Real-Life Communication -- Solution
1. What is dance therapy?
Dance therapy is based
on the belief that the mind and body work in unison. Dance requires the coordinated
use of both mind and body. Through dance, people can identify and express
their innermost emotions, bringing those feelings to a conscious level. This
can cause the individual to experience a sense of renewal, unity and completeness.
2.
How long has this type of therapy been in use?
In modern times,
dance is both an art form and a pleasant social activity. Since the early
1900s dance has been used as a therapy to enhance well-being and promote good
emotional and physical health.
3. What can dance therapy do for
an older person?
Dance therapy can help older people overcome
physical limitations and create new opportunities for exercise
and rehabilitation. It can improve the coordination of little-used muscles.
It can also give older people more independence and increase their self-esteem.
These benefits, in turn, reduce stress.
4. Can anyone get into
dance therapy?
Because dance therapy can be individualized, it
becomes an outlet for expressing anger, love and fear. As an act of self-expression,
it increases self-awareness and develops self-confidence. These qualities
can be helpful in facing, treating and coping with disease, disability and
other health problems. Because dance requires interaction with others, it
also reduces feelings of isolation and promotes growth in social skills and
relationships.
"It takes a lot of work to be in business for yourself,"
says Monique Haziza, a dance therapist. "Don't underestimate what you are
getting into -- invest time and money and dedication. It's not easy, but in
time the people and the money will start to roll in."