Dance/Movement Therapy is a psychotherapeutic use of movement that can help treat those with depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and more.

To keep the piriformis loose, Dr. Minchella recommends two hip stretches: pigeon pose or figure four pose. A low lunge to ...

To us as a neuroscientist and biomechanist (Lena), and a rehabilitation scientist and dancer (Madeleine), understanding the complexities of motor skill in a ballet move, or the physical language of ...

Dance can have various benefits for older adults, including improved mental and physical health. It can also be an enjoyable way to help improve their social interactions. Dance can be a good way to ...

Through movement, music, and mindfulness, seniors are discovering how dance and exercise strengthen not only their bodies but also their confidence, joy, and overall well-being ...

Though many people feel shy about getting into the groove, dancing draws on a variety of mental and physical skills that distiguish it from many other forms of exercise. Dancing is aerobic, boosting ...

Three mornings a week, 96-year-old Catherine Connor, of Hartford, makes it her mission to get to the South End Wellness Senior Center in Hartford to dance, sing, move, and converse with her friends.

Dance as a performative art form alleviates perceived symptoms of depression, helps to understand its root causes and ...