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{"title":"Shy Dancers Experience Less Flow and More Trait Anxiety and Shame: A Group Comparison Study.","authors":"Mariko Iwabuchi, Paula Thomson, Sarah Victoria Jaque","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261441375","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X261441375","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> There is limited research on the impact of shyness on dancers; a personality trait that is characterized by reticence, timidity, and a sense of social discomfort. This study investigated dispositional flow, trait anxiety, and internalized shame among shy dancers. <b>Methods:</b> For this cross-sectional IRB approved study, 302 pre-professional and professional dancers were recruited from a state university. Four self-report measures were administered. Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) was used to examine the differences in dispositional global flow, trait anxiety, and shame among three groups of dancers with high, moderate, or low shyness. A post hoc exploratory descriptive MANCOVA examined group differences in the nine flow dimensions. Stepwise linear regression analysis determined significant predictors of shyness. <b>Results:</b> High and moderate shy dancers were more likely to endorse lower levels of dispositional flow and higher trait anxiety and shame compared to low shy dancers. There were group differences in dispositional flow dimensions; high and moderate shy dancers reported less challenge-skill balance, merging of action and awareness, clear goals, concentration on the task at hand, sense of control, loss of self-consciousness, and autotelic experience compared to low shy dancers. When high shy and moderate shy dancers were compared, high shy dancers had increased trait anxiety and internalized shame and decreased loss of self-consciousness. In addition, internalized shame, dispositional flow (negative), and then trait anxiety were found to be predictors of shyness. These variables explained 30.2% of the variance in shyness. <b>Conclusions:</b> Shy dancers endorsed lower levels of dispositional flow, while having higher trait anxiety and internalized shame, which may influence their continued participation in dance. Professionals working with shy dancers should consider ways to help shy dancers adjust to different evaluative aspects of dance and manage anxiety and feelings of shame. Future research should consider investigating best practices in supporting shy dancers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"790-797"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785339","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":"Teacher and Student Perceptions of Jump Quality: Deriving Objective Thresholds and Examining Rating Agreement in Adolescent Ballet Dancers.","authors":"Raluca-Ioana Mihaila, Anna Schrefl, Scarlett Brass, Ella Dennehy, Matt Wyon, George Metsios, Nico Kolokythas","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261431883","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X261431883","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Jumping is fundamental to vocational ballet training, yet physiological metrics are rarely assessed, leaving teachers and students reliant on subjective appraisals of jump quality. The accuracy of these perceptual judgements and their relationship to objective performance remain largely unexplored in young dancers. <b>Purpose:</b> To establish teacher-referenced countermovement jump (CMJ) thresholds corresponding to 1-5 ordinal ratings of jump quality in adolescent ballet dancers, and to examine student-teacher agreement patterns across sex and developmental stages. <b>Methods:</b> In a cross-sectional study of 133 vocational ballet students (84 females, 49 males; aged 11-19 years), teachers rated jump quality (1-5 scale) during standardized ballet sequences while students self-rated their abilities. CMJ height was assessed via Optojump. Receiver operating characteristic analysis with Youden's J optimization derived sex- and age-specific thresholds mapping teacher ratings to CMJ cut-points (cm). Student-teacher agreement was evaluated using quadratically weighted Cohen's <i>k</i>, confusion matrices, and McNemar tests. Analyses were stratified by sex and year-group (Y7-9, Y10-11, Y12-14). <b>Results:</b> Teacher-anchored thresholds increased with age and were higher in males (M Y10-11: 31.5-37.6 cm across rating categories; F Y10-11: 25.6 cm for ratings ≥4). CMJ demonstrated moderate discriminative ability (AUCs 0.41-0.88), indicating meaningful but incomplete correspondence with teacher ratings. Student-teacher agreement was partial (<i>k_w</i> = 0.05-0.55), with no directional bias in females but systematic patterns in males: teachers rated older males approximately one category higher than self-ratings (median difference = 1, <i>P</i> < .01). DeLong tests confirmed consistent discriminative ability across groups (<i>P</i> > .05). Sensitivity analyses verified robustness to leg-length adjustment, teacher clustering, and outlier exclusion. <b>Conclusions:</b> Sex- and age-specific CMJ thresholds provide practical benchmarks for calibrating subjective judgements in ballet pedagogy. Moderate AUCs reflect the multi-dimensional nature of jump quality, encompassing aesthetic and technical elements beyond vertical displacement. Systematic student under-rating relative to teacher assessment, particularly among older males, highlights the need for pedagogical strategies supporting realistic self-appraisal alongside technical development.