Biomechanical References compiled by Margaret Wilson

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Ahonen, J., & Hobden, R. (2003). Biomechanical survey on arabesques and attitude croisee devant and their influence on the hip joint and pelvis in the open and closed kinetic chain. (Abstract). Journal of dance medicine & science, 7(2), 64.

Ahonen, J., (2004). A biomechanical approach to building arabesque. In R. Solomon &. J. Solomon (Eds.), Proceedings of the 14th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, San Francisco, CA.

Albers, D., Hu, R., McPoil, T, & Cornwall, M.(1992/1993). Comparison of foot plantar pressures during walking and en pointe. Kinesiology and medicine for dance, 15(1), 25-32.

Bannister, J. (1979). Investigation of the interrelationships of the pelvic angle, lumbar angle, hip mobility and low back pain of college students majoring in dance. Microforms Publications: University of Oregon.

Barnes, M., Krasnow, D., Tupling, S., & Thomas, M. (2000). Knee rotation in classical dancers during the grand plie. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 15(4), 140-147.

Becker, T. (1985). Kinetic and kinematic parameters of landing impact forces in the dance jump and leap. Microform Publications, University of Oregon.

Bejjani, F. (1987). Occupational biomechanics of athletes and dancers: a comparative approach. Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery, 4(3), 671-711.

Calvo, J., Iacopini, E., & Pellico, L. (2004). The spine and pelvis during grand battement: A 3-D video study. In R. Solomon & J. Solomon (Eds.), Proceedings of the 14th annual meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (p. 221). San Francisco, CA.

Chatfield, S. (1993). Electromyographic response of dancers to isokinetic work and select dance movements. Kinesiology and medicine for dance, 16(1), 60-82.

Chatfield, S., Barr, S., Woollacott, M., & Sveistrup, H. (1996). Electromyographic and kinematic analysis of movement repatterning in dance. Impulse: The international journal of dance science, medicine, and education, 4(3), 220-234.

Chatfield, S. (2003). Variability of electromyographic and kinematic measurement in dance medicine and science research. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 7(2), 42-48.

Clippenger-Robertson, K. (1986). Increasing functional range of motion in dance. kinesiology for dance, 8(3), 8-10.

Clippenger-Robertson, K. (1987). A unique challenge: biomechanical considerations in turnout. Journal of physical education, recreation & dance, 58(5), 37-40.

Clippenger-Robertson, K. (1990). Biomechanical considerations in turnout. In: R. Solomon, S. Minton, & J. Solomon (Eds.), Preventing dance injuries: An interdisciplinary perspective (pp. 75-102). Reston, VA: AAHPERD.

Clippenger, K. (2002). Complementary use of open and closed kinetic chain exercises Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 6(3), 77-78.

Clouser, J. (1994). The grand plie: Some physiological and ethical considerations. Impulse: The international journal of dance science, medicine, and education, 2(2), 83-86.

Cunningham, B., Kirjanov, N., Levine, S., & Schon, L. (1998). A comparative mechanical analysis of the pointe shoe toe-box: an in vitro study. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 26(4), 551-561.

D’Spain, K. (2000). Dance and technology: A pas de deux for post-humans. Dance Research Journal, 32(1), 2-23.

Daigle, L. (1987). Biomechanics and Labananalysis: a dual approach to the analysis of dance technique. Ann Arbor, MI: University Microfilms.

Davids, K., Glazier, P., Araujo, D., & Bartlett, R. (2003). Movement systems as dynamical systems: The functional role of variability and its implications for sports medicine. Sports Medicine, 33(4), 245-260.

Dozzi, P., & Winters, D. (1993). Biomechanical analysis of the foot during rises to full pointe: Implications for injuries to the metatarsal-phalangeal joints and shoe fedesign. Kinesiology and medicine for dance, 16 (1), 1-11.

Durfee, N., Welsh, T., & Dunn, J. (2004). Trends in IADMS conference presentations. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 8(3), 82-88.

Enghauser, R. (2003). Motor learning and the dance technique class. Journal of Dance Education, 3(3), 85-95.

Feipel, V., Dalenne, S., Dugailly, P., Salvia, P., & Rooze, M. (2004) Kinematics of the lumbar spine during classic ballet postures. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 19(4), 174-180.

Fiolkowski, P., &. Bauer, J. (1997). The effects of different dance surfaces on plantar pressures. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 1(2), 62-66.

Gamboian, N., Chatfield, S., Woollacott, M., Barr, S., & Klug, G. (1999). Effect of dance technique training and somatic training on pelvic tilt and lumbar lordosis alignment during quiet stance and dynamic dance movement. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 3(1), 5-14.

Gamboian, N., Chatfield, S., & Woollacott, M. (2000). Further effects of somatic training on pelvic tilt and lumbar lordosis alignment during quiet stance and dynamic dance movement. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 4(3), 90-98.

George, D., Vetter, R., Ludwig, K., Smith, D., & Gench, B. (1996). Effects of Current Concept's Reformer exercises on abdominal strength, hip flexibility, pelvic girdle alignment, and the vertical jump in modern dancers. Journal of interdisciplinary research in physical education, 1(2), 63-72.

