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Sources & Key Research — Somatic Dance Movement

The research and references behind Somatic Dance Movement.

[1] Koch, S. C. et al. Effects of dance movement therapy and dance on health-related psychological outcomes: A meta-analysis update. Frontiers in Psychology, 2019. Read review.

[2] Karkou, V. et al. Effectiveness of dance movement therapy in the treatment of adults with depression: A systematic review with meta-analyses. Frontiers in Psychology, 2019. Read review.

[3] Xing, Z. Effects of dance movement therapy and other dance-related interventions on depressive symptoms: a meta-analysis of evidence in the past decade. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 2026. Read review.

[4] Noetel, M. et al. Effect of exercise for depression: Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ, 2024. Read review.

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