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'''Dance therapy''' is the use of dance methods, usually under the direction of a therapist, to assist in healthcare. <ref>National Library of Medicine, ''Medical Subject Headings'', [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/mesh/2009/MB_cgi?mode=&index=3462&view=expanded]</ref> The most common applications are expressive dance as part of [[psychotherapy]], or dance movements as part of [[rehabilitation | '''Dance therapy''' is the use of dance methods, usually under the direction of a therapist, to assist in healthcare. <ref>National Library of Medicine, ''Medical Subject Headings'', [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/mesh/2009/MB_cgi?mode=&index=3462&view=expanded]</ref> The most common applications are expressive dance as part of [[psychotherapy]], or dance movements as part of [[physical and rehabilitation medicine]] intended to improve agility and movement. | ||
While [[aerobic dance]] is a popular form of exercise, which does improve cardiovascular fitness as well as strength and flexibility, that technique is generally considered to be separate from dance therapy. | While [[aerobic dance]] is a popular form of exercise, which does improve cardiovascular fitness as well as strength and flexibility, that technique is generally considered to be separate from dance therapy. | ||
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Revision as of 10:43, 3 January 2009
Dance therapy is the use of dance methods, usually under the direction of a therapist, to assist in healthcare. [1] The most common applications are expressive dance as part of psychotherapy, or dance movements as part of physical and rehabilitation medicine intended to improve agility and movement.
While aerobic dance is a popular form of exercise, which does improve cardiovascular fitness as well as strength and flexibility, that technique is generally considered to be separate from dance therapy.