Heiderscheit, B. (2000). Movement variability as a clinical measure for locomotion. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 16(4), 419-427.

Iacopini, E., Calvo, J., Martin, J., & Pellico, L. (2004). The effect of imagery on the performance of grand battement: Kinesiology of the spine and somatic perception. In R. Solomon & J. Solomon (Eds.), Proceedings of the 14th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (pp. 111- 116). San Francisco, CA.

Krasnow, D., & Chatfield, S. (1996). Dance science and the dance technique class. Impulse: The international journal of dance science, medicine, and education, 4(2), 162-172.

Krasnow, D., Monasterio, R., & Chatfield, S. (2001). Emerging concepts of posture and alignment. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 16(1), 8-16.

Kuno-Mizumura, M., Seta, A. & Mizumura, S. (2004) Biomechanical characteristics of arm movements by skilled dancers in ‘Swan Lake’. In R. Solomon & J. Solomon (Eds.), Proceedings of the 14th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, San Francisco, CA.

Kwon, Y. (2001). Study of dance in the mechanical perspective: Dance biomechanics. Korean Journal of Dance, 30, 123-133.

Kwon, Y. (2004) KINS 3592 Lecture notes, http//:www.twu.edu//biom/3592/

Lei, L., Laws, K., & Zhen, T. (1992). Angular momentum in dance turns: The Zi Tui Fan Shen. Kinesiology and Medicine for Dance, 14(2), 57-64.

Laws, K. (1980). Precarious aurora - an example of physics in partnering. Kinesiology for dance Newsletter, 2(3), 7 – 10.

Laws, K. (1985). The biomechanics of barre use. Kinesiology for dance, 7(4), 6-7.

Laws, K. (1985). Physics and dance. American Scientist (Vol. 73, pp. 426-431): Sigma XI Science Research Society.

Laws, K. (1985). The Physics of dance. Physics Today, 38(2), 24-31.

Laws, K. (1986). The application of physical principles to dance. In C. Shell (Ed.), The dancer as athlete (pp. 123-127). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.

Laws, K. (1986). The mechanics of the fouette turn. Kinesiology for dance, 28(4), 22-24.

Laws, K., &. Lee, K. (1989). The grand jeté - a physical analysis. Kinesiology for dance, 11(4), 12-13.

Laws, K., Briel, K., Donnalley, J., Platz, K., & Zarriello, J. (1991). Lifts in partnered dance. Kinesiology and medicine for dance, 13(2), 10-21.

Laws, K. (1991). The physics of dance: A general discussion. Kinesiology and medicine for dance, 3(2), 22-24.

Laws, K., & Fulkerson, L. (1992/1993). The slowing of pirouettes. Kinesiology and medicine for dance, 15(1), 72-80.

Laws, K., & Harvey, C. (1994). Physics, dance and the pas de deux. New York: Schrimer Books.

Laws, K. (1998). Momentum transfer in dance movement. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 13(4), 136-145.

Laws, K., & Petrie, C. (1999). Momentum transfer in dance movement: Vertical jumps. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 14(3), 138-140.

Laws, K. (2002). Physics and the art of dance: Understanding movement. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.

Liederbach, M., Dilgen, F., Daugherty, J., Richardson, M., & Rosen, J. (2003). Comparison of kinetic, kinematic and electromyographic activity and strength in dancers with ACL-reconstructed knees (abstract). Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 7(2), 61.

Magill, R (2001). Motor learning: Concepts and applications (6th ed.). Boston, McGraw Hill.

McMillan, A., Proteau, L., & Lebe, R.(1998). The effect of Pilates-based training on dancers' dynamic posture. Journal of dance medicine & science, 2(3), 101-107.

Meyers, M. (1982). Is the Grand plié obsolete? Dance Magazine, 6, 78-80.

Midgett, V., O'Bryant, H., Stone, M., & Johnson, R. (1993). Effects of arm position on hang time during a Grand Jeté. Kinesiology and medicine for dance, 15(2), 3- 22.

Miller, C., Paulos, L., Parker, R., & Fishell, M. (1990). The ballet technique shoe: A preliminary study of eleven differently modified ballet technique shoes using force and pressure plates. Foot & Ankle, 11(2), 97-100.

Minton, S. (1996). Assessment of the use of imagery in the dance classroom. Impulse: The international journal of dance science, medicine, and education, 4(4), 276-292.

Minton, S., & McGill, K. (1998). The effects of participation in dance technique classes on student performance on a spatial kinesthetic awareness test. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 2(2), 68-72.

Monasterio, R. (1996). Postural adjustment for voluntary leg movement in dancers. Microform Publications, Int'l Inst for Sport & Human Performance, University of Oregon.

Mouchnino, L., Aurenty, R., Massion, J., & Pedotti, A. (1992). Coordination between equilibrium and head-trunk orientation during leg movement: A new strategy built up by training. Journal of Neurophysiology, 7(6), 1587-1598.

Mouchnino, L., Mesure, S., Lizee, E., Landjerit, B., & Massion, J. (1998). Is the spinal column a rigid or articulated axis during leg movement? Human movement science, 17(3), 289-306.

