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Originally Posted by Caroline_afifi
I have had this discussion many times with people over the years but I want to ask it here, as you are a very thought provoking bunch of people.
Most dances are well known for their healing properties.
In your opinion, does MED attract more people who are seeking healing (particularly in terms of emotional health and well being) than other dance forms?
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Dear Caroline,
Well..... it seems there are just as many maladjusted people in belly dance as there are in anything else, so I am not sure that the dance itself has healing properties. However, I think that for some people, if they happen to be looking to be healed on some level, that it might be a catalyst for them to feel better. I am not sure that I have ever met anyone who studied Med Dance specifically and consciously for the purpose of healing. Except this. I did once work in tandem with a Reichian therapist who had three of his clients take belly dance to get more in touch with their female selves, so obviously he thought there was some healing element to the dance.
It is also pretty well documented that any good form of exercise will give a person a stronger immune system and release feel good chemicals into the body. Dance is not alone in this, but it could be considered "healing".
Regards,
A'isha