ANALYSIS OF CHANGEMENT DE PIED, ECHAPPÉ AND SISSONNE FERMÉ JUMPS IN FEMALE BALLET DANCERS

In classical ballet, jumping should stand more on technique and elegance rather than maximal height. This study aimed to investigate dancers’ ability to perform stable jumps with classical ballet technique. Twenty-two female dancers [divided in two groups: Expert: n=12; Novice, n=10] were recruited...

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Published in:Kinesiologia slovenica 2019-01, Vol.25 (1), p.45-52
Main Authors: Mannacio, E, Ripani, M, Ciccarelli, A, Poggini, L, Condello, G, Tessitore, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ballet
Dance
Exercise
Jumping
Medicine
Physical fitness
Physiology
Science
Skills
Sports training
Strength training
Teaching
Weightlifting
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Summary:In classical ballet, jumping should stand more on technique and elegance rather than maximal height. This study aimed to investigate dancers’ ability to perform stable jumps with classical ballet technique. Twenty-two female dancers [divided in two groups: Expert: n=12; Novice, n=10] were recruited to perform three vertical jump protocols: 1) Changement de Pied (CHA), composed by 5 consecutive jumps; 2) Echappé (ECH), composed by two consecutive ‘Echappé’ jumps; and 3) Sissonne Fermé (SF) jumps. Through an Optojump Next system were measured: a) Height (H) of jumps; b) Jumping Point Gap (JPG) and c) Used Area (UA). The CHA analysis showed differences between consecutive jumps for JPG (p=0.003). An approach to significance (p=0.52) and a difference (p=0.42) between groups were found for H and JPG respectively, while no differences were found for UA. The ECH analysis revealed main differences between jumps for H (p< 0.001), JPG (p=0.003) and UA (p< 0.001), post-hoc analysis showed differences (p
ISSN:1318-2269
2232-4062
DOI:10.52165/kinsi.25.1.45-52