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The purpose of the present study was to assess the effects of a 12-week aerobic and muscular strength training program on selected dance performance and fitness-related parameters in modern dance students. The sample consisted of 32 men and women (age 19+/-2.2 years) who were randomly assigned into exercise (n= 19) and control (n= 13) groups. Anthropometric and flexibility assessments, treadmill ergometry, strength measurements, and-on a separate day-a dance technique test were conducted preand postexercise training in both groups. After the end of the program, the exercise group revealed significant increases in dance (p> 0.02),[latin capital V with dot above] O2max (p> 0.04), flexibility (p> 0.01), and leg strength (p> 0.001) tests compared to controls. It is concluded that in modern dance students (a) a 3-month aerobic and strength training program has positive effects on selected dance …