Can Ballet Training Change The Way You Walk? | What the Science Says

How do ballet dancers walk compared to non-dancers?

In this video, we break down the biomechanics of gait, balance, and stability using my own research. Explore findings from my study comparing professional ballet dancers to non-dancers during normal walking. You’ll learn how ballet training influences step length, step width, walking speed, cadence, and dynamic gait stability… and what that means for balance and fall risk.

This video is perfect for dancers, teachers, clinicians, and anyone interested in movement science, injury prevention, and performance.

Publication discussed in this episode:

Simpkins, C., & Yang, F. (2024). Dynamic gait stability and spatiotemporal gait parameters during overground walking in professional ballet dancers. Journal of dance medicine & science, 28(1), 28-36. https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X231202824