Problem Statement Dance is a physical activity that combines multiform movement with synchronization to music. It requires specific cognitive skills and personality traits. The main contribution of this paper was to investigate the relationship between perfectionism and motor-cognitive abilities. Approach: 31 junior female dancers aged 13-16 years participated in the presented study. Dancers are members of two dancing teams, which regularly participate in National Championships, Europe Championships, World Championships and World Cups in Show Dance and Jazz Dance. Methods To measure cognitive abilities Vienna Test System and tests: ZBA/S3, 3D/S1, 2HAND/S4 were used. The Perfectionism in Sport Questionnaire (PSQ) was completed by dancers. Results Perfectionism scores were categorized into groups below and above the median. Within these groups, the results of the Vienna Tests were analyzed. Statistical analysis showed statistically significant differences in the variables of the anticipation test in the median groups of negative perfectionism. Results were recorded for the ZBA/S2 test, for which three significant differences for parameters MEDDFK (p=0,019), MEDTFE (p=0,027) and MEDTFG (p=0,035) are significantly higher in the >Me negative perfectionism group. Also forward regression analysis for positive perfectionism showed that the optimal input set includes four variables. The variables ZBA/S2 - MEDTFK and 3D/S1 - WA have negative weights in the model which suggests that the higher the value of these variables is associated with lower positive perfectionism. The remaining variables have positive weights which implies that the higher is their value, the higher the level of positive perfectionism is. Discussion: In our approach to perfectionism it is essential to look at dance as a sport, not as divided areas. The personality trait like perfectionism, that is acquired through experiences and interactions with the environment, can subconsciously modify the cognitive response in specific situations. The relationship between perfectionism and cognitive area is still not completely unexplored. Conclusion Perfectionism can be related to cognitive abilities. There is a space for diagnosing and projecting cognitive trainings in connection to this discipline in young children to support cognitive development not only in general but in alignment with sports. Anticipation should be as effective as possible, and additional factors of the individual, like perfectionism, can modify it. If one incorporates this knowledge into the practical work more exercises can be designed for dancers to make more effective decisions in a limited space.
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