Dance Science Research and the Modern Dancer

Donna Krasnow, Motaz Kabbani
From: Medical Problems of Performing Artists: Volume 14 Number 1: Page 16 (March 1999)

Abstract: While the literature abounds with studies examining classical dancers, considerably less has been published about modern dancers. The focus of this paper is to review and to compare articles involving research about the modern dancer. The selection process was restricted to articles that employed research methodology involving subjects, testing procedures, and data collection. While there are many articles that involve theoretical discussions of modern dance, this review concentrates on specific results from analytic studies. The limitations to this search include the following: articles written and published in English, articles published in journals or books, and restrictions on source materials available. Finally, a small sample of theoretical articles are included to give an example of the variety of other topics currently found in the literature

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