Diversity and Dance: Exploring the Therapeutic Implications of World Dance |
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Authors: | Shainna Ali Katelyn Cushey Alina Siddiqui |
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Institution: | University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA |
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Abstract: | This phenomenological study examined the potential power of world dance as a therapeutic tool. The lived experiences of adult females (N = 16) were explored to understand the purposive essence of dance and subsequent benefits to mental health. Findings revealed 15 themes in total: 11 themes highlighted potential benefits of world dance, such as social support and stress relief, and four themes noted potential obstacles to using world dance as a therapeutic tool, such as access or finances. Implications for using world dance within creative counseling practice are provided. |
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Keywords: | Creativity in counseling dance and movement diversity expressive arts mental health world dance |
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