The Influence of the Dance for People with Down Syndrome

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.