinville Dance Festival, 346 dancers (315 females and 31 males), aged between 15 and 58 years, with a minimum of 5 years of ballet experience, were randomly evaluated. The dancers were filmed performing the three-step sequence (demi plié, grand plié, and fondu) of the MADAAMI II, in the first foot position, with self-selected turnout and at 120 degrees. A single trained evaluator analyzed the videos using the method's scoring sheet, and the scores (foot, knee, pelvis, and general) were calculated. To verify if there was a difference between the scores of young and adult dancers, the Mann-Whitney <i>U</i> test was used, and to determine the reference values, the 10th, 15th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 85th, and 90th percentiles were calculated considering the total sample. <b>Results:</b> There was no significant difference between young and adult dancers regarding lower limb joint alignment, thus the reference values for the MADAAMI II scores can be used for all dancers aged 15 years and older. The reference values, based on the 15th and 85th percentiles, respectively, are: Foot Score (31-52); Knee Score (34-56); Pelvis Score (40-55); and General Score (115-156). <b>Conclusion:</b> The determined reference values can be used as a screening tool to determine the lower limb stability of dancers. This study can help in verifying the effectiveness of a specific training program and in detecting dancers at risk of injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"347-353"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145034447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}