• Motor learning (in dance)
  • Postural stability in pirouettes
  • Influence of spotting on turning performance
  • Optimisation of dance training in different dance styles 
  • Dance and Health (e.g., dance for older adults, dance for Parkinson patients)

Journal Article

Schärli, Andrea; Hecht, Heiko; Mast, Fred W.; Hossner, Ernst-Joachim (2024). How spotting technique affects dizziness and postural stability after full-body rotations in dancers. Human movement science, 95, p. 103211. Elsevier 10.1016/j.humov.2024.103211

Schrefl, Anna; Erlacher, Daniel; Schärli, Andrea (2023). The Single Leg Heel Rise Test-A Helpful Tool for Dance Science?: A Systematic Review. Medical problems of performing artists, 38(4), pp. 234-248. Science & Medicine Inc. 10.21091/mppa.2023.4028

Schärli, Andrea; Haber, Catherine; Klostermann, André (2023). Does a visual reference help ballet dancers turn more successfully? Human movement science, 88(103062), p. 103062. Elsevier 10.1016/j.humov.2023.103062

Wallman-Jones, Amie; Mölders, Claudia; Schmidt, Mirko; Schärli, Andrea (2022). Feldenkrais to Improve Interoceptive Processes and Psychological Well-being in Female Adolescent Ballet Dancers: A Feasibility Study. Journal of dance education, 23(3), pp. 254-266. Taylor & Francis 10.1080/15290824.2021.2009121

Haber, Catherine; Schärli, Andrea (2021). Defining Spotting in Dance: A Delphi Method Study Evaluating Expert Opinions. Frontiers in psychology, 12, p. 540396. Frontiers Research Foundation 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.540396

Schrefl, Anna; van de Langenberg, Rolf; Schärli, Andrea (2021). Kinematic Analysis of the Coupling Between Calcaneal Eversion and Ankle Dorsiflexion in a Contemporary Dancer’s Demi-Plié. Medical problems of performing artists, 36(1), pp. 45-53. Science & Medicine Inc. 10.21091/mppa.2021.1007

Klostermann, André; Schärli, Andrea; Kunz, Svenja; Weber, Melanie; Hossner, Ernst-Joachim (2020). Learn to Turn: Does Spotting Foster Skill Acquisition in Pirouettes? Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 93(1), pp. 153-161. Taylor & Francis 10.1080/02701367.2020.1813239

Schärli, Andrea; van de Langenberg, Rolf; Murer, Kurt; Müller, R. M. (2013). Postural control and head stability during natural gaze behaviour in 6- to 12- year-old children. Experimental brain research, 227(4), pp. 523-534. Springer 10.1007/s00221-013-3528-y

Schärli, Andrea; Keller, Melanie; Lorenzetti, Silvio; Murer, Kurt; van de Langenberg, Rolf (2013). Balancing on a slackline: 8-year-olds vs. adults. Frontiers in psychology, 4, p. 208. Frontiers Research Foundation 10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00208

Schärli, Andrea; van de Langenberg, Rolf; Murer, Kurt (2012). The influence of gaze behaviour on postural control from early childhood into adulthood. Gait & posture, 36(1), pp. 78-84. Elsevier 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.01.008

Book Section

Schärli, Andrea (2017). Functional Movement Analysis in Dance. In: Handbook of Human Motion (pp. 1-15). Heidelberg: Springer 10.1007/978-3-319-30808-1_112-1

Conference or Workshop Item

Bjorneboe, K.; Schärli, A. (October 2023). External focus of attention applied to motor learning and performance aspects in dance training. In: IADMS (International Association for Dance Medicine & Science) 33nd Annual Confrence. Columbus, Ohio. 12.-15. Oktober 2023.

Schärli, Andrea (October 2023). External focus of attention applied to motor learning and performance aspects in dance training (Unpublished). In: IADMS (International Association for Dance Medicine & Science) 33nd Annual Confrence. Columbus, Ohio. 12.-15. Oktober 2023.

Schrefl, Anna; van de Langenberg, Rolf; Schärli, Andrea (October 2022). A kinematic analysis of calcaneal eversion and ankle dorsiflexion in a contemporary dancer’s demi-plié (Unpublished). In: International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, 32nd Annual Conference. Limerick, Irland. 28.10.2022-31.10.2022.

Haber, Catherine; Hopper, Luke; Sato, Nahoko; Schärli, Andrea (October 2022). Measuring a Pirouette: Validating a dance-specific measure for double pirouette performance (Unpublished). In: IADMS (International Association for Dance Medicine & Science) 32nd Annual Confrence. Limerick, Ireland - Hybride Konferenz. 28.-31. Oktober.

Schärli, Andrea (October 2021). Multiple revolutions of ballet dancers: Assessing balance, spotting, and orientation over time (Unpublished). In: IADMS 31st Annual Conference. Denver. 21.-24.10.2021.

Schärli, Andrea (October 2021). Comprovisation: Optimising Professional Classical Ballet Training for Adolescents (Unpublished). In: IADMS 31st Annual Conference. Denver. 21.-24.10.2021.