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"716-728"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147515663","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":"Experiences of Participants in Intergenerational Dance Programmes: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.","authors":"Siobhán M O'Reilly, Orfhlaith Ní Bhriain, Sarah Dillon, Amanda M Clifford","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261427128","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X261427128","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Intergenerational programmes can provide numerous benefits including fostering meaningful relationships and improving understanding of other age groups. Despite a recent increase in popularity, intergenerational dance programmes remain under-researched and under-synthesised. The aim of this review was to synthesise the qualitative research on participants' opinions and experiences of intergenerational dance programmes. <b>Methods:</b> A qualitative evidence synthesis was conducted. Nine databases (CINAHL, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, PubMed/Medline (Central), PsycINFO, Cochrane-Central, Web of Science, Scopus, Performing Arts Periodicals Database, and Applied Social Sciences Indexes and Abstracts were searched using search terms including <i>intergenerational</i> and <i>dance</i>. Papers were screened using <i>Rayyan</i> software and critically appraised using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. The trustworthiness of the findings was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research (CERQual) tool. Thematic synthesis was used to analyse the findings. <b>Results:</b> Six papers were included in the final synthesis. The first theme <i>Socialisation, Communication and Participant Connections</i> and its two sub-themes <i>Building an intra and intergenerational community</i> and <i>Intergenerational Bonds Formed through Dance</i> demonstrated that the dance aspect was just as important and enjoyable for participants as the socialisation. The second theme was <i>Biopsychosocial benefits of dance</i>, with two sub-themes: <i>A challenging yet rewarding experience for all</i> and <i>self-perceived health benefits for older adults</i>. These themes highlight feelings of pride, improved self-perceived health, and feeling energised. <b>Conclusion:</b> Intergenerational dance programmes were found to offer a safe community that fostered meaningful relationships, dissolved age-related stereotypes, and encouraged participants to be more active. More effort is needed to ensure the voice of the younger populations are adequately represented in these studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"837-847"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147624081","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":"Health-Related Quality of Life and Sleep Patterns in University Dancers Over an Academic Year.","authors":"Victoria Fauntroy, Sarah Marie Littleton, Kieryn Freeman, Holly Klee","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261420373","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X261420373","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> University dancers endure psychological and physical stress over the academic year which may impact their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and sleep patterns. Previously, university dancers reported decreased HRQoL and poor sleep quality over one semester. Although some information exists on HRQoL and sleep among the dance population, there is limited data on the changes of these variables over an academic year. Thus, we examined (1) relationships between and (2) changes in HRQoL and sleep over an academic year in university dancers. <b>Methods:</b> Twenty-two university dancers (20.5 ± 8.8 years) completed the Short-Form 20 (SF-20) and Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire at 8 specific points over the 2021-2022 academic year. SF-20 scores were coded (scale = 0-100) with higher values describing better health. Five items summed to calculate the Sleep Difficulty Score (SDS) with higher scores describing worse sleep. Pearson correlations between HRQoL and sleep were run at each time point. Based on small-to-moderate correlations, two separate repeated measure ANOVAs followed by Bonferroni-pairwise comparisons analyzed changes in sum HRQoL and sleep over time (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.05). <b>Results:</b> Correlations between HRQoL and sleep were significant at 4 out of 8 time points (T4: <i>r</i> = -0.6, <i>p</i> = 0.004; T5: <i>r</i> = -0.5, <i>p</i> = 0.01; T7: <i>r</i> = -0.5, <i>p</i> = 0.02; T8: <i>r</i> = -0.6, <i>p</i> = 0.002). HRQoL and sleep changed during the study (HRQoL Greenhouse-Geiser results: <i>F</i>_(4.4,92.7) = 4.0, <i>p</i> = 0.004; partial η² = 0.2; SDS Sphericity-Assumed results: <i>F</i>_(7,147) = 7.9, <i>p</i> < 0.001; partial η² = 0.3). HRQoL changed from T1-to-T2 (<i>p</i> = 0.03), while SDS changed from T1-to-T2, T1-to-T3, T1-to-T6, T1-to-T7, T1-to-T8, T4-to-T7, and T5-to-T7 (range: <i>p</i> < 0.001 to 0.03). <b>Conclusions:</b> University dancers' sleep fluctuated more than HRQoL over the year. The first 8 weeks of the semester seem to be critical for university dancers as their HRQoL and sleep declined heading into midterm evaluations. Further research is