DANCE 2 - Dance Wellness and Injury Prevention - Dance - Research Guides at University of California Irvine

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Somatic Studies and Dance: Resource Paper
An excellent (and brief) paper supported by the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) that covers the history of somatics and dance, gives multiple examples of the practice, examples of different types of somatic practices, and a list of basic resources.
A brief history of somatic practices and dance / by Martha Eddy
This is an excellent article from the very first issue of the Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices (PEER-REVIEWED!) that provides a good history of dance and somatics, many of the early leaders in the field, different types of practices, AND a very interesting somatic genealogy tree showing how many of the practices are related to one another.

Peer Reviewed Articles

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Journal of Dance & Somatic Practices
**online journal**
An international, peer-reviewed journal focused on the relationship between dance and somatic practices.
Natural Standard
Provides evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies. It covers topics such as: Foods, herbs & supplements; Sports Medicine; Health & wellness; Comparative effectiveness; Medical conditions. All materials undergo blinded editorial and peer review prior to inclusion in this database.
Performing Arts Periodicals
A database with thousands of dance-related articles, book reviews, etc. Not all results are peer-reviewed, so remember to click on the "Peer reviewed" limiter.
SCOPUS
A huge multidisciplinary database that leans heavily into the side of science. It's a really great place to find journal articles when you're getting started searching.

Dance: DANCE 2 - Dance Wellness and Injury Prevention

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Peer Reviewed Articles