Is the Health Risk and Consequence of Generalised Joint Hypermobility Understood within a Classical Ballet Narrative? Concerns for Dance Practitioners

Autor/inn/en	Timmons, Wendy M.; Sproule, John; Mulholland, Rosemary
Titel	Is the Health Risk and Consequence of Generalised Joint Hypermobility Understood within a Classical Ballet Narrative? Concerns for Dance Practitioners
Quelle	In: Research in Dance Education, 24 (2023) 3, S.262-282 (21 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1464-7893
DOI	10.1080/14647893.2021.1940916
Schlagwörter	Human Body; Dance; Anxiety; Emotional Problems; Mental Disorders; Well Being; Aesthetics; Knowledge Level; Risk; Physiology + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Menschlicher Körper; Tanz; Angst; Mental illness; Geisteskrankheit; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Ästhetik; Wissensbasis; Risiko; Physiologie
Abstract	Generalised Joint Hypermobility (GJH) is a heritable disorder of the connective tissue that manifests as extreme range of motion in the joints; it is considered both an asset and health risk to the dancer. Recently, links between GJH, anxiety, emotional and mental wellbeing have been established. The experiences of GJH in professional dance artists (five male, four female; mean age = 32.3 yrs; range = 25-40 yrs) and Ballet masters (3 female & 1 male, mean experience 30.8 yrs.) were explored through semi-structured interviews (45-60 min). A biopsychosocial filter and qualitative reflective thematic approach were applied to the analysis. Emerging themes include; hypermobile aesthetic, professional values and preconceptions, choreographic trends, company strategies, intellectual curiosity, pedagogy and leadership. Participants agreed dancers with GJH characteristics met the direction and desired aesthetic for today's dance companies and choreographers. They showed a good understanding of the strengths and challenges of GJH but did not directly associate any psychosocial traits. The findings demonstrate that whilst commonly exploited for choreographic gains, the health risks and experience of GJH are not understood in the professional dance environment. Finally, we translate the practical implications of our findings for teaching dance in developmental environments. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01