needed to validate HRQoL measures in dancers. Practitioners may use this information to aid in the maintenance and improvement of overall well-being in their dancers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"639-646"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146776912","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 Participatory Action Research Approach to Develop Bone Stress Injury Prevention Strategies in Classical Ballet.","authors":"Louise Drysdale, Liam Toohey, Kate Pumpa, Phil Newman","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261430396","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X261430396","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> Bone stress injuries (BSI) result in lengthy rehabilitation periods for professional and pre-professional ballet dancers. For dancers who sustain BSI, there is a high chance of recurrence, which may affect future dance participation and career opportunities. This research engaged stakeholders from a classical ballet company to co-create BSI prevention strategies. <b>Design:</b> Participatory action research. <b>Methods:</b> Stakeholder-researchers (n = 17) within a professional ballet company participated in four sequential focus group meetings. Their roles included: Artistic staff, current/former dancers, clinicians, community engagement, events, marketing, facilities management, and philanthropy. Meetings were recorded, transcribed, and coded thematically. Finally, the group drafted a BSI prevention proposal for the organisation. <b>Results:</b> Stakeholder-researchers felt improving health literacy for recreational dancers in the community was important, as there may be an onflow of poor health behaviours from the community level into to pre-professional and professional settings. Priorities for prevention in the professional setting were improving access to onsite health services, annual health evaluations, refining safeguarding policies, and investigating wearable technology. Priorities for the community included targeted BSI education for dancers, teachers, and families. The artistic process, poor nutrition, stress, lack of load monitoring strategies, and glorification of dancing despite injury, are barriers to BSI prevention in both professional and community settings. Systemic barriers such as funding, and community access to dance-informed health practitioners were identified. Dancers may not utilise health services for 'athletes', because they identify strongly as artists. <b>Conclusion:</b> Stakeholder-researchers collaborated through PAR to identify and prioritise strategies for BSI prevention. Health literacy surveys and ongoing systematic injury surveillance were recommended to evaluate intervention effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"682-696"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147487841","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":"Functional Impact and Pain Assessment in Injured Pre-Professional Dancers: A Prospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Matilde Marques Almeida, Margarida Mota Freitas, João Paulo Moita, Maria João Leite","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261494743","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X261494743","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Musculoskeletal injuries are common among adolescent pre-professional dancers, who face increasing technical demands during periods of rapid growth. Understanding how these injuries affect function, differ across training levels and vary by dance modality is essential for improving health and performance in elite training environments. The purposes of this study were to characterize the functional impact and clinical profile of dance-related musculoskeletal injuries in pre-professional adolescent dancers using the Self-Estimated Functional Inability because of Pain (SEFIP) questionnaire, examine the association between SEFIP and pain intensity measured with the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and explore differences according to sex, age, training level and dance modality.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This prospective observational study was conducted over four academic semesters in an elite pre-professional dance school. Pre-professional dance students aged 9 to 19 years presenting with dance-related injuries were consecutively recruited from the school's clinical department. Data collected included demographics, injury mechanism and onset. Functional impact was measured using the SEFIP questionnaire, and pain intensity using the NPRS. Statistical analyses included <i>t</i>-tests, Chi-square tests, Mann-Whitney <i>U</i>, Kruskal-Wallis tests and Spearman correlations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 437 injury episodes were recorded. Most injuries were overuse-related (59.0%) and insidious in onset (62.6%). SEFIP scores (median = 2 (IQR 1-3)) showed no sex differences, but correlated strongly with the NPRS (<i>r</i> = .71). Lower limbs and the lumbar spine were most frequently affected. Ballet accounted for the highest number of injuries overall, consistent with its greater representation in the training curriculum.