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Motor abilities in dance structure performance in female students.
Ljerka Srhoj1, Ratko Katić, Andreja Kaliterna
1Faculty of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Kinesiology, University of Split, Croatia.
Collegium Antropologicum
|July 20, 2006
Summary
Motor abilities like coordination and explosive strength significantly predict performance in folk and social dances. Dance training enhances these key motor skills in kinesiologic education.
Area of Science:
- Kinesiology
- Dance Science
- Motor Learning
Background:
- Folk and social dances require specific motor skills.
- Understanding the relationship between motor abilities and dance performance is crucial for effective kinesiologic education.
- Previous research has explored motor skill components in various physical activities, but the specific links to diverse dance forms need further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between motor abilities and performance in traditional Hvar folk dances (ciciliona, pasavijen) and modern social dances (cha-cha-cha, rock-'n'-roll).
- To determine which motor variables best predict performance in these distinct dance styles.
- To assess the role of dance as an educational tool for developing motor abilities in female students.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a sample of 78 female students from the Teacher Training College in Split.
- Employed a battery of 7 motor variables as predictors.
- Assessed performance in 4 dance types (2 folk, 2 social) as criterion variables.
- Applied canonical correlation, regression, and discriminant analyses.
Main Results:
- Two significant canonical correlations (0.94 and 0.73) were found between motor abilities and dance performance.
- Coordination was strongly linked to ciciliona performance, while explosive strength and coordination influenced other dances.
- Motor variables effectively predicted dance performance, with multiple correlations ranging from 0.73 to 0.93.
- Coordination, explosive strength, and speed were identified as key factors in general dance performance.
Conclusions:
- Motor abilities, particularly coordination and explosive strength, are significant determinants of performance in both folk and social dances.
- Dance performance is predictable by a battery of motor variables, highlighting the importance of physical conditioning.
- Dance is a valuable component of kinesiologic education, contributing to the development and maintenance of fundamental motor abilities.