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  • Dance interventions encompass various forms, from structured dance therapy to social and ethnic dances.
  • Previous research suggests potential benefits across physical and mental health domains.
  • The review focuses on evaluating established health benefits of dance and dance therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and evaluate the health benefits of dance interventions (DI) across multiple health domains.
  • To synthesize evidence on dance's impact on psychological, cognitive, and neuromotor functions.
  • To assess the comparative effectiveness of DI against non-dance controls and regular exercise.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across major databases (NLM, Congress, Internet) using keywords related to dance, therapy, and health outcomes.
  • Included studies were systematic reviews, RCTs, and long-term perspective studies published from 1831 to 2023.
  • Articles were selected based on the evaluation of health benefits in specific domains compared to non-dance controls.

Main Results:

  • Dance interventions demonstrated significant benefits in physical and psychological health, including improved executive function, compared to regular exercise alone.
  • Dance was associated with increased brain volume, enhanced brain function, and improved neurotrophic growth factors.
  • Positive effects were observed in elderly populations, children, and individuals with conditions like dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression.

Conclusions:

  • Dance interventions offer substantial health benefits across physical, psychological, and cognitive domains, particularly for older adults and children.
  • Dance's positive impact on brain structure and function highlights its potential as a therapeutic tool.
  • DI shows promise as an effective complementary approach to traditional exercise and medical treatments for various health conditions.