A study characterizing dynamic overloads of professional dancers. Biomechanical approach

Many jumps made in classical and modern ballet are responsible for serious injuries. A pilot experiment that was carried out with two professional dancers measured the temporary character of ground reaction forces in a few chosen elements of classical dance. The method of piezoelectric dynamometry as well as video recording were applied. The results of the experiment concerning the dynamic overloads, which are defined by the value of ground reaction forces, allow us to set the direction of a further research in the area of biomechanical interpretations.