Health monitoring in dance

Question 1

Mental health risks

Answer 1

As result of high physiological and psychological demands of dancing/teaching. Along w psychosocial stressors like
- upcoming performance
- relationship w choreographers
- maintaining body weight.
- Facility/equipment available
- financial concerns
- Major life events

It inhibits artistic development due to the long hours and high demands. They practice a lot and have little recover time

Question 2

Most common mental problesm

Answer 2

Fatigue

stress

anxiety

Question 3

interventions

Answer 3

Awareness: talk about it and respond to physical signs. Openness is important.

Increase mental health literacy

Using dance as intervention; eg emotion regulation, mood disorder or personality disorder. Can be used to experience happiness

Question 4

Importance of health awareness in dance

Answer 4

Due to high pressure, dance students are at risk of mental health issues. Dance schools should pay attention to stress, anxiety and tiredness as these prelude greater problems. A