Dance Movement Therapy

The last technique of MT for dementia is combining music with activities. There are many more additional studies using MT which includes not only just melody but also with other activities like dancing, rhythmic movements, singing, playing instruments and more. Gómez-Gallego M and his colleagues asked forty-two minor to moderate AD to not only listen to the music they enjoy but also to dance, greet, play instruments and go on. The outcome of six-week intervention indicated that music with other activities could improve the cognitive status and alleviates neuropsychiatric symptoms of AD patients

important foundation in understanding the broader scope of how dance can be seen as a

Institutions such as schools, community groups, sporting clubs, and religious groups are able to help shape positive attitudes to sport and physical activity athletes (Hede et al, 2010, pg. 300). An additional reason as to why I have not danced except for in school arranged programs is due to the lack of facilities and know ballroom dance studio within the Redlands. This is evident as unlike Tennis where there is five Tennis Centre’s within the Redlands there is only two ballroom dance studios. Due to my failure to succeed in dance this affected my self-esteem need and made it hard to enjoy it. Participating in dance was also made difficult to partake in at school, as Carmel only has one classroom with the suitable wooden floor and numerous classes needing to use it makes it inequitable. Trips to a local studio were needed where we were able to have the use of professional dance teachers making it advantageous. Having the professional advice and help made it easier to choreographed our own dance routine. Carmel is also a school that does not succeed highly in dance and therefore does not invest as much time and money into dance compared to other sports like Touch, Rugby 7’s or Netball. Analyses of an ABS statistic shows that the most popular sport for males was outdoor soccer, with 309,700 participants and a participation rate of 22%.

Dance has been a natural movement form since the beginning of time. The origin of dance is unknown, just as the knowledge of the benefits of dance are unknown to many in our society. Many people do not enjoy dancing and also do not fully understand the positive benefits that come from dancing. Researchers such as Edwards, Duberg, and many more have found countless mental and emotional benefits of dance that originate from movement patterns, brain connections, and even expressions of emotion. Many are aware of the physical benefits of dance, but beyond the physical benefits of dance, there are also emotional and mental benefits that come from dance as well.

Carla M.C. Nasimento, Camila V. L. Teixeira, Lilian T. B. Gobbi, Sebastiao Gobbi, (2012). A controlled clinical trail on the effects of exercise on neuropsychiatric disorders and instrumental activities in women with Alzheimer 's disease. Brazilian Journal Physical Therapy vol.16, n.3, p.197-204, 2012.

A questionnaire, consisting of 7 closed and 1 open-ended question, was distributed via Facebook to 117 participants, therefore providing both quantitative and qualitative results on the nature of the dance industry. Issuing the questionnaire through Facebook was efficient and allowed for a variety of responses from both those who were in the dancing industry, as well as those who were not. Due to restricted distribution and demographic bias, however, the questionnaire had confined validity and further forms of research needed to be

It is really odd to get treatment in only thirty minutes for a person who was struggling with depression and has tried numerous antidepressant medications and many types of psychotherapy without any success. She either did not have depression in the first place or they did not do enough research about this treatment. Also, any physical activity, like sports, increase the flow of endorphins to the mood-modulating happiness hubs in the brain and it is not limited to only the dancing.

For this assignment, I chose to review Guidetti et al.’s (2015) study of salsa dancing and its impact on one’s health. Specifically, the study aimed to determine if salsa dancing met the intensity level necessary to achieve health benefits. The study also measured if salsa dancing elicited positive affective responses which, in turn, influenced whether the activity would be practiced regularly on a long term basis.

This article demonstrates the effectiveness of dance therapy in alleviating depressive and anxiety symptoms, which I chose to include as a coping strategy.

There have also been studies that indicate that physical activity, particularly dancing, can help improve aging-related brain health by aiding with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's afflicts millions and affects that nervous system causing loss of movement. While there is no known cure for Parkinson's, dance therapy can help.

Dance instruction will be conducted by Walter Pérez, dancer and instructor dedicated to teaching and promoting tango and other Latin social dances among diverse audiences, including schoolchildren, seniors, and people with physical and psychological challenges. He is currently offering classes at several senior centers in addition to dance residencies in New York City public schools. As a performer and dance teacher with over 20 years of experience, he has witnessed the trans-formative power of social dancing and its unexpected physical and mental health benefits.

Furthermore cognitive control and supervisory attentional system were developed so that the regulation and control of cognitive processes were improved. (Duchesne, et al., 2015). Research has shown that the aerobic capacity of an individual with Parkinson’s Disease will not decrease if they continue with regular aerobic exercise and aerobic capacity can actually still be increased. The main reason for reduced aerobic capacity in patients with Parkinson’s Disease is because they stop exercising due to a perceived reduction in quality of life (Canning, Alison, Allen, & Groeller, 1997). Hackney and Earhart (2009) demonstrated that 20 lessons of the dance tango, a form of aerobic exercise, improved overall health related quality of life for those affected by Parkinson’s disease. This is because the tango has shown to improve axial impairment, walking backward and allow problem solving, also the music from the tango acted as music therapy, reducing depression. (Hackney & Earhart,

I soon heard about competitive dancing where judges can score your talent and give you critiques to better your performance quality. I knew exactly what I wanted; I entered a whole new dance world way out of my comfort zone. In this world, I have learned so many lessons, so many things about myself, but most importantly I learned the art of dance. For fourteen years of my life, I have had the most amazing opportunity to study the gift of dance. Not only has my studying impacted myself as a technician but also as a person. I believe that dance has shaped me to the person I am today. I will always feel connected, safe, and grounded when I dance. Dance is one of the most amazing gifts created because it is a way you can communicate and express who you are through movement instead of

The participants’ balance, stability, and posture were examined on the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale, which tests the static and dynamic balance of individuals under fluctuating sensory circumstances. The results showed there was an improvement in balance and stability, as well as motivation in the participants (111). Dr. Hackney and Dr. Earhart of Washington University School of Medicine conducted another study on the effect of dance on Parkinson’s disease. They focused specifically on how dance affects individuals with severe Parkinson’s. After a 10-week study where participants attended two tango dance classes a week, Dr. Hackney and Dr. Earhart concluded the balance, gait and functional reach of the participants improved (4-5). While the literature on the topic of dance in medicine as it relates to Parkinson’s disease is scarce, it is a field of study that is gaining recognition. Healthcare professionals and artists alike are taking interest in this subject and are beginning to uncover the significance that this area of study holds for people with

Dance therapy can be helpful to a wide range of patients--from psychiatric patients to those with cancer to lonely elderly people. Dance therapy is often an easy way for a person to express emotions, even when his or her experience is so traumatic he or she can't talk about it. It is frequently used with rape victims and survivors of sexual abuse and incest. It can also help people with physical deficits improve their self-esteem and learn balance and coordination.