This winter, LAB:SYNC identified more than 30 articles on dance in relation to health, science, and technology. Respectively, these articles advance computer vision methods in dance; collate and identify trends, outcomes, and new directions for dance interventions applied in community and clinical settings; describe innovative uses of dance in combination with video gaming; and more . . .
Bahramian, F., Abolfaz, S., -, M., Aslani, M. A., Ahmadinejad, B., Bayati, H., & Jalali, A. (2023). Dance-based interventions on balance and falls in the elderly in order to health promotion: a literature review. Journal of Public Health and Development, 21(1), 257–271. https://doi.org/10.55131/jphd/2023/2101120
Bamford, J. S., Burger, B., & Toiviainen, P. (2023). Turning Heads on the Dance Floor: Synchrony and Social Interaction Using a Silent Disco Paradigm. Music & Science, 6, 20592043231155416. https://doi.org/10.1177/20592043231155416
Bland, C., Worthen-Chaudhari, L., Hackney, M., Crasta, J. E., & Lustberg, M. (2023). Goal Attainment Scaling with a Dance-Based Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors With CIPN: Pilot Study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 104(3), e31–e32. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2022.12.089
Britten, L., Pina, I., Nykjaer, C., & Astill, S. (2023). Dance on: a mixed-method study into the feasibility and effectiveness of a dance programme to increase physical activity levels and wellbeing in adults and older adults. BMC Geriatrics, 23(1), 48. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03646-8
Cai, X., Wang, T., Lu, R., Jia, S., & Sun, H. (2023). Automatic generation of Labanotation based on human pose estimation in folk dance videos. Neural Computing and Applications. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-023-08206-8
Calica, C. A., & Lobo, J. (2022). Dance and Its Effect on the Mental Health of Performing Arts Students. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 4(3), 121–128. https://doi.org/10.36079/lamintang.jhass-0403.421
Duarte, J. dos S., Alcantara, W. A., Brito, J. S., Barbosa, L. C. S., Machado, I. P. R., Furtado, V. K. T., Santos-Lobato, B. L. dos, Pinto, D. S., Krejcová, L. V., & Bahia, C. P. (2023). Physical activity based on dance movements as complementary therapy for Parkinson’s disease: Effects on movement, executive functions, depressive symptoms, and quality of life. PLOS ONE, 18(2), e0281204-. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281204
Ho?aj, J., & Chalimoniuk, M. (2022). The impact of dance on balance and posture control in Parkinson’s disease – a systematic review. Physiotherapy Review, 26(4), 5–17. https://doi.org/10.5114/phr.2022.123154
Humphries, A., Tasnim, N., Rugh, R., Patrick, M., & Basso, J. C. (2023). Acutely enhancing affective state and social connection following an online dance intervention during the COVID-19 social isolation crisis. BMC Psychology, 11(1), 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-022-01034-w
Hyodo, K., Kidokoro, T., Yamaguchi, D., Iida, M., Watanabe, Y., Ueno, A., Noda, T., Kawahara, K., Nishida, S., Kai, Y., & Arao, T. (2023). Feasibility, Safety, Enjoyment, and System Usability of Web-Based Aerobic Dance Exercise Program in Older Adults: Single-Arm Pilot Study. JMIR Aging, 6, e39898. https://doi.org/10.2196/39898
Joung, J., & Kim, J. (2023). Comparison of Audiovisual Components of Dance in Novices and Experts’ Aesthetic Interest Perceptions. Empirical Studies of the Arts, 02762374231152775. https://doi.org/10.1177/02762374231152775
Ka?u?ny, O. (2023). The effect of dance workshops participation on reaction time in persons with moderate intellectual disabilities – pilot study. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 17446295231163248. https://doi.org/10.1177/17446295231163247
Kang, J., Kang, C., Yoon, J., Ji, H., Li, T., Moon, H., Ko, M., & Han, J. (2023). Dancing on the inside: A qualitative study on online dance learning with teacher-AI cooperation. Education and Information Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-023-11649-0
Kishon, L., & Sarig Bahat, H. (2023). Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Injuries in Pre-Professional Modern Dancers before and after the COVID-19 Pandemic. Applied Sciences, 13(5), 3018. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13053018
Kulshreshtha, M., Malik, S. L., & Chandel, S. (2022). Health-related components of physical fitness and adiposity indicators: a comparative study among Kathak dancers and non-dancers of North India. Research in Dance Education, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/14647893.2022.2159357
