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Abstract

The study addresses a gap in the dance-health1 literature by exploring creative dance from the perspective of a non-dancer and health care practitioner. The findings contribute to further understanding the body from a sociological perspective, recognizing dance as culturally constructed. This is a qualitative research study drawing on critical and reflexive ethnographic methods. The themed findings suggest that social and intersubjective relations are key in this dance-health practice. The dance artists, conceptualized as guides within the study, help to facilitate in others a heightened awareness of somatic and subjective lived body experience. The study provokes debate about the meaning and relevance embodiment has for health and care practitioners.

Funding
This study was supported by the:
  • The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
  • The Constance Owens Trust and the University of Liverpool
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2024-09-27
2025-06-22
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