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Most forms of dance may be considered aerobic exercise, and as such can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, help weight control, stress reduction, and bring about other benefits commonly associated with physical fitness. In addition, studies have demonstrated a considerable correlation between dancing and psychological well-being.
Dance/movement therapy (DMT) in USA [1] and Australia [2] or dance movement psychotherapy (DMP) in the UK [3] is the psychotherapeutic use of movement and dance to support intellectual, emotional, and motor functions of the body. [4] As a modality of the creative arts therapies, DMT looks at the correlation between movement and emotion. [5]
Dance increases connectedness among students and between students and teachers in the classroom. [17] In schools students can enhance bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, reorganize neural pathways to improve learning, and express knowledge through dance. [16] Dance helps students to develop a sense of self as an emotional and social being.
Studies show dancing is one of the best forms of exercise for reducing depression (even better than walking!) — especially for Parkinson’s patients. 13. Sing your heart out.
Dance science is the scientific study of dance and dancers, as well as the practical application of scientific principles to dance. Its aims are the enhancement of performance , the reduction of injury , and the improvement of well-being and health .
Regular participation in cardio drumming can improve cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, reduce stress and anxiety, increase strength and endurance, strengthen the immune system, and improve coordination. [1] It helps improve motor skills and hand-eye coordination and can provide relief for certain health conditions. [3]
Benefits include improved thinking or cognition for children ages 6-13, short-term reduction of anxiety for adults, and enhanced functional capacity in older adults. [8] Regular physical activity can keep thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp with age. It can also reduce the risk of depression and anxiety and improve sleep. [9]
Aerobic conditioning increases the amount of physical activity that the body can endure . It benefits sports performance as well. [4] This type of conditioning can help with heart disease, diabetes, or anxiety. Aerobic conditioning also has many general benefits, such as improving mood, alleviating fatigue and stabilizing sleeping patterns. [22]