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Abstract: Dance is an environment accessible to all, without aptitude barriers, a way of expression and personal development of every human being. Down syndrome is the result of one of 3 chromosomal abnormalities, a generic condition associated with intellectual disability, balance, and the coordination of impaired moments. Thus, the aim of the research was to identify the role of some dance programs on the motor ability of adults with Down syndrome. For 6 months, 12 subjects (5 female and 7 male) members of ALDO-CET Băileşti Association took part in a project that involved the participation of biweekly meetings for dance therapy. Subjects were tested before and after implementation of the working programs, the tests being related especially to coordinative abilities. SPSS version 21 performed statistical analysis of data. The results showed significant changes (p<0.05) lessons Lelievre, Tuchowski, Rolland, between the averages difference of two tests, the dance programs had positive on balance, posture, and motor control.
Key words: Down syndrome, dance, coordination, balance.
1.Introduction
Dancing is one of the most accessible forms of exercise for people of all ages. This activity combines movement with musical accompaniment, which leads to an increase of the attractiveness for this kind of physical activity, thereby interfering a mental relaxation.
Thus, the dance turns into a therapy through movement and music from whom benefit many people. A positive effect on was reported on cognitive, physical and phychosocial health after practicing dance (2015) and pacients with breast cancer, Parkinsons's disease and depression seemed beneficial aspects [7].
Many people with intellectual disabilities have a sedentary lifestyle [10].
The positive influence of physical activity performed frequently on people with Down syndrome has been identified in some researches [1], [12].
One of the activities that offers multiple possibilities of execution and that can be adjusted depending on subjects' potential, is the dance.
Dancing can be attractive for people with Down syndrome, many children disrespecting specialists' recommendations in terms of daily physical activity [2]. In another research in was proved that specific teaching approaches can significantly effect the development of people with DS in creative aspects of the curriculum as music, movement and dance [11].
The research aim was to establish an improvement strategy of the motor ability through dance of people with Down...