dance therapy information

Dance Therapy is a form of healing where movement is used to reconnect the mind and body.  On a physical level, Dance Therapy provides important exercise and allows the individual to enhance their cardiovascular and muscular system, as well as promote flexibility.  From an emotional standpoint, the movement releases stress and supports positive feelings that can provide increased self-awareness and confidence.  Dance Therapy is usually conducted in a group form and adapted to serve the participants with their preferred level of activity and style.  There is significant psychotherapeutic value from Dance Therapy as it allows personal expression of the individual. There are over 1,200 certified Dance Therapy specialists in the US today.
Dance Therapy - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

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What is Music Therapy?

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Sound Therapy - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

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Art Therapy - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

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Movement Therapy - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

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Music Therapy - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

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dance therapy videos

Dance Therapy Session
Dance Therapy Session

Learn more about dance therapy by watching this live session. Is it dance or therapy or both?

Salsa Dance Therapy
Salsa Dance Therapy

Combining aspects of Dance Movement Therapy with a Salsa class, really gets big groups moving and feeling good about dancing with strangers.

Yoga Dance Therapy
Yoga Dance Therapy

Thirty-one year old Swati Mohan's been learning Yoga dance therapy for the past year. A cutting edge format that combines the vigor of dance with the benefit of a yogic workout.

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