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Revision as of 11:43, 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 rehabilitation and physical 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.

References

  1. National Library of Medicine, Medical Subject Headings, [1]