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{"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}

{"title":"Assessing and Improving Mental Resilience in University Dancers: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Casey G Copeland, Thomas M Welsh, Rebecca Chuhak, Isabella Munoz, Sydney Neibert, Alana Moses, Jon S Bailey","doi":"10.1177/1089313X251390010","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X251390010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Resilience is fundamental for maintaining mental health. Research literature suggests that resilience training may have a major impact on improving mental health and reveals a need for mental health interventions in dance. However, there have been no empirical investigations into building this essential capacity in dancers. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to conduct a pilot investigation evaluating the effects of resilience training using dance-specific behavioral measures. <b>Method:</b> Four university dance majors, between 18 and 20 years old, completed 6 weeks of mental resilience training, consisting of 6 modules in an online application delivered through individual meetings with a resilience coach. We directly observed the effects of resilience training on dance-specific behaviors likely to be related to positive function in training environments (Eye-Contact, Self-Disapproval, and Blanking on Choreography). The individual patterns of behavior revealed by direct observations were evaluated using a multiple-baseline-across-participants-experimental design. Supplemental measures included self-reported assessments of depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), and mental health (RAND Mental Health Inventory) and were assessed as a pre-post comparison. <b>Results:</b> Behavioral indicators of positive function (Eye-Contact, Self-Disapproval, and Blanking on Choreography) showed statistically significant improvements (<i>P</i> values ranging from .008 to .031) after resilience training for each dancer, with a mean improvement of 61%. All 4 dancers also showed \"clinically important\" improvements in levels of anxiety, and 1 dancer showed \"clinically important\" improvements in levels of depression. Participants showed improvements in mental health and psychological distress, but changes in psychological wellbeing did not reach the threshold of statistical significance. <b>Conclusion:</b> The findings suggest that resilience training can improve both behavioral indicators of positive function and mental health in university dancers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"430-443"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145821677","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":"Relationship of Physical Fitness Parameters and Aesthetic Competence in Chinese Dance: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Jake K Ngo, Ross Cloak, Del P Wong, Matthew A Wyon","doi":"10.1177/1089313X251380097","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X251380097","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Dance is a widely popular physical art form, with over 500,000 dancers spanning six continents. While dance demands various physical capabilities, there is currently no comprehensive data on the relationship between physical fitness and aesthetic competence in the Chinese dance style. This pilot study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical fitness parameters and aesthetic competence in Chinese dance among pre-professional dancers, addressing a gap in genre-specific research. <b>Methods:</b> Twenty-four dance students (21 female, 3 male) from a vocational dance conservatoire participated. Physical fitness was assessed through tests of flexibility, lower body power, upper and lower body strength, balance, endurance, and aerobic capacity. Aesthetic competence was evaluated by two experienced judges using a standardized tool with seven criteria. <b>Results:</b> Male dancers were taller, heavier, and outperformed female dancers in plank hold time, jump height, 6RM bench press, 6RM squat, and aerobic capacity, but had a smaller hip abduction angle. No significant sex differences were found in the Y-balance test or total aesthetic scores. For female dancers (n = 21), backward stepwise regression identified anterior plank hold time, 6RM bench press load, and right posteromedial Y-balance reach as significant predictors of aesthetic competence, explaining 50% of the variance (<i>F</i>(3,17) = 4.12, <i>P</i> < .05, <i>R</i>² = .50). ANOVA showed no significant differences in aesthetic scores across three randomized video presentations (<i>F</i>(2,46) = 0.82, <i>P</i> = .44), with moderate inter-rater reliability (<i>r</i> = 0.54-0.68). Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of specific physical fitness parameters, including core endurance, upper body strength, and dynamic balance, as key contributors to aesthetic competence in pre-professional Chinese dancers. These insights provide valuable direction for training strategies aimed at enhancing performance for male and female dancers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"372-378"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145349175","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":"Resilience Coping, Mental Toughness, and Peer Motivational Climate as Potential Predictors and Protective Factors of Subjective Wellbeing in Pre-Professional Dancers.","authors":"Michelle Barr, Remco Polman","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261475760","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X261475760","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pre-professional dancers train within environments characterised by intense evaluation, perfectionistic norms, and high psychological and physical demands, making the identification of factors that support wellbeing particularly important. This study examined the extent to which internal psychological resources, and perceived peer motivational climate predicted subjective wellbeing in full-time Australian dance students, and whether peer climate mediated these relationships.