THE STRUCTURE OF FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE OF DANCER-ATHLETES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.67034/2786-8354.2026.20.2.20Keywords:
sport dances, functional support, competitive performance, cardiorespiratory system, aerobic energy supply, anaerobic energy supplyAbstract
Introduction. Functional reserves enable dancers to maintain a high level of technical, artistic, and choreographic performance under the substantial physiological demands of competitive activity.
The purpose of this study was to identify the key functional determinants of performance during the final round of the Standard (European) dance program.
Materials and Methods. The study involved 50 highly qualified dance couples (50 male and 50 female partners), including winners and medalists of national and international competitions.
Results. The factor model demonstrated satisfactory statistical validity, with KMO values ranging from 0.72 to 0.75 and significant Bartlett’s test results (p < 0.001). Four factors were identified, accounting for 96.3% and 92.3% of the total variance in male and female partners, respectively. Factor analysis identified four factors that explained 96.3% of the total variance in male partners and 92.3% in female partners. Factor 1 accounted for 44.8% and 42.6% of the variance, respectively, and was associated with aerobic power, total metabolic capacity, and cardiorespiratory efficiency. Factor 2 explained 25.1% and 24.1% of the variance and reflected oxygen utilization efficiency and ventilatory compensation for metabolic acidosis. Factor 3 accounted for 14.6% and 13.9% of the variance and was related to ventilatory response efficiency and the maintenance of overall energy supply capacity. Factor 4 explained 11.8% and 11.7% of the variance and reflected anaerobic glycolytic capacity, respiratory regulation efficiency, and fatigue-compensation mechanisms.
Conclusions. Performance during the final round of the Standard dance program is primarily determined by aerobic power, anaerobic glycolytic capacity, and cardiorespiratory function, which ensure efficient oxygen utilization, respiratory compensation for metabolic acidosis, and the maintenance of performance under fatigue.
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