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This study introduces a novel dance-mindfulness intervention for adults, integrating neuroscience and somatic practices into modern dance. The program aims to enhance psychological well-being and embodied meaning-making through structured, evidence-based techniques.

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  • Dance Science
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Somatic Education

Background:

  • Recreational dance offers psychological benefits but often neglects nervous system regulation and embodied meaning-making.
  • Existing dance instruction lacks systematic integration of neuroscience, polyvagal theory, motor learning, and somatic education.
  • A gap exists in structured interventions for recreational dancers that combine technical training with mind-body approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a 12-week integrated dance-mindfulness intervention protocol for recreational adult dancers.
  • To systematically integrate nervous system regulation, motor learning, and creative expression into the ISTD modern dance syllabus.
  • To evaluate the intervention's efficacy in enhancing psychological well-being and embodied meaning-making.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-week intervention with eight standardized weekly components, grounded in neuroscience and embodied pedagogy.
  • A randomized controlled trial design comparing the intervention group with a control group.
  • Quantitative assessment using validated scales (SWLS, DASS-21, MAAS, SHS, LIS) and qualitative data from phenomenological interviews and journaling.

Main Results:

  • Intervention participants are hypothesized to demonstrate significantly greater improvements in psychological well-being and embodied experiences compared to controls.
  • The study will capture changes in somatic awareness, nervous system resilience, technical confidence, creative expression, and social belonging.
  • Qualitative data will provide rich insights into embodied meaning-making processes.

Conclusions:

  • The integrated dance-mindfulness intervention addresses a critical gap in recreational dance practice.
  • Findings are expected to establish evidence-based standards for recreational dance, demonstrating the efficacy of neuroscience integration.
  • The study will highlight the potential of dance interventions to foster psychological well-being and deeper embodied meaning.