Li, X., Peng, A., Li, L., & Chen, L. (2023). Association between walking and square dancing-oriented leisure-time physical activity and cognitive function among middle-aged and elderly people in Southwest China. BMC Geriatrics, 23(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03737-0
Lima, E. F., Brugnaro, B. H., Rocha, N. A. C. F., & Pavão, S. L. (2023). Effectiveness and Evidence Level of Dance on Functioning of Children and Adolescents with Neuromotor Impairments: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(2), 1501. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021501
Moore, K., Uriegas, N. A., Pia, J., Emerson, D. M., Pritchett, K., & Torres-McGehee, T. M. (2023). Examination of the Cumulative Risk Assessment and Nutritional Profiles among College Ballet Dancers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(5), 4269. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054269
Morris, M., McConvey, V., Wittwer, J., Slade, S., Blackberry, I., Hackney, M., Haines, S., Brown, L., & Collin, E. (2023). Dancing for Parkinson’s Disease Online: Clinical Trial Process Evaluation. Healthcare, 11, 604. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11040604
Naaz, S., ShivaKumar, K. B., & B. D., P. (2023). Aggregation Signature of Multi Scale Features from Super Resolution Images for Bharatanatyam Mudra Classification for Augmented Reality Based Learning. International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, 11(3s), 224–234. https://ijisae.org/index.php/IJISAE/article/view/2565
Nakaima, A., Sridharan, S., & Gibson, R. (2023). Towards an evolutionary approach to learning from assumptions: Lessons from the evaluation of Dancing with Parkinson’s. Evaluation and Program Planning, 97, 102259. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2023.102259
Parthasarathy, N., & Palanichamy, Y. (2023). Novel Video Benchmark Dataset Generation and Real-Time Recognition of Symbolic Hand Gestures in Indian Dance Applying Deep Learning Techniques. Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage. https://doi.org/10.1145/3586207
Pei, Y. A., Mahmoud, M. A., Baldwin, K., & Franklin, C. (2022). Comparing Musculoskeletal Injuries across Dance and Gymnastics in Adolescent Females Presenting to Emergency Departments. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(1), 471. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010471
Sato, K., Ochi, A., Watanabe, K., & Yamada, K. (2023). Effects of dance video game training on cognitive functions of community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-023-02374-2
Sistarelli, S., Annett, L. E., & Lovatt, P. J. (2023). Effects of Popping For Parkinson’s dance class on the mood of people with Parkinson’s disease. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 30(2), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2021.0069
Tang, Y., Guo, X., Wang, Y., Liu, Z., Cao, G., Zhou, Y., Chen, M., Liu, J., Mu, J., & Yuan, M. (2022). Rumba Dance Combined with Breathing Training as an Exercise Intervention in the Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(1), 522. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010522
Wang, Y., Liu, L., Chen, Q., Chen, Y., & Lam, W.-K. (2023). Pilot testing of a simplified dance intervention for cardiorespiratory fitness and blood lipids in obese older women. Geriatric Nursing, 51, 40–48. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.02.011
Worthen-Chaudhari, L., Bland, C., WIlder, J., Wali, R., Bibi, A., Taha, S., Costa-GIomi, E., Crasta, J. E., Schnell, P., Hackney, M., & Lustberg, M. (2023). Biomechanical Effect of Music and Dance on Postural Control Among Breast Cancer Survivors With Neuropathy. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 104(3), e14–e15. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2022.12.039
Worthen-Chaudhari, L., Bland, C., WIlder, J., Wali, R., Bibi, A., Taha, S., Costa-GIomi, E., Crasta, J. E., Schnell, P., Hackney, M., & Lustberg, M. (2023). Biomechanical Effect of Music and Dance on Postural Control Among Breast Cancer Survivors With Neuropathy. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 104(3), e14–e15. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2022.12.039
Zhang, Y. (2022). Modern Dance Virtual Person Tracking Technology Based on AdaBoost Algorithm. 2022 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Mobile Networks and Wireless Communications (ICMNWC), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMNWC56175.2022.10031945
Zygmont, A., Doli?ski, W., Zawadzka, D., & Pezdek, K. (2023). Uplifted by Dancing Community: From Physical Activity to Well-Being. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(4), 3535. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20043535