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Dance Research
All the articles that explored the benefits dance can have on health can be found here:
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Baxter, A. (2020). Participation in ballroom dancing: The effects on the social and emotional intelligence of adolescents. Master’s Theses. University of Northern Colorado.
Calçada, J. & Gilham, C. (2022). Biodanza and other dance forms as a vehicle for social-emotional learning in schools: A scoping review. LEARNing Landscapes, 15 (1), 53-73. https://doi.org/10.36510/learnland.v15i1.1059
Douka, Styliani, et al. “Traditional Dance Improves the Physical Fitness and Well-Being of the Elderly.” Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Frontiers Media SA, Apr. 2019. doi:10.3389/fnagi.2019.00075.
Jing, L. and Xudong, W. (2008). Evaluation on the effects of relaxing music on the recovery from aerobic exercise-induced fatigue. J. Sports Med Phys. Fitness 48, 102-106.
Kattenstroth, J.C., Kalisch, T., Kolankowska, I., and Dinse, H.R. (2011). Balance, sensorimotor and cognitive performance in long-year expert senior ballroom dancers. J. Aging Res. 2011: 176709. doi:10.4061/2011/176709
Koch, S. C., Riege, R.F., Tisborn, K., Biondo, J., Martin, L. & Beelmann, A. (2019). Effects of dance movement therapy and dance on health-related psychological outcomes. A meta-analysis update. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 1806. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01806
Lima, M.M., and Vieira, A.P. (2007). Ballroom dance as therapy for the elderly in Brazil. Am. J. Dance Ther. 29, 129-142, doi: 10.1007/s10465-007-9040-9
Liu, Z., Fu, H., Zhu, W., & Seong, D. (2022). Research on the effect of dance education on emotional management of adolescents. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 102 (102), 204-232.
Narikbayeva, Lora, et al. “The Impact of Dance on Enhancing Social Skills and Emotional Intelligence through Creativity.” Acta Psychologica, Elsevier BV, Mar. 2025, p. 104736. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104736
Quiroga Murcia, Cynthia, et al. “Shall We Dance? An Exploration of the Perceived Benefits of Dancing on Well-Being.” Arts & Health, no. 2, Informa UK Limited, Aug. 2010, pp. 149–63. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533010903488582
San-Juan-Ferrer, B. & Hípola, P. (2020). Emotional intelligence and dance: A systematic review. Research in Dance Education, 21(1), 57-81. https://doi.org/10.1080/14647893.2019.1708890
