Differences in Balance Ability and Motor Control between Dancers and Non-Dancers with Varying Foot Positions.

The purpose of this study was to investigate balance and motor control in dancers and non-dancers with different foot positions. Physically active female dancers ( = 11) and non-dancers ( = 9) randomly completed two balance tests in a single visit: 1) Y-balance test (YBT), and 2) motor control test (MCT). Each test was completed with two different foot positions: 1) first ballet position in which heels were touching and feet were externally rotated to 140 degrees, and 2) sixth ballet position in which heels were spaced 10 cm apart and forward parallel.