Research

The aim of this innovative project was to study children’s behaviour and the positive effect of creative dance sessions in schools Read more...

This pilot study explored the role of dance in maintaining and developing relationships between people with dementia and, between people with dementia and those who care for and support them Read more...

Patterns of receptive and creative cultural activities and their association with perceived health, anxiety, depression and satisfaction with life among adults: the HUNT study, Norway Read more...

Research has shown that dance, specifically tango, may be an appropriate and effective strategy for ameliorating functional mobility deficits in people who are frail and elderly.  Read more...

Participatory research project examining the physical and psychological impact of dance on 14 year old girls, to include a significant improvement in levels of self esteem. Read more...

An evaluation of a creative dance programme in preschool children: findings from a 10-week pilot controlled trial examining physical activity and mental well-being outcomes. Read more...

The Effects of Participation in Performing Arts for Health on Young People: A Systematic Review of the Published Literature 1994 - 2004 Read more...

The Dance-in-Schools Initiative, established by YDance (Scottish Youth Dance) was a £1.2 million scheme designed to introduce dance into schools (both primary and secondary) across Scotland over a three-year period Read more...

New research has demonstrated that physical fitness in children is dramatically improved through involvement in dance Read more...

Culmination of research and exploration of the issues and ways forward for dance in promoting healthy individuals and communities Read more...

A research report of the a mapping exercise done by the Foundation for Community Dance to establish the scale and range of community dance practice in England, published March 2002 Read more...