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<bold><italic>Introduction.</italic></bold> In stage performances, dancing requires synchronous connections, choosing paths in space, forming, balancing shapes, adjusting tempo and energy, as well as partnering. Therefore, in addition to proprioceptive abilities and central vision, peripheral vision is used to a large extent. Will the role of peripheral vision be relevant in selected dance styles and techniques? The aim of this study was to compare peripheral perception between contemporary dancers, folk dancers and non-dancers.
<bold><italic>Material and Methods.</italic></bold> The study included 126 individuals. This group consisted of 48 contemporary dancers, 19 folk dancers and 58 non-dancers (the control group – students who did sports other than dance). The Vienna Test System was used to assess peripheral perception. Statistical analysis of the results was performed using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).
<bold><italic>Results.</italic></bold> Interpretation and analysis of the test results indicate that the dancers’ visual range is relatively large, averaging 175.3° for contemporary dancers and 175.58° for folk dancers. As for the control group, the visual range was 172.64°. In the case of peripheral vision, statistically significant differences were noted between the control group and the contemporary dance group (p &lt; 0.01) as well as between the control group and the folk dance group (p &lt; 0.05).
<bold><italic>Conclusions. </italic></bold>Contemporary and folk dancers did not show variation in peripheral vision. However, differences occurred between dancers and non-dancers. It was noted that the studied groups of contemporary and folk dancers had a better range of visual functions related to the peripheral visual field than the control group.
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Introduction. In stage performances, dancing requires synchronous connections, choosing paths in space, forming, balancing shapes, adjusting tempo and energy, as well as partnering. Therefore, in addition to proprioceptive abilities and central vision, peripheral vision is used to a large extent. Will the role of peripheral vision be relevant in selected dance styles and techniques? The aim of this study was to compare peripheral perception between contemporary dancers, folk dancers and non-dancers.
Material and Methods. The study included 126 individuals. This group consisted of 48 contemporary dancers, 19 folk dancers and 58 non-dancers (the control group – students who did sports other than dance). The Vienna Test System was used to assess peripheral perception. Statistical analysis of the results was performed using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Results. Interpretation and analysis of the test results indicate that the dancers’ visual range is relatively large, averaging 175.3° for contemporary dancers and 175.58° for folk dancers. As for the control group, the visual range was 172.64°. In the case of peripheral vision, statistically significant differences were noted between the control group and the contemporary dance group (p < 0.01) as well as between the control group and the folk dance group (p < 0.05).
Conclusions. Contemporary and folk dancers did not show variation in peripheral vision. However, differences occurred between dancers and non-dancers. It was noted that the studied groups of contemporary and folk dancers had a better range of visual functions related to the peripheral visual field than the control group.

Differences in Peripheral Vision Between Contemporary Dancers, Folk Dancers and Non-Dancers

Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism

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Introduction. In stage performances, dancing requires synchronous connections, choosing paths in space, forming, balancing shapes, adjusting tempo and energy,...

Differences in Peripheral Vision Between Contemporary Dancers, Folk Dancers and Non-Dancers

Published Online: Jun 30, 2023

Page range: 9 - 14

Received: Jan 29, 2023

Accepted: Jun 19, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjst-2023-0008

Keywords
peripheral vision, contemporary dancers, folk dancers, Vienna Test System, peripheral perception

© 2023 Marcin Bochenek et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Differences in Peripheral Vision Between Contemporary Dancers, Folk Dancers and Non-Dancers

Published Online: Jun 30, 2023

Page range: 9 - 14

Received: Jan 29, 2023

Accepted: Jun 19, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjst-2023-0008

Keywordsperipheral vision, contemporary dancers, folk dancers, Vienna Test System, peripheral perception

© 2023 Marcin Bochenek et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
peripheral vision, contemporary dancers, folk dancers, Vienna Test System, peripheral perception