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants (n = 158; <i>M</i>_age = 18.91) completed validated measures of resilient coping, mental toughness, peer motivational climate, and life satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Correlational analyses showed that resilient coping and mental toughness were positively associated with subjective wellbeing, supporting hypotheses that internal psychological resources contribute to dancers' wellbeing. Task-involving peer climate demonstrated a small positive association with wellbeing, with relatedness support emerging as the only significant sub-factor. Mediation analyses indicated that neither task- nor ego-involving peer climates mediated the relationships between resilient coping or mental toughness and wellbeing, suggesting these individual resources operate independently of perceived peer environments. Mental toughness was positively associated with perceptions of a task-involving climate, but this did not translate into indirect effects on wellbeing.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Findings highlight the important role of internal psychological resources in supporting dancers' wellbeing and suggest that while peer climates matter, their influence may be secondary to the individualised and competitive nature of pre-professional dance training. Implications for psychological skills training and supportive pedagogical practices are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"1089313X261475760"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799344","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":"Reliability and Validity of an Agility Assessment for Dancers: The Hexagon Test.","authors":"Cansu Akkuş, Bahar Kara, Taha İbrahim Yıldız, Volga Bayrakcı Tunay, İrem Düzgün","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261472622","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X261472622","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Agility is a fundamental motor skill in dance performance, enabling rapid and efficient changes of direction in response to choreographic, musical, and environmental demands. Despite its importance, there is no standardized, validated field-based agility test specifically established for dancers. This study aimed to evaluate the test-retest reliability, construct validity, and discriminative validity of the Hexagon Test in dancers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional test-retest study included 32 trained dancers (12 hip-hop, 10 ballet, and 10 Latin dancers; 20 females, 12 males; age: 23.0 ± 3.9 years) and 42 sedentary individuals (24 females, 18 males; age: 22.9 ± 2.9 years). Agility was assessed using the Hexagon Test (time in seconds) and the Edgren Side Step Test (ESST; distance in meters). All participants completed 2 testing sessions separated by 1 week under standardized conditions. Test-retest reliability was analyzed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change (MDC). Construct validity was examined using Pearson correlation analysis between the Hexagon Test and ESST. Discriminative validity was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Hexagon Test demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.96; 95% CI: 0.93-0.97). A strong negative correlation with the ESST (r = -0.72, <i>P</i> < .001) supported construct validity. ROC analysis revealed excellent discriminative validity, with an area under the curve of 0.91 (95% CI: 0.84-0.97), indicating a 91% probability of correctly distinguishing dancers from sedentary individuals.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Hexagon Test is a reliable and valid field-based tool for assessing agility in dancers. Its strong psychometric properties and practical feasibility support its use in dance performance screening and return-to-dance settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"1089313X261472622"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799372","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":"Orthorexia Nervosa Risk and Psychological Correlates in Higher-Education Dance Students.","authors":"Rocío Romero-Castillo, Manuel Pabón-Carrasco, Irene Baena-Chicón, Sebastián Gómez-Lozano, Federico Paris-García, Alfonso Vargas-Macías, Aurora Castro-Méndez","doi":"10.1177/1089313X261476134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X261476134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Orthorexia nervosa has been increasingly examined in performance-oriented populations; however, evidence in higher-education dance students remains limited, particularly across multiple dance disciplines and with integrated psychological assessment.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To examine orthorexia nervosa distribution among higher-education dance students across 4 disciplines (classical dance, contemporary, flamenco, and Spanish dance) and to analyse its association with psychological distress and body dissatisfaction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted with 318 students enrolled in higher-education dance programmes. Orthorexia was assessed using the ORTHO-15 and the Teruel Orthorexia Scale. Psychological distress and body dissatisfaction were measured using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) and the Body Shape Questionnaire-16 (BSQ-16). Group differences were analysed using one-way ANOVA and χ² tests. Associations were examined using Spearman's rank correlation coefficients. Independent predictors of orthorexia nervosa risk were identified using binary logistic regression (Forward LR), and model performance was evaluated using Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Orthorexia-related behaviours differed descriptively across disciplines; however, dance discipline did not independently predict orthorexia nervosa risk in the adjusted model. Orthorexia nervosa risk was strongly correlated with psychological distress (ρ = 0.802) and body dissatisfaction (ρ = 0.516). In the final regression model, psychological distress (OR = 1.316), body dissatisfaction (OR = 1.045), and sex (OR = 6.810) were independent predictors. The model demonstrated high discriminative accuracy (AUC = 0.945; 95% CI 0.916-0.975).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Orthorexia nervosa risk in higher-education dance students appears to be more closely associated with psychological vulnerability than with discipline-specific training characteristics. These findings highlight the importance of psychological monitoring and integrated health strategies within dance training environments to support student wellbeing.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"1089313X261476134"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148759528","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}