“Becoming Through Dance” is sociologist Helene Lawson’s study that asks, “why do adults begin taking dance?” Lawson herself began dance as an adult beginner, and she wanted to know why. Through this study, she tries to answer that question.

Click on the title of this post to read an interesting look at the benefits of dance for adult beginners.

Does dancing make you feel happier? Can it beat depression?

If you’re a trained dancer, you probably get an emotional boost from dancing. If you’re feeling sad or depressed, dance class or rehearsal might be your escape. This effect comes, partly, because you’re practicing something you love, something that you do well.

But, can dance help non-dancers beat depression? This question is being answered through several experiments, one scientific and the other not so formal.

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