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The m/r SEBT: development of a functional screening tool for dance educators
Margaret Wilson1, Glenna Batson
1Department of Theatre and Dance, Dep. 3951, 1000 E. University Avenue, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071-3951, USA. Tel 307-766-5138, fax 307-766-2197. mawilson@uwyo.edu.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists
|November 30, 2014
Summary
This study introduces a modified Star Excursion Balance Test (m/r SEBT) for dance auditions. While not fully validated, it helps assess dancer readiness and injury risk for targeted training.
Area of Science:
- Dance science
- Sports medicine
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Dance screenings offer valuable data on dancer readiness for training.
- Translating scientific screening data into practical knowledge for dance teachers remains a challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a preseason assessment tool translating scientific findings into practical information for dance teachers during auditions.
- To provide a baseline assessment for stratifying technical levels and identifying injury risk in dancers.
Main Methods:
- Development of a modified Star Excursion Balance Test (m/r SEBT) from the original SEBT.
- Collaborative, multisite research over 3 years involving over 100 dancers across the US and UK.
- Modifications focused on dance specificity and increased balance challenges.
Main Results:
- The m/r SEBT, despite lacking robust face/content validity as a balance screen, yielded qualitative criteria for an assessment tool.
- The tool aids in identifying injury risk and informing recommendations for supplemental training or medical follow-up.
- The developed tool serves as a bridge between scientific knowledge and practical application for dance educators.
Conclusions:
- The m/r SEBT offers a feasible assessment tool for preseason dance auditions, aiding in dancer evaluation.
- The tool assists dance teachers in making informed decisions regarding dancer training and injury prevention.
- Further validation is needed, but the current evolution supports practical application in dance pedagogy.
