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Margaret Wilson1, Jennifer L Deckert

  • 1Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA. mawilson@uwyo.edu

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Dance kinesiology students learned to assess peer dancers for alignment and symmetry, recommending exercises to improve movement. This peer-led screening fostered wellness and educational support within the dance department.

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Area of Science:

  • Dance science
  • Kinesiology
  • Movement education

Background:

  • Dance programs increasingly focus on student wellness and injury prevention.
  • Peer-to-peer learning models can enhance educational engagement and support.
  • Assessing dancers' functional movement patterns is crucial for performance and health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To train dance kinesiology students in administering a movement screening protocol.
  • To evaluate the impact of peer-led assessments on dancers' body awareness and movement patterns.
  • To foster a departmental culture of wellness and education through a collaborative screening initiative.

Main Methods:

  • Dance kinesiology students were trained to conduct a screening protocol on peer dancers.
  • The protocol involved assessing alignment and functional symmetry.

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  • Students provided personalized exercise recommendations for balanced movement patterns.

    • Main Results:

    • Students gained practical experience in movement assessment and intervention.
    • The screening process facilitated dialogue and peer support among dancers.
    • Dancers received guidance on understanding and managing their individual physical capacities and limitations.

    Conclusions:

    • A peer-led dance screening protocol effectively enhances student learning in kinesiology.
    • This approach promotes body awareness, balanced movement, and a supportive wellness culture in dance departments.
    • Low-stakes, peer-guided assessments can be valuable educational and supportive tools for dancers.