Dance Therapy as an effective tool of communication

Dance therapy is an alternative therapy and considered as an effective tool of communication. It is one of the psycho-therapeutic ways of using movement for treating health conditions. During the process of dance therapy, different types of dances and movements are used to discover the emotions, feelings, and memories of an individual. This can be performed in a group as well as individually.The primary benefit of dance therapy is that it aids in the release of negative emotions or feelings and promotes the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

The main principle of dance therapy is the human body, soul and mind are interrelated and need to be in harmony. When these emotions and feelings remain trapped in the mind then the body suffers the ailing effects. This may result in the muscle tension and restricted movements of the body parts. Additionally, this may cause several changes and lead to further health problems.

This therapy focuses at facilitating people to release their negative emotions through different types of dance and movements. It facilitates people to come in a group and thus come individually. Dance therapy allows free and natural movements of the body parts.The nature of this therapy is therapeutic and hence must be performed under the guidance of a trained therapist or instructor. During the therapy session, the therapists study the condition of their clients and further guide them with ways to express their emotions.

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‍Advantages of Dance Therapy

• Dance therapy is widely practiced as in the different parts of the world in order to learn different ways of expressing inner emotions and feelings. It benefits people in several ways as it improves communication skills, improves self-awareness, helps to build stronger relationships, and helps to build self-confidence.
• It helps to express inner feelings, teaches different ways to overcome negative emotions, such as anger, frustration, jealously, and helps the participants to feel free of burden.
• This therapy also practiced as a technique to become more confident, creative as well as cheerful.
• Dance therapy also develops co-ordination, body awareness, muscle tone and overall health. It also stimulates the sensory system and allows the participants to react to life situations in a better and health way.