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Understanding Core Stability: A New Approach to Ballet Training
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Abstract
With the rise of dance science in ballet, professionals have increasingly focused on exploring advanced training methods. Core stability, an essential component of ballet training, has sparked widespread discussions in the industry. This study is a literature review of the fields of dance, sports science, and anatomy, summarising and analysing research trends in core training, to offer new perspectives on traditional ballet core stability training. Traditional core training methods focus primarily on enhancing abdominal muscle strength. However, this study highlights the limitations and potential risks associated with muscle-centric training. To further investigate the optimal way to achieve core stability, this study integrates anatomical and kinematic theories, proposing that, under the premise of diaphragmatic breathing to establish intra-abdominal pressure, the use of a holistic movement pattern can effectively improve core stability. This study offers theoretical and innovative insights into ballet core training.
Keywords
ballet, core, ballet training, core stability, intra-abdominal pressure
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Ai,W. (2025). Understanding Core Stability: A New Approach to Ballet Training. Advances in Humanities Research,11,17-21.
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