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Effects of Plyometric Training on Latin Dance-Specific Motor Skills in University Student Dancers: A Pilot Study

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  • Mengqi Ai
  • Kim Geok Soh
  • Borhannudin Abdullah
  • Xinzhi Wang
  • Songtao Lv
  • Zeinab Zaremohzzabieh

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This study evaluated the effects of short-term plyometric training on dance-specific skills in university Latin dancers. Fourteen experienced dancers were randomized to an experimental group (EG- plyometric training, n=6) or control group (CG- standard training, n=8), completing three weekly sessions for 8 weeks. Balance, footwork, and spins & turns were assessed pre- and post-intervention using generalized estimating equations (GEE). Significant Group × Time interactions emerged for balance (Wald χ² = 7.303, p = 0.007) and footwork (Wald χ² = 6.526, p = 0.011), favoring the EG. The EG demonstrated large improvements in balance (d = 1.909), footwork (d = 2.448), and spins & turns (d = 1.849), while the CG showed smaller gains in footwork (d = 1.677) and spins & turns (d = 1.680) but not balance (d = 0.410). Post-intervention, the EG outperformed the CG across all skills (p < 0.05), with gender significantly influencing footwork outcomes (p < 0.001). These findings support plyometric training as an effective method for enhancing Latin dance performance, particularly for balance and footwork. The results provide empirical justification for integrating sport-science conditioning into dance curricula.

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  • Mengqi Ai & Kim Geok Soh & Borhannudin Abdullah & Xinzhi Wang & Songtao Lv & Zeinab Zaremohzzabieh, 2025. "Effects of Plyometric Training on Latin Dance-Specific Motor Skills in University Student Dancers: A Pilot Study," Asian Social Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 21(5), pages 1-79, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:assjnl:v:21:y:2025:i:5:p:79
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