Dance Therapy

DANCE THERAPY

"It is the psychotherapeutic use of movement as a process which furthers the emotional, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual"

Dance therapy effects changes in feelings, cognition, physical functioning, and behavior

Advantages

·         Helps to develop body awareness

·         Facilitates expression of feelings

·         Improves interaction and communication

·         Fosters integration of physical, emotional, and social experiences that result in a sense of increased self confidence and contentment

·         Exercise through body movement maintains good circulation and muscle tone

Types

·         Turkish dance  

·         Ballroom dance

·         Tango

·         Waltz

·         Foxtrot

·         Aerobic dance

·         Line dancing

Settings

·         Physical medicine

·         Rehabilitation centers

·         Medical settings

·         Forensic settings

·         Nursing Homes

·         Day care facilities

·         Disease prevention centers           

·         Health promotion programs

·         Hospitals and Clinical Cancer Centers

·         Mental health settings - autistic, brain injured, or learning disabled children and/or adult