title: Therapeutic aspects of aerobic dance participation.
abstract: An ethnographic analysis of aerobic dance exercise culture was conducted to determine the impact of the culture on the mind-body connection. After a review of the predominant theories on the relationship between vigorous exercise and elevated mood, aerobic dance participants' experiences are reported to illustrate how cognitive experience and self-esteem may be influenced. Interviews revealed that some participants achieved a pleasantly altered state of consciousness and respite from depression and stress. The relationship of the work ethic to achievement of participant satisfaction is underscored.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Estivill
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D000368:Aged; D003615:Dancing / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D012649:Self Concept