Development of a training costume for reading the dynamics of movements of a classical dance dancer

• Main Authors: Poluchovich, Iryna, Zakharkevich, Oksana, Kuleshova, Svetlana, Koshevko, Juliya, Shvets, Galyna
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Subjects: Costumes; Dance; Photogrammetry; Prototypes; Training; Wearable technology
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0173480

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, there was a great need to bring almost all aspects of human life online. It significantly influenced the work of fitness, gyms, and choreographic groups. Since control over the performance of elements plays an essential role in dancing, this study aims to create a training costume for reading the dynamics of movements of a classical dance dancer. A preliminary analysis of smart technologies used in clothing was carried out. The selected wearable technologies for data reading allowed the construction of the built-in technology for the dance costume. Two prototypes of dance costumes for girls were made. They consist of bodysuits and tights, over which a chiton is put on. The study of the dynamics of movements that was performed by photogrammetry and video recording showed the necessity of using the sensors for movement tracking. The constructed built-in technology is based on the Arduino platform. It was confirmed that this technology meets the requirements of consumers’ safety, ensures their comfort, and does not depend on the composition of the fabric. The results of the prototypes’ assessments with the use of Kansei engineering showed that the costume made of synthetic fabrics was favored by dancers better.