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Overuse injuries predominate in adolescent dancers and are shaped by training load, growth-related vulnerability and stylistic demands. These findings support the need for age-specific monitoring, functional screening and improved load management. These findings suggest that the SEFIP score may represent a useful and context-appropriate tool for assessing functional impact of injuries in pre-professional dance populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"1089313X261494743"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149225278","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":"\"What Makes a Healthy Dancer? Environmental, Cultural, and Individual Factors Identified Across Stakeholders of Non-Professional Dance\".","authors":"Melanie Fuller, Joanna Nicholas, Danica Hendry, Julia Barry, Louise Drysdale, Haydee Ferguson, Alycia Fong Yan, Claire Hiller, Rachel E Ward","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261487759","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X261487759","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dance is a popular physical activity in Australia, but participation drops in later adolescence, and injuries, eating disorders, poor sleeping habits, and mental health issues exist. Health literacy is important for improving health, and the beliefs of stakeholders can guide health interventions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study surveyed Australian non-professional dancers 18 years and over (n = 84); parents/guardians of dancers under 18 (n = 31), and; dance teachers (n = 27), and aimed to investigate qualitatively: (1) beliefs of what makes a healthy dancer; and quantitatively; (2) what participants would like to know about health to support their dancing; (3) where or from whom participants accessed health information, and the factors that determine information quality; and (4) what perceived barriers exist to engagement with information in Australian non-professional dance. Thematic analyses of the qualitative data, and frequency of responses per participant of the quantitative data were conducted. The University of New South Wales Human Research Ethics Committee approved this study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Qualitative themes were broader environmental and cultural aspects, as well as individual dancer aspects. Participants wanted to know more about recovery practices, fatigue management, nutrition, training planning, and mental health. Participants accessed health information from dance teachers, and physiotherapists, and all participant groups recognised financial expense and limited time as barriers to engagement in dance health education resources.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Australian non-professional dancers, parents, and teachers recognised aspects that influenced what makes a healthy dancer. Most participants sought health information from dance teachers and physiotherapists. Future research could explore the appropriateness of, and how to prepare, dance teachers to provide high-quality health education to dancers and parents. Physiotherapists with existing dance knowledge may be well placed to deliver dance specific health education, to help inform dancers, parents, and teachers in a time efficient, easily understood and inexpensive manner.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"1089313X261487759"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149128664","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 Qualitative Examination of Decision Making Among University Students With Regards Engaging in Dance or Tai Chi.","authors":"Jie Lu, Tracey J Devonport, Matthew Wyon","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261489240","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X261489240","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Guided by the COM-B (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation) model of behaviour, this qualitative study sought to identify perceived facilitators and barriers influencing university students' decision-making regarding participation in dance and Tai Chi activities.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 university students (Mage = 26 years; SD = ±8.56). Data were analysed using reflective thematic analysis to deductively identify capability, opportunity, and motivation factors influencing decision-making regarding participation in dance and Tai Chi activities.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Whilst participants recognised several positive physical and mental health outcomes that may result from physical activity, serval barriers were identified regarding participation in dance and Tai Chi. For dance participation, these included confidence issues (n = 8), gender stereotypes (n = 10), financial constraints (n = 10), time limitations (n = 8), and perceived high skill difficulty (n = 4). For Tai Chi, barriers included perception of it being an elderly activity (n = 6), limited advertising (and thus awareness) in western contexts (n = 6), and social media anxiety regarding uniqueness (n = 4). Perceived facilitators of participation included social media exposure for dance (n = 5), family support for both activities (n = 3), and knowledge of health benefits, particularly for Tai Chi (n = 11).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study reveals gender stereotypes in dance and age-related perceptions of Tai Chi as presenting barriers for participation, alongside with practical constraints of time and finances. Findings suggest that dance and Tai Chi health interventions should leverage social media platforms for promotion, addressing stereotypes, focus on beginner-friendly approaches, and emphasise immediate and long-term benefits. Dance interventions should incorporate contemporary and culturally aligned genres to enhance appeal among younger demographics.