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Bene fits of Dance

Bene fits of Dance. How it applies to many dimensions of wellness. Audience includes the general population. By Damarise Hunt. physical. Social. Dimensions of wellness. Intellectual. Occupational. Wellness. Spiritual. Emotional. Environmental. Wellness in Dance.

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Bene fits of Dance

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  1. Benefits of Dance How it applies to many dimensions of wellness Audience includes the general population By Damarise Hunt

  2. physical • Social Dimensions of wellness • Intellectual Occupational Wellness • Spiritual • Emotional • Environmental

  3. Wellness in Dance In the previous slide notice that there’s only 2 dimensions of wellness that do not apply in dance.

  4. Physical Dimension Dance… • Builds muscle strength • Builds flexibility • Enhances the cardiovascular system • Enhances circulatory system • Improves balance

  5. Muscle Strength ~ the ability of a muscle to exert force against resistance

  6. Muscle Strength • Abdominals • Develop as movement starts from the core • Develop when holding one’s own body weight

  7. Muscle Strength • Legs • Develop through leaps and jumps (ballet; jazz) • Develop in plies ( ballet) • Develop in quick precise movements (Cha-cha)

  8. Muscle Strength • Arms • Develop to complete lifts and to hold up others in air (ballet, ballroom) • Develop through floor work (modern; hip-hop)

  9. Flexibility • Increases with stretching before, during, and after dancing - Dynamic Stretching - Static Stretching

  10. Cardiovascular System • Heart rate is increased • Stamina is increased

  11. Circulatory System • Increases breath rate • Enhances proper breathing

  12. Balance • Develops through maintaining good posture - Ex. In ballet the back should be straight with shoulders held back

  13. Balance • Develops through stabilizing the core while doing various movements - A strong center leads to balance

  14. Intellectual Dimension • Stimulates the mind • Helps produce new neural pathways • Can reduce memory loss • Keeps the mind quick, young, and alert Dance…

  15. Spiritual Dimension Dance… • Connects mind, body, and soul Peace Balance Inspiration Flow

  16. Emotional Dimension Dance… • Can relieve stress • Is a way to express feelings • Elevates endorphin levels which positively changes our moods

  17. Emotional Dimension • Mind Body Emotional Well-being

  18. Social Dimension Dance… • Builds confidence • Builds relationships with other individuals • Enhances group activity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JIKjPrmvDs

  19. Closing Note Dance contributes to one’s.. Physical wellness Intellectual Wellness Spiritual Wellness Emotional Wellness Social Wellness

  20. Dance should be embraced as it enhances wellness

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