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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Exercise Science
  • Youth Physical Activity
  • Dance Education

Background:

  • Most youth do not meet physical activity guidelines.
  • Dance is a popular activity for girls, with potential for increasing physical activity.
  • This study examined physical activity in various youth dance styles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the physical activity levels of children and adolescents in seven different dance types.
  • To compare activity levels across dance styles, age groups, and class settings.
  • To determine the percentage of youth meeting physical activity guidelines during dance classes.

Main Methods:

  • 264 girls (154 children, 110 adolescents) participated in 66 classes across 17 private studios and 4 community centers in San Diego.
  • Physical activity was measured using accelerometers.
  • Activity levels were calculated as a percentage of class time.

Main Results:

  • Participants averaged 17.2 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (36% of class).
  • Activity varied by age and dance type; hip-hop was most active (57% for children), Latin-flamenco least (13.6% for children).
  • Children were more active than adolescents in most styles, and activity was higher in private studios.

Conclusions:

  • Overall physical activity in youth dance classes was low, with only 8% of children and 6% of adolescents meeting guidelines.
  • To enhance physical activity, teaching methods could be adapted, or more active dance styles could be emphasized.
  • Dance can be a viable option for increasing youth physical activity if class structures and content are optimized.