Murgia, C. (1995). Relationships among selected kinetic and kinematic parameters of three types of dance leaps. Microform Publications, Int'l Inst for Sport & Human Performance, University of Oregon.

Nichols, L. (1979). Structure in motion: the influence of morphology, experience, and the ballet barre on verticality of alignment in the performance of the plié.
In D. L. Woodruff (Ed.), Essays in Dance Research from the 5th Cord Conference, New York, Congress on Research in Dance.

Overby, L. (1991/1992). Principles of motor learning applied to the teaching of dance technique. Kinesiology and medicine for dance, 14(1), 113-118.

Overby, L. (1993). Motor learning knowledge in the dance education curriculum. Journal of physical education, recreation & dance, 64(9), 42-44.

Paskevska, A. (2005). Ballet beyond tradition. New York: Routledge.

Poggini, L., Losasso, S., Cerreto, M., & Cesari, L. (1997). Jump ability in novice ballet dancers before and after training. Journal of dance medicine & science, 1 (2), p. 46-50.

Ranney, D. (1988). Biomechanics of dance. In P Clarkson & M. Skrinar (Eds.), Science of Dance Training (pp. 125- 144). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.

Rasmussen, C., & Hay, J. (1993). The illusion of suspension in selected dance leaps. Kinesiology and medicine for dance, 13(2), 23- 41.

Ryman, R. (1978). Kinematic analysis of selected grand allegro jumps. In D. L. Woodruff (Ed.), Essays in Dance Research from the 5th Cord Conference (pp. 231-242). New York, Congress on Research in Dance.

Ryman, R., & Ranney, D. (1979). A preliminary investigation of two variations of the grand battement devant. Dance Research Journal, 11, 2-11.

Simpson, K., Jameson, E., & Odum, S. (1996). Estimated patellofemoral compressive forces and contact pressures during dance landings. Journal of applied biomechanics, 12(1), 1-14.

Simpson, K., & Kanter, L. (1997). Jump distance of dance landings influencing internal joint forces: I. Axial forces. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 29(7), 916-927.

Simpson, K., & Pettit, M. (1997). Jump distance of dance landings influencing internal joint forces: II. Shear forces. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 29(7), 928-936.

Spriggs, J., Bonner, S., Brownstein, B., & Ojofeitimi, S. (2003). Smoothness during a multi-joint movement: 2D and 3D analysis between groups of differing skill levels. (Abstract). Journal of dance medicine & science, 7(2), 59.

Stalder, M. (1987). The effects of weight training for female ballet dancers. Kinesiology for Dance, 10(1), 9 – 11.

Stalder, M., Noble, B., & Wilkinson, J. (1990). The effects of supplemental weight training for ballet dancers. Journal of Applied Sport Science Research, 4 (3), p. 95 - 102.

Stephens, R. (1990). The neuroanatomical and biomechanical basis of flexibility exercises in dance. In R. Solomon, S. Minton and J. Solomon (Eds.), Preventing dance injuries: An interdisciplinary perspective (pp. 271-292). Reston, VA: AAHPERD.

Sugano, A., & Laws, K. (2002). Physical analysis as a foundation for pirouette training. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 17(1), 29-32.

Teitz, C., Harrington, R., & Wiley, H. (1985). Pressures on the foot in pointe shoes. Foot and Ankle 5(5), 216-221.

Trepman, E., Gellman, R., Solomon, R., Ramesh Murthy, K., Micheli, L., & De Luca, C. (1994). Electromyographic analysis of standing posture and demi-plie in ballet and modern dancers. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 26(6), 771-782.

Trepman, E., Gellman, R., Micheli, L., & De Luca, C. (1998). Electromyographic analysis of grand-plie in ballet and modern dancers. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 30(12), 1708-1720.

Van Emmerik, R., & van Wegen, E. (2000). On variability and stability in human movement. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 16, p. 394-406.

Welsh, T., Fitt, S., and Thompson, W. (1994). A comparison of forward and backward chaining strategies for teaching dance movement sequences. Impulse: The international journal of dance science, medicine, and education (Champaign, Ill.), 2(4), 262-274.

Werner, L. (1988). An electromyographic analysis of balance control in dancers: on relevé, with and without hyper-extended knees. Microform Publications, College of Human Development and Performance, University of Oregon.

Wiley, H. (1981). Laws of motion governing dance movement: a qualitative and kinematic analysis of Saut de Basque. New York: New York University.

Wilmerding, V. (1998). Electromyographic comparison of the développé devant at Barre and Centre. University Microfilms International.

Wilmerding, M., Heyward, V., King, M., Fiedler, K., Stidley, C., & Pett, S. (2001). Electromyographic comparison of the développé devant at barre and centre. Journal of dance medicine & science, 5(3), 69-74.

Wilson, M., Lim, B., and Kwon, Y. (2004). 3-dimensional kinematic analysis of grand rond de jambe en l’air: skilled v. novice dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science 8 (4), 108-115.

Woodruff, J. (1984). Plies: Some food for thought. Kinesiology for dance, 7(1), 8-9.

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