Trajkova, MilkaCafaro, Francesco2023-06-122023-06-122021-06Trajkova, M., & Cafaro, F. (2021). Current Use, Non-Use, and Future Use of Ballet Learning Technologies. Designing Interactive Systems Conference 2021, 2052–2067. https://doi.org/10.1145/3461778.3462107978-1-4503-8476-6https://hdl.handle.net/1805/33684Learning ballet is a complex motor task that can be effectively enhanced by technology. Learning technologies, however, are not typically used for the assessment of ballet technique due to a lack of adequate and non-invasive tools that can be pragmatically adopted. We conducted an interview-based qualitative study with seven expert ballet teachers and six pre-professional dancers to examine their current and future technology use in a ballet technique class. Through inductive and deductive analysis, we identified reasons for technology non-use and derived seven requirements that can inform the design and implementation of ballet assessment technologies including designing for: adaptation to multi-skill/multi-method environments, teacher/dancer skill augmentation, agency, non-invasive design, feedback for gross/fine movements, trust, and proprioception by supporting transformative assessment. We discuss barriers for technology acceptance and unintended consequences that should be considered when designing future technologies for ballet.en-USPublisher PolicyBallet learning technologiesBallet technologyDance technologyDesign RequirementsArticle