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. 2024 Feb 21;15:1356553. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1356553

Table 4.

The self-perceived impacts of the in-person Brazilian dance classes.

Subcategories of the impacts of Brazilaian dance classes Lilac Turquoise Yellow Orange Red Navy Blue Mustard Light Green Brown Violet Burgundy Dark Green Pink Gray n %
Physical Reduced stiffiness x x x x x x x 7 50
Feeling of lightness and fluidity in the movements x x x x x 5 36
Agility x x x x 4 29
Less rigidity x x x x x 5 36
Less pain x x 2 14
Improved balance x x x x x x 6 43
Disposition x x x x x 5 36
Easier execution of activities of daily living x x x x x x 6 43
Improved motor coordination x x 2 14
Improved stamina x 1 7
Easier to initiate movement x x x 3 21
Improved fine motor skills x x 2 14
Improved body awareness x 1 7
Improved gait x x x x 4 29
Improved physical well-being x x x x x x x x x x x 11 79
Mental and emotional Happiness x x x x x x x x 8 57
Enjoyment x x x x x x x x 8 57
Improved mood and liveliness x x x x x x 6 43
Increased desire and motivation x x x x x x 6 43
Increased energy and disposition x x x x x x 6 43
Feeling of pleasure x x x x x x x 7 50
Feeling of freedom x 1 7
Feeling of lightness x x x x 4 29
Fewer thoughts about illness x x 2 14
Better able to face the difficulties of the disease x x x x 4 29
Exercising memory x x x 3 21
Improved self-esteem x x x x x x 6 43
Feeling of empowerment x x x x x x 6 43
Feeling of self-confidence x x x 3 21
Improved emotional well-being x x x x x x x x x x x x 12 86
Social impacts Friendship x x x x x x x x x x x x 12 86
A greater sense of living x x x 3 21
Increased participation in social activities x x x x x x x x x x x x 12 86
Increased communication x 1 7
Participating in dance performances x x x 3 21
Possibility of returning to work x 1 7
Feeling of belonging x x x x x x x x x x x 11 79
Possibility expressing yourself x x x x x x 6 43
Possibility to interact with peers x x x x x x x x x x x x x 13 93
Feeling the support of the group x x x x 4 29
Feeling of comprehension in the group x x x x x 5 36

The bold values emphasize the responses with higher percentages.