Wyon Matthew A, Deighan Martine A, Nevill Alan M, Doherty Michael, Morrison Sharon L, Allen Nick, Jobson Simon J, George Simon
University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK.
J Strength Cond Res. 2007 May;21(2):389-93. doi: 10.1519/R-19405.1.
This study examined the cardiorespiratory and anthropometric indices of professional classical ballet dancers in relation to company seniority, gender, and supplemental training. Forty-nine participants from an international touring company carried out a peak Vo(2) test and vertical jump test. Anthropometric measurements and supplemental training activities were also recorded for each participant. Statistical analyses showed significant differences between gender and dancer seniority levels. Gender differences were seen for jump height (M = 52.7 +/- 7.12 cm; F = 37.6 +/- 5.32 cm) and peak Vo(2) (M = 49.32 +/- 3.72 ml.kg(-1).min(-1); F = 43.3 +/- 5.16 ml.kg(-1).min(-1)). Differences were also seen between dancer levels for peak Vo(2) (artist = 46.47 +/- 4.67 ml.kg(-1).min(-1); first artist = 42.72 +/- 5.81 ml.kg(-1).min(-1); soloist = 43.38 +/- 7.14 ml.kg(-1).min(-1); principal = 49.04 +/- 3.63 ml.kg(-1).min(-1)) and jump height (artist = 42.0 +/- 9.11 cm; first artist = 50.33 +/- 11.65 cm; soloist = 45.6 +/- 9.78 cm; principal = 44.67 +/- 9.53 cm). Pairwise post hoc comparisons showed that corps and principals had significantly greater relative peak Vo(2) than first artists and soloists (p < 0.05), while soloists and first artists had significantly greater jump heights compared to principals and corps (p < 0.05). Analysis of covariance modeling indicated that the self-reported mode of supplemental training had no association with relative peak Vo(2) or the percentage at which ventilatory threshold occurred. The present study has provided further insight into the cardiorespiratory profiles of classical ballet dancers, where soloists have significantly greater power capacities compared to principals and corps, who in turn had significantly greater aerobic power. These data can help guide strength and conditioning intervention strategies that need to take into account the nuances of the different seniority levels within a dance company.
本研究考察了专业古典芭蕾舞演员的心肺功能指标和人体测量指标与剧团资历、性别及补充训练之间的关系。来自一家国际巡回演出剧团的49名参与者进行了最大摄氧量测试和垂直跳跃测试。还记录了每位参与者的人体测量数据和补充训练活动。统计分析表明，性别和舞者资历水平之间存在显著差异。在跳跃高度（男性=52.7±7.12厘米；女性=37.6±5.32厘米）和最大摄氧量（男性=49.32±3.72毫升·千克⁻¹·分钟⁻¹；女性=43.3±5.16毫升·千克⁻¹·分钟⁻¹）方面存在性别差异。在最大摄氧量方面，不同舞者级别之间也存在差异（普通演员=46.47±4.67毫升·千克⁻¹·分钟⁻¹；一级演员=42.72±5.81毫升·千克⁻¹·分钟⁻¹；独舞演员=43.38±7.14毫升·千克⁻¹·分钟⁻¹；首席演员=49.04±3.63毫升·千克⁻¹·分钟⁻¹），在跳跃高度方面也存在差异（普通演员=42.0±9.11厘米；一级演员=50.33±11.65厘米；独舞演员=45.6±9.78厘米；首席演员=44.67±9.53厘米）。两两事后比较表明，普通演员和首席演员的相对最大摄氧量显著高于一级演员和独舞演员（p<0.0
