Reviewed by Jennifer Giuglianotti, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT, board certified dance/movement therapist, licensed creative arts therapist, and owner of Balanced Life Movement, a Creative Arts Therapy ...

There’s significant science to explain why it feels to good to dance. Dance and movement therapy directly accesses the primitive parts of the brain responsible for movement, heartbeat and breath.

Dance therapy helps people process emotions through movement. Experts say consistent dance can boost mental health and build confidence.

Adapted Argentine tango dance therapy is helping some breast cancer survivors regain natural balance and sensation after experiencing neuropathy, a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment.