Relação entre a postura corporal e os movimentos do balé clássico: estudo de caso

Abstract

Classical ballet is an art that requires the repetition of technical movements that cause high stress to the musculoskeletal system. Whereas the body posture is influenced by the forces by those they are subjected, the practice of ballet can foment the acquisition of posture tendencies. Thus, the present study investigated the relationship between body posture and movements performed during the main practice of classical ballet dancer for an experienced dancer. The research was a case study of a dancer with 12 years of practice in classical ballet. The body posture in standing position assessment was performed using the method of computerized photogrammetry through the Software-SAPO postural assessment and the main movements ballet (Arabesque, Attitude and Grand Jeté) with the method of kinematic Peak Motus. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation test were performed, to verify the correlation between body posture and movements made during the practice of classical ballet. By the results can be observed that, in the standing position, the dance showed tendency to pelvis in anteversion, body trunk, knees and ankles in semiflexion. Besides there was a correlation between the that posture and the three investigated ballet positions. It is concluded that the practice of ballet has a influence in the ballet dancer posture.