American Dance Therapy Association

Dance Therapy Group Advantages

Exercise doesn’t have to be conducted on your own or at breakneck speed. Various forms of movement are good for the heart, lungs, muscles and mind. Exercise with a buddy or group not only makes the activity pass more quickly, it also makes...

Does Dance Help Health & Fitness?

Dance provides many benefits to health and fitness that range from increased energy to disease prevention and control. Aerobic dancing is a popular form of exercise that incorporates salsa, line, ballet and hip-hop dance moves. Dance/movement...

Dance Improvisation Exercise

Improvisational dance exercises do not adhere to strict choreographic guidelines. These exercises allow the student to explore her body's position in space, while moving in accordance with a specific theme or a distinct movement quality. While...

What Are the Benefits of Dance Therapy for Women?

Women have used dance as a nonverbal way to express emotions for as long as people have recorded history. According to studies published in "Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health," men benefit more by attending cultural events like plays or...