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Tired Ballerinas – sleep researchers on the alert

Ballet dancer in a light chair (Photo DW)
Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: Pure relaxing - Ballet dancer in a light chair

Report by Andreas Neuhaus

Sleep researchers at the Charité have shown that ballet dancers don’t get enough sleep. That can cause accidents. For three months, dancers wore sensor armbands that recorded phases of motion and rest. As a result of their findings, the researchers developed a mobile relaxation room in which dancers can take short naps or relaxing breaks.

 

  

 

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