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What is Dance

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Scientific Perspectives and Emerging Developments in Dance and the Performing Arts
Combination of rhythmic body movements, usually accompanied by music.
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Different Possibilities of Biomechanical Analysis in Dance
Fabiola Bertu Medeiros (Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Brazil)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 24
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-4261-3.ch001
Abstract
This chapter aims to present different assessment methods in biomechanics applied to the dance field. The chapter begins by clarifying some biomechanical concepts to enhance understanding. Thus, the advantages and disadvantages of tests such as dynamic, kinematic, electromyographic, and inverse dynamic analysis will be discussed to provide information to dance professionals use in the field. At the end of the chapter, professionals who work with dancers may choose the most suitable test for the desired evaluation of their students and the equipment that can better fit into the dance school/studio infrastructure and budget.
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Dance for Parkinson's: Effects on Cognition and Quality of Life
It is an artistic expression. Body practice that has an organised set of movements and gestures with rhythm. Usually accompanied by music.
Published in Chapter: Dance for Parkinson's: Effects on Cognition and Quality of Life; From: Scientific Perspectives and Emerging Developments in Dance and the Performing Arts
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