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April 2023 PMID 37361639

Dance Is a Healing Art.

Linda Cox, Jodi Youmans-Jones

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Mentions

48
Peak: 8 in Mar 2025
across 4 sources since Apr 2019

Extended reach

366,405
potential audience

Total likes

32

Video views

3

Mentions per month

Apr 2019 – Jul 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News28 articles
  • X / Twitter15 posts
  • Blogs4 articles
  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Posts like Debbie Allen's highlighted her advocacy, showing passion with phrases like 'dance is a healing art,' while others discussed dance's scientific benefits, referencing neuroscience and emotional well-being. The tone remains supportive and enthusiastic, emphasizing dance’s transformative and restorative potential in various contexts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support and enthusiasm for the idea that dance is a healing art, with several posts praising Debbie Allen and emphasizing its benefits.

InterestHigh interest

Posts consistently show high interest by highlighting dance's role in health, healing, and emotional release, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many social discussions delve into the methodology and implications of dance as therapy, with mentions of specific events, neurotheories, and calls for action.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse suggests that the topic resonates with cultural and health communities, potentially influencing perceptions and encouraging initiatives related to dance as a healing practice.

Abstract in brief

  • This review evaluates the health benefits of various dance forms, including traditional, ethnic, and dance therapy, across different health areas like depression, cognitive and motor function, and overall wellbeing.
  • The research analyzed over 2,500 articles from reputable sources, focusing on studies involving elderly populations as well as children, highlighting that dance can improve brain health, physical fitness, and psychological wellbeing better than regular exercises.
  • Key findings show that dance can increase brain volume, enhance neurotrophic growth, and support cognitive and motor functions, especially in individuals with neurological conditions such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
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Top posts

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TV One
@tvonetv · X

.@msdebbieallen isn't just a dance teacher, she's here to show why dance is a healing art ❤️ Watch her full episode of Uncensored during our Uncensored: #WomensHistoryMonth marathon on Sunday at 12p/11c, only on TV One. https://t.co/150FCgsoxo

Mar 21, 2025 · 29 likes · 6 shares · 339,715 followers View post →
Global Women and Girls' Heart Dance
@allwomengirls · X

Dance is a healing art form. It allows for us to release old energy & bring in new restorative energy. When conscious movement is coupled w/ intention, real transformative change occurs. Women/girls worldwide will dance in unison this summer solstice to radiate healing to the

Apr 15, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 401 followers View post →
aleya bellydance
@aleyabellydance · X

Dance to be free. This is wonderful! Maybe inspiration for belly dancers to visit your local prison. Dance is a healing art. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/WwpyeLwhyy

Jul 6, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,594 followers View post →
Todd "DG" Davis
@muzikscribe · X

RT @tvonetv: .@msdebbieallen isn't just a dance teacher, she's here to show why dance is a healing art ❤️ Watch her full episode of Uncenso…

Mar 22, 2025 · 6 shares · 6,990 followers View post →
Old School Favorites
@kickitoldschool · X

RT @tvonetv: .@msdebbieallen isn't just a dance teacher, she's here to show why dance is a healing art ❤️ Watch her full episode of Uncenso…

Mar 21, 2025 · 6 shares · 6,853 followers View post →
Jema
@askjema · X

RT @tvonetv: .@msdebbieallen isn't just a dance teacher, she's here to show why dance is a healing art ❤️ Watch her full episode of Uncenso…

Mar 21, 2025 · 6 shares · 2,719 followers View post →

All mentions

Lee Lee 28
@ShalenaPor88610 · X

Debbie Allen: ‘Dance Is a Healing Art’ https://t.co/U129L9La6U via @YouTube vs I love ❤️ it

Mar 27, 2025 · 27 followers View post →
Todd "DG" Davis
@muzikscribe · X

RT @tvonetv: .@msdebbieallen isn't just a dance teacher, she's here to show why dance is a healing art ❤️ Watch her full episode of Uncenso…

Mar 22, 2025 · 6 shares · 6,990 followers View post →
TheShowtime_fr
@theshowtime_fr · X

RT @tvonetv: .@msdebbieallen isn't just a dance teacher, she's here to show why dance is a healing art ❤️ Watch her full episode of Uncenso…

Mar 21, 2025 · 6 shares · 1,125 followers View post →
Jema
@askjema · X

RT @tvonetv: .@msdebbieallen isn't just a dance teacher, she's here to show why dance is a healing art ❤️ Watch her full episode of Uncenso…

Mar 21, 2025 · 6 shares · 2,719 followers View post →
ADoubléBDS
@ADoubleBDS · X

RT @tvonetv: .@msdebbieallen isn't just a dance teacher, she's here to show why dance is a healing art ❤️ Watch her full episode of Uncenso…

Mar 21, 2025 · 6 shares · 75 followers View post →
Tiffany Paige
@TChocolatePage · X

RT @tvonetv: .@msdebbieallen isn't just a dance teacher, she's here to show why dance is a healing art ❤️ Watch her full episode of Uncenso…

Mar 21, 2025 · 6 shares · 2,459 followers View post →
Old School Favorites
@kickitoldschool · X

RT @tvonetv: .@msdebbieallen isn't just a dance teacher, she's here to show why dance is a healing art ❤️ Watch her full episode of Uncenso…

Mar 21, 2025 · 6 shares · 6,853 followers View post →
TV One
@tvonetv · X

.@msdebbieallen isn't just a dance teacher, she's here to show why dance is a healing art ❤️ Watch her full episode of Uncensored during our Uncensored: #WomensHistoryMonth marathon on Sunday at 12p/11c, only on TV One. https://t.co/150FCgsoxo

Mar 21, 2025 · 29 likes · 6 shares · 339,715 followers View post →
Preston Williams
@PrestonPw40 · X

Debbie Allen: ‘Dance Is a Healing Art’ https://t.co/tc0BXBsrSa

Jan 26, 2025 · 1,173 followers View post →
The Tree Yoga Cooperative
@thetreeyogacoop · X

Wazobia Dance is a healing art through dance and fitness taught by Nneoma Ogudoro. Enjoy dance as a great way to let the body take the mind where it's never been! Friday, March 10th @ 7 PM. #dance #africandance #wazobiadance #thetreeyogacoop https://t.co/2NlPVYihzn

Feb 21, 2023 · 419 followers View post →
Global Women and Girls' Heart Dance
@allwomengirls · X

RT @allwomengirls: Dance is a healing art form. It allows for us to release old energy & bring in new restorative energy. When conscious mo…

Jun 11, 2020 · 1 share · 401 followers View post →
Global Women and Girls' Heart Dance
@allwomengirls · X

Dance is a healing art form. It allows for us to release old energy & bring in new restorative energy. When conscious movement is coupled w/ intention, real transformative change occurs. Women/girls worldwide will dance in unison this summer solstice to radiate healing to the

Apr 15, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 401 followers View post →
Di Shaw
@dollidancer · X

RT @aleyabellydance: Dance to be free. This is wonderful! Maybe inspiration for belly dancers to visit your local prison. Dance is a heal…

Jul 6, 2019 · 1 share · 1,146 followers View post →
aleya bellydance
@aleyabellydance · X

Dance to be free. This is wonderful! Maybe inspiration for belly dancers to visit your local prison. Dance is a healing art. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/WwpyeLwhyy

Jul 6, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,594 followers View post →
Michelle Highberg
@mhighberg1 · X

Dance science! Dance is a healing art and neuroscience...visual stimulation, emotion, motivation, rythmic stimulation and physical contact...touch is one of our greatest… https://t.co/5hlro1Wmkf

Apr 26, 2019 · 213 followers View post →