Haber, Catherine Michelle; Klostermann, André; Schärli, Andrea (1 August 2019). Biomechanical analysis of balance and spotting in multiple rotations of ballet dancers. In: International/American Society of Biomechanics 2019. University of Calgary, Faculty of Kinesiology, Canada. July 31 - August 4.

Haber, Catherine; Schärli, Andrea (June 2019). Biomechanical Analysis of the Dance-Specific, Graded Rehabilitation Program. In: 37th Annual PAMA International Symposium. Los Angeles, USA. 28.06.2019-01.07.2019.

Haber, Catherine; Rietveld, Boni; Schärli, Andrea (28 October 2018). The Yoyo Schedule: a biomechanical analysis of a graded rehabilitation program for dancers. In: International Association of Dance Medicine and Science. Helsinki, Finland. 24.10.2018 - 28.10.2018.

Schärli, Andrea; Hecht, Heiko; Mast, Fred; Hossner, Ernst-Joachim (25 October 2018). Gaze behavior in dance – the relevance of spotting in multiple rotations. In: International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) 28th Annual Conference. Helsinki, Finland. 25.10.2018 - 28.10.2018.

Keller, Angélique; Schärli, Andrea (25 October 2018). The effects of a 10-week plyometric training intervention on jump performance in professional ballet dancers. In: International Association of Dance Medicine and Science. Helsinki, Finland. 24.10.2018 - 28.10.2018.

Haber, Catherine; Schärli, Andrea (24 October 2018). Defining spotting: A Delphi Method study evaluating expert opinions on the characteristics and uses of spotting. In: International Association of Dance Medicine and Science. Helsinki, Finland. 24.10.2018 - 28.10.2018.

Bachmann, Oksana; Schärli, Andrea (2 June 2018). Effekte eines Kraftausdauer- und Sprungkrafttrainings für Stepptänzer Gemessen am Steppschritt „Single Wing“ (Unpublished). In: 14. Kongress für Tanzmedizin. Frankfurt. 01.06.2018 - 03.06.2018.

Lemm, Silvana; Schärli, Andrea (2 June 2018). Einfluss von physischer Kapazität von zeitgenössischen Tänzern auf ästhetische Wahrnehmung von Rezipienten – Eine Interventionsstudie (Unpublished). In: 14. Kongress für Tanzmedizin. Frankfurt. 01.06.2018 -03.06.2018.

Schärli, Andrea; Zingg, Sarah (1 June 2018). Health and injuries among professional dancers in Switzerland – a national inquiry (Unpublished). In: 14. Kongress für Tanzmedizin. Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland. 01.06.2018-03.06.2018.

Schärli, Andrea; Haber, Catherine Michelle; Klostermann, André; Hossner, Ernst-Joachim (1 June 2018). Balance control in pirouettes – what role does spotting play? (Unpublished). In: 14. Kongress für Tanzmedizin. Frankfurt am Main (Deutschland). 1.06.2018-3.06.2018.

Haber, Catherine Michelle; Schärli, Andrea; Klostermann, André; Hossner, Ernst-Joachim (14 October 2017). Measuring a “spot”: a methodological approach to developing and defining dance-specific measures (Unpublished). In: The 27th Annual Conference of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS). Houston, Texas, USA. 12.10.2017-15.10.2017.

Schärli, Andrea; Haber, Catherine Michelle; Klostermann, André; Hossner, Ernst-Joachim (26 June 2017). Gaze Behaviour in Dance – the Relevance of Spotting in Pirouettes (Unpublished). In: 35th Annual PAMA International Symposium "No Gain with Pain: Preventing and Overcoming Physical and Emotional Pain in Performing Artists". Snowmass, Colorado, USA. 29.06.2017-02.07.2017.

Schärli, Andrea; Hecht, Heiko; Mast, Fred W.; Hossner, Ernst-Joachim (10 February 2017). Gaze behaviour in pirouettes – does spotting help to keep a dancer stable? (Unpublished). In: 9. Jahrestagung der sportwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft der Schweiz (SGS). Zürich. 09.-10.02.2017.

Schärli, Andrea; Klostermann, André; Hossner, Ernst-Joachim (November 2014). Gaze behaviour in dance: The relevance of spotting in pirouettes. (Unpublished). In: Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science. Basel, Switzerland. 16.10.-18.10.2014.

Schärli, Andrea; Keller, Melanie; Lorenzetti, Silvio; Murer, Kurt; van de Langenberg, Rolf (14 February 2014). Balancing on a slackline: 8-year-olds vs. adults. In: 6. Jahrestagung der Sportwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft der Schweiz (SGS). Sportwissenschaft in Bewegung ‐ Bewegung in der Sportwissenschaft. Sportwissenschaftliche Gesellschaft der Schweiz

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  • Seminar Movement analysis and correction

 

  • Programme leader MAS Dance Science
  • Coordinator sport practice
  • Member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS)
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