Healing Power of Dance

I don't know about you, but I'm ready to move my body. And by that, I mean dance. Dancing to heal is a practice as old as time. It’s been used by cultures all over the world to bring people together in a healing way, to celebrate, to mourn, and to praise.

In this blog post, we'll explore the healing power of dance-movement therapy, which can help you release trauma and find joy in your life.

What is Dance Therapy?

Dance therapy is a creative art psychotherapy that utilises movement and dance to support the physical, intellectual, and emotional health of an individual.

It can help people with physical health by increasing strength, improving flexibility, decreasing muscle tension and boosting coordination; while at the same time giving a voice to the experiences and emotions we deny.

Dance has been used as therapy since ancient times but it was not until around 1950 that modern dance therapy was founded by Rudolf Laban in Germany who first developed his theory about body expression through movement called Labanotation (a method for recording human movement).

In America there was Anna Halprin who also helped develop this new field during this time period. She believed in moving from inside out instead of outside in which means that she thought you should move from your core rather than just your arms or legs so they would have more impact on your whole being.

Healer of Trauma

Dance-movement therapy is a powerful healer of trauma. Dance allows us to experience emotions that can be discharged and expressed through movement.

It helps people to reintegrate traumatic experiences, uncover new, unconscious and playful ways of being by incorporating movement that fosters the reintegration and unity of the body and mind.

Dance Therapy Benefits

Dance-movement therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses the process of dance and movement to help individuals heal from trauma, depression and anxiety. It's also been shown to be helpful for those struggling with stress, pain or addiction.

Dance-movement therapists often work with people who have experienced some kind of life-changing events such as sexual assault or abuse; physical injury; illness; loss (of loved ones); divorce; or financial problems.

They may also work with individuals who have no specific issues but simply want to enhance their quality of life through improving their physical health through exercise and movement.

Dance therapy is a powerful tool for healing, releasing and creating positive sensations in the body. Dance therapy allows people to explore their feelings and communicate them through movement, which helps people connect with inner self and create a more energised and upbeat mood.