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Teatr tańca i jego terapeutyczne aspekty
Dance theater and its therapeutic aspects

Author(s): Katarzyna Błońska
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: dance therapy; dance theater; body language; body awareness

Summary/Abstract: This article attempts to answer the question, what is dance theater and its role in therapy. In the first part the article shows the genesis and definition of dance theater, turns to its relationships with therapeutics and foundation of therapy, as well as examples of the therapeutic use of stage movement. The article leads to the conclusion that the dance theater, is a universal language that allows us to talk about feelings and inner conflicts, is an alternative method of working with the human body and psyche and it’s important as a factor in increasing problems in intra- and interpersonal communication.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 648-655
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish