Dancing.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Colin, Noyale, author.

Contributor:

Stamp, Kathryn.

Series:

Arts for Health Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dance therapy.

Physiotherapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (161 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leeds : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2024.

Summary:

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Channelling a new application for an ancient, beloved creative practice, dance experts and advocates Noyale Colin and Kathryn Stamp challenge all of us, no matter our age, circumstances or ability, to get our bodies moving.

Contents:

Intro

Half Title Page

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Epigraph Page

Contents

List of Figures

Foreword: Creative Public Health

Preface

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1: Why Dance? An Introduction to Dancing for Health and Wellbeing

What Is Dance?

Dancing for Health

Somatic-Informed Movement Practice

Dance as Therapy

Collaborative Health

Dance on Prescription

How to Engage with This Book

Chapter 2: What Helps? The Value of Dancing for Health and Wellbeing

Dance Promotes Mental Health and Wellbeing

Dance Promotes Cognitive Processes

Dance for Parkinson's: Experience in the South of Brazil

Dança &amp

Parkinson, Brazil

Dance Enhances Physical Health

Dance and Falls Prevention

Hampshire County Council's Steady and Strong Dance Programme, UK

Dance as a Form of Communication and Social Connection

The Inherent Value of Connecting Through Dance Community

Stories in the Moment, USA

Dance as a Form of Entertainment and Escapism

A Cultural Dance Offering in Medical Environments

Akādemi, UK

Excerpt from 'Breathe Wellbeing Workshop: Indian dance for mind and body' - Rachel Waterman

Summary

Notes

Chapter 3: Who Can Benefit from Dancing?

Adolescents, Anxiety and TIKTOK

Tackling Inequality and Inactivity for Young People

Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL), UK

Dancing Through and for Health Experiences in Adulthood

Moving, Dancing and Feeling Through Experiences of Cancer

Move Dance Feel

Dance Practice to Improve Understanding of Health in Specific Cultural Contexts

Working with Diverse Community Groups

Moving Tu Dance, UK

The Assumption of Therapy: Dance and Disabled People

Addressing Health Inequalities for People with Learning Disabilities

DanceSyndrome, UK

Chapter 4: How Can I Engage With Dance?.

Healthy Practice

At Home

Dance for Relaxation, Inspiration and Reflection

Dancing with Music

Online Dancing

Stopgap Dance: Inclusion Elevates Everyone

Outdoor Dancing

Dancing with Children and Young People

The Feather Dance

Partner Dancing

Improvisation Duets

Instruction to Develop Mirroring Practice

Then Explore with No Leader and No Follower

Translation

Group Dancing: Community and Belonging

Community Classes and Dance Project

Cool Down (can also be used for warm-up)

Self-massage

Things to Experience

Young People Performing

Boys and Men Performing

Performing Dance in Later Life

Performing for Stroke Survivors

Chapter 5: What Can Professionals Do to Help?

Social Care Homes

Setting Up Tea Chair Dance Sessions

Primary Care, Hospitals or Other Clinics

Dance for Health in Hospital - Older Patients

Dance as Part of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management for Babies and Children in Hospital

Primary Care: General Practice

Establishing a Group

Training

For Health Professionals

Transforming the Doctor-Patient Relationship - Stuart Pimsler Dance and Theatre (USA)

Landscapes: practising observational skills

For Dance Professionals

Training for Dance Enthusiasts: Dance Health Alliance (Australia)

Chapter 6: How Can We Address Challenges and Embrace Opportunities in Dancing for Health?

Increased Awareness to Increased Participation

Broadening Access to Dance

Dance Through Your Doctor: Dance on Prescription

Dance Network Association, UK

Overcoming Global and Future Challenges

Opening New Movement Capacities with Creative Technologies

CoDa Dance Company, UK

How Might the Barriers Be Different for Professionals?

Concluding Thoughts

Participate in Dancing

Experience Dancing.

Advocate for Dancing

Chapter 7: Useful Links and Resources

Resources Used in the Book

Further Links

Examples of Dance Activities in Care Homes

Online Classes

News Articles

Podcasts

Toolkits and Scores

Toolkit for Care Staff

Music Playlists

About the Authors

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781837539123

183753912X

OCLC:

1468527034