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"1089313X261489240"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149041228","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":"Prevalence of Achilles Tendinopathy in Bharatanatyam Dancers.","authors":"Anusha A Bhat, Kavitha Raja, Kalashree Hadya Ananda, Pathak Anupama Anand","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261479318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X261479318","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Overuse injuries such as Achilles tendinopathy (AT) are common in dancers due to repetitive loading and biomechanical stress. Although ballet has been studied extensively, very little research exists on Indian classical dance forms. This exploratory study aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of Achilles tendinopathy (AT) among Bharatanatyam dancers in Karnataka, India, using the VISA-A questionnaire, and to explore potential associated risk factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 106 Bharatanatyam dancers aged 18 to 45 years, recruited through social media and peer networks. Participants were proficient in English and actively engaged in dance practice. Those with a history of lower limb injury, surgery, or insufficient physical activity were excluded. Data collection included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF), a survey of known risk factors, and the VISA-A questionnaire. Associations between VISA-A scores and potential risk factors were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 106 dancers (102 females, 4 males), 68.9% demonstrated signs of AT. All male participants presented with mild symptoms, while females reported AT with greater symptom variability. No significant correlation was found between VISA-A scores and years of dance or sports participation (<i>P</i> > .05). No significant associations were identified between the examined demographic and training-related variables and either VISA-A scores or Achilles tendon symptom status in the multivariable regression analyses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings provide preliminary evidence of a substantial burden of Achilles tendinopathy among Bharatanatyam dancers, although confirmation in adequately powered studies is required. This study suggests that commonly assumed risk factors, such as years of dance practice and sports involvement, did not show a significant correlation with VISA-A scores. These findings emphasize the need for early identification and management of AT in dancers to prevent long-term impairments and improve their performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"1089313X261479318"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148900504","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":"Dance as Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease: A Scoping Review of Motor, Non-Motor, and Cognitive Outcomes.","authors":"Simran Rooprai, Nicholas Ramcharran, Caitlin van den Hoorn, Jenna Smith-Turchyn, Nicole D Anderson, Joseph Fx DeSouza","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261479319","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X261479319","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dance is a multimodal experience, integrating movement and music, with cognitive and psychosocial effects, potentially providing a non-pharmacological care approach for persons with Parkinson's disease (PwPD). While numerous studies have investigated motor outcomes following dance interventions, less is known about the degree to which cognitive and non-motor outcomes are explored. The objective of this scoping review was to explore the scope and characteristics of dance-based interventions for PD, focusing on how cognitive and non-motor domains are represented relative to motor outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodological framework for scoping reviews, the PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases were searched to identify relevant literature, followed by title, abstract, and full text screening by three independent reviewers. Studies reporting the effects of dance on motor, non-motor, or cognitive health of PwPD were included. Data were extracted on study and intervention characteristics, as well as outcome domains and measurement tools.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-eight studies met the inclusion criteria. The most used interventions were tango and Dance for Parkinson's Disease (DfPD) programs, typically delivered in community settings, twice weekly, for approximately 60 minutes per session. Motor symptoms were assessed most frequently (89%), followed by non-motor (76%) and cognitive domains (47%). Collectively, non-motor and cognitive outcomes were increasingly assessed within the last decade.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While cognitive and non-motor symptoms contribute significantly to disease burden, motor outcomes continue to dominate dance-based literature in PD. Future research should continue to explore symptomatology beyond motor outcomes within dance-based literature in PD.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"1089313X261479319"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148882229","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}