| Ballet is actually the foundation of most western dance | | | | experiment with ballet and other dance forms as a |
| forms, since ballet teaches good work habits, and a | | | | conditioning method. Superbowl winner and former top |
| safe technique that enables the dancers to perform | | | | high-hurdler Willie Gault was one such player who |
| for many years with less chance of injury. | | | | believed his on-field performance and resistance to |
| The graceful dance moves and combinations of | | | | injury was enhanced by ballet. Ballet has in fact been |
| movements in classical choreography are taught | | | | used within American football since the 1970s." |
| nowadays with increasing awareness of movement | | | | The entire article is here: |
| analysis. Correct ballet moves involve the elements of | | | | If a dancer's or football player's center of gravity isn't in |
| physics in terms balance, center of gravity, leverage | | | | line with other equilibrium state forces, they will be |
| and rotational mechanics among others. | | | | unbalanced and experience an angular acceleration |
| The result of accurate ballet training is the ability to | | | | towards the ground, causing them to fall to one side. |
| balance in a complex position, over a small area and | | | | Turning movements are common in all forms of dance, |
| support on the floor. Such as the tiny platform of the | | | | which also requires a great deal of physical, as well as |
| pointe shoe. | | | | scientific awareness that helps achieve the mastery of |
| Physically, in ballet a condition of balance exists when | | | | a perfect turn, or, pirouette. Football players rely on |
| a dancer retains her/his postural plumb line both in a | | | | well-trained reflexes to dodge, spin suddenly, |
| motionless pose, or while moving on a vertical line. | | | | maintaining balance and speed. Ballet training enhances |
| "American football is a sport hardly known for its | | | | these abilities. It also breaks down many basic |
| grace and poise, but many players have swapped | | | | movements football players use, allowing them to |
| their pads for points, to do ballet. Ballet dancers are | | | | understand how to prevent muscle and joint injuries. |
| renowned for their agility; they are able to leap, land | | | | "Ballet versus football" might be more correctly |
| and turn with, well... with balletic grace. This has led | | | | referred to as a pas de deux in training forms for |
| researchers and sports team players and coaches to | | | | many athletes. |