The research article ”The therapeutic elements of flamenco dance” by Suvi-Maria Helin, Tove Djupsjöbacka and Rosa-María Rodríguez-Jiménez is now published in the publication Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy.
Artikkelin lähtökohtana on Suvi-Marian tanssi-liiketerapian opintojen opinnäytetyö, itse avustin co-authorina yhdessä opinnäytetyön ohjaajan, Euroopan tanssi-liiketerapiayhdistyksen puheenjohtajan Rosa-María Rodríguez-Jiménezin kanssa.
Abstract: ”Flamenco is a versatile Spanish art form which is characterised by a strong emotional expression, intensive rhythms, confident attitude, and distinctive actions of clapping, stomping and rounded movement of wrists. All this wrapped up in aesthetics that celebrate both feminine and masculine aspects. The therapeutic effects of these components of flamenco have not been discovered only by the flamenco enthusiasts and professionals worldwide, but also by the professionals of the therapeutic field. The purpose of this study under qualitative heuristic approach, is to use the method of introspection and bibliographical revision to present the therapeutic elements of flamenco, named herein as: (a) Expression of emotions and communication, (b) Rhythm, (c) Materials & Visuals and (d) Movement, body posture and attitude. The objective is to benefit both the therapeutic and pedagogical fields by introducing and deepening the knowledge on the potential of flamenco in benefitting different groups of people.”
https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2024.2347612