As classical ballet is an aesthetic art form, physiological characteristics of professional dancers such as flexibility are often dictated, albeit indirectly, by artistic directors or choreographers. However, the most aesthetically desirable dancers may not be the most durable. In order to test these hypotheses, several initial studies were carried out. Video analysis concluded that classical ballet is a high intensity, intermittent form of exercise, at performance level, but ...
As classical ballet is an aesthetic art form, physiological characteristics of professional dancers such as flexibili...