摘要:This paper presents research data upon the relationship between Dance and Quality of Life (QoL), as well asupon the multiple benefits that dance provides concerning the participants’ physical, mental, psychologicaland emotional health, as well as their social and communication skills. The aim of this study was: (a) toanalyze the epistemological assumptions based on which relevant research has been so far conducted, and(b) to propose a different assumption about QoL and Dance in general, as well as QoL and Traditional Dancein particular. As a form of physical activity, dance and, by extension, the Greek traditional dance, have highlybeneficial impact on communication and interaction skills, provide satisfaction and positive feelings, promotephysical and mental health, and generally improve many domains of the participants’ QoL regardless of age.
关键词:dance; traditional dance; quality of life (QoL).