Improving mental and physical health through belly dance – Evidence from a pilot study
Published online on June 04, 2026
Abstract
Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
ObjectivesPeople with mental illness can experience low levels of physical activity, low self-esteem, loneliness and social disconnection. This pilot study examined short-term benefits of participating in belly dance classes on mental and physical health....
ObjectivesPeople with mental illness can experience low levels of physical activity, low self-esteem, loneliness and social disconnection. This pilot study examined short-term benefits of participating in belly dance classes on mental and physical health....