Shall we dance? An exploration of the perceived benefits of dancing on well-being

Murcia, Cynthia Quiroga; Kreutz, Gunter; Clift, Stephen; Bongard, Stephan

doi:10.1080/17533010903488582

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“…Getting permission to move from a place that authentically "moved" them and having the instructor reflect back or mirror their movements appeared to provide opportunities for participants to express themselves in ways that words may not convey. Others who have researched the benefits of dance in general and DMT specifically have found self-expression through movement as a viable substitution for words and a means to "get at" thoughts and feelings that are otherwise difficult to access (Quiroga Murcia, Kreutz, Clift & Bongard, 2010;Sandel, 1987).…”

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confidence: 98%

Let's Keep Moving: A dance movement class for older women recently relocated to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)

et al. 2011

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to understand what is was like for older women (78-92 years of age) who recently relocated to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) to participate in a five-week dance/dance movement therapy (DMT) class called Let's Keep Moving. Dance and DMT have many quality of life benefits for a range of populations (i.e. people with Parkinson's disease) but little is known about how dance/DMT might be beneficial for older adults as they adjust to relocation. Method: A phenomenological case method approach was selected to guide this study. Data were collected and triangulated from videotaped footage and field notes taken of the dance class and from focus group interviews with participants. Analysis revealed themes that had both structural and meaning units. Results: Being special and belonging, realizing a new and improved self, and moving better and feeling better were associated gains for participants. Having a teacher who was an authentic role model and provided inspiration was important/motivating to participants as well. Conclusions: Participation in dance/ DMT appears to help older women reduce relocation stress by fostering personal growth and social connectivity. Moreover, the precepts of Newman's Health as Expanding Consciousness appear to have utility in guiding thinking about health and quality of life for the old-old who are relocating to CRCCs.

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Let's Keep Moving: A dance movement class for older women recently relocated to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)

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“…Dance is an activity that promotes fitness and improves aerobic and physical working capacity [ 1 , 2 ]. Furthermore, there is much evidence to support the benefits of dancing including improvements in psychological wellbeing [ 3 , 4 ], increased self-esteem [ 5 ], and anxiety reduction [ 6 ]. According to a recent study conducted on a nationally representative sample of the United States dancing is a common activity among adolescents, with a past-month prevalence rate of 20.9% [ 7 ].…”

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Why Do You Dance? Development of the Dance Motivation Inventory (DMI)

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Dancing is a popular form of physical exercise and studies have show that dancing can decrease anxiety, increase self-esteem, and improve psychological wellbeing. The aim of the current study was to explore the motivational basis of recreational social dancing and develop a new psychometric instrument to assess dancing motivation. The sample comprised 447 salsa and/or ballroom dancers (68% female; mean age 32.8 years) who completed an online survey. Eight motivational factors were identified via exploratory factor analysis and comprise a new Dance Motivation Inventory: Fitness, Mood Enhancement, Intimacy, Socialising, Trance, Mastery, Self-confidence and Escapism. Mood Enhancement was the strongest motivational factor for both males and females, although motives differed according to gender. Dancing intensity was predicted by three motivational factors: Mood Enhancement, Socialising, and Escapism. The eight dimensions identified cover possible motives for social recreational dancing, and the DMI proved to be a suitable measurement tool to assess these motives. The explored motives such as Mood Enhancement, Socialising and Escapism appear to be similar to those identified in other forms of behaviour such as drinking alcohol, exercise, gambling, and gaming.

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“…Research has shown that dance is an effective health-promoting activity for people of all ages with physical, psychological and social health benefits (Beaulac et al, 2010;Quiroga Murcia et al, 2010). Within young populations, a number of youth dance cultures have emerged from which various dance styles have evolved.…”

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“…Research on youth dance culture in Australia and elsewhere has largely focused on the negative health outcomes associated with rave or techno dance cultures and events (Weir, 2000;Miranda & Claes, 2004). Yet, with opportunities for significant physical activity and enjoyment, dance is a unique and innovative way to engage young people in their local community within a culturally familiar milieu to promote well-being among this population (Cohen, 2004;Hanna, 2008;Quiroga Murcia, Kreutz, Clift & Bongard, 2010). This article views dance as a significant opportunity for positive gains in well-being and explores the efficacy of a popular youth dance culture, such as hip hop, to engage young people in health promotion interventions, particularly within socio-economically disadvantaged areas.…”

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