Unravelling motor learning processes in theatre performers

Theatre performers, more than common actors, experience high physical loadings. This study aimed at analysing the motor behaviour ofnovice performers (dancers/actors who were introduced to the acting method of Jan Fabre), by investigating the kinematics of a physical acting exercises in a prospective study. Two measurement sessions were organised, before and after the novice performers (n = 13) took part in seven workshops. Total body kinematics were registered using a 3D motion capture system. By using a Principal Component Analysis (PCA), six factors were disseminated out of 30 kinematic parameters: Pelvic Motion, Speed of Progression, Lower Limb Position, Foot Motion, Lower Limb Motion and Trunk Position. While no main effect of training was found for any of the factors (0.429

<0.964), Trunk Posture showed a higher consistency after the workshops. This study succeeded in providing insights in the motor behaviour of theatre performers, and revealed recognizable features of motor learning.

Publication year:2018

Keywords:A1 Journal article

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Authors from:Higher Education

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