Dance Encore Fitness

Publications & Media

Publications

Journal Articles

  1. Chen, E.H., Bergdahl, A. & Roberts, M. (2024). “Improvements in Postural Stability, Dynamic Balance and Strength Following 12 Weeks of Online Ballet-Modern Dance Classes for Older Women” International Journal of Exercise Science. Vol. 17: Iss. 1, Pages 682 – 701. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol17/iss1/11; PMID: 38863786; PMCID: PMC11166139

Conference Proceedings

  1. Chen, E.H., Presta, D., Bergdahl, A. & Roberts, M. (2024). “Five Weeks of Online Blood Flow Restricted Resistance Training on Postural Stability of Older Adults,” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings; Vol. 15: Iss. 4, Article 21. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol15/iss4/21 
  2. Presta, D., Chen, E.H., Tiganos, D., Roberts, M., Bergdahl, A. (2024) “Demonstrating the Effects of Blood Flow Restriction During Online Strength Training in Older Adults,” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings; Vol. 15: Iss. 4, Article 18. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol15/iss4/18
  3. Saminathar, A.; Chen, E.H.; Bergdahl, A. & Roberts, M. (2023). “Effects of Blood Flow Restricted Ballet Classes to Improve Strength and Balance in Older Females,” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 15: Iss. 3, Article 25. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol15/iss3/25/ 
  4. Sangaré, M.; Chen, E.H.; Bergdahl, A. & Roberts, M. (2023). “Comparison of Kinovea and Force Platforms for Postural Stability Assessment in Older Adults,” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 15: Iss. 3, Article 7. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol15/iss3/7/ 
  5. Chen, E.H.; Bergdahl, A. & Roberts, M. (2022) “Dance Balance: 8-week interventions of tele-dance classes for older adults – a remote research solution,” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 15: Iss. 1, Article 8. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol15/iss1/8 

Thesis

  1. Fall Prevention for Older Women Using Online Dance Classes with Blood Flow Restriction https://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/id/eprint/992695/

Articles in Edited Books

  1. Chen, E.H. (2024). Modern Dance x Exercise Science. In N. John (Eds.), MOTION – The Emerging Art-Scientist (Vol. 1) (pp. 12-13) CREARTE. https://www.crearte.ca/product/motion-book/

Recorded Presentations

  1. Chen, E.H. (March 15, 2024). Ballet for Balance! Accessible online fall prevention. Concordia University 3MT Competition, Montréal.
  2. Chen, E.H.; Bergdahl, A. & Roberts, M. (April 15, 2021). Postural stability in older adults following an online integrative dance class.

Media

  1. “Meet the winners of the 2024 Concordia Three Minute Thesis Competition” Concordia NOW, By Maya Lach-Aidelbaum, 2024. [Concordia NOW Link]
  2. “Learning a language requires a holistic approach – Follow Emma Chen’s journey from dancer to bilingual PhD Candidate” Concordia NOW, By Émilie Hervieux, 2023. [Concordia NOW Link]