Reflecting on the social value of movement and dance

Farmer, C, Stamp, K, Boardman, R, Balfour, Alexandra and Hopkins, S (2025) Reflecting on the social value of movement and dance. Perspectives in Public Health. p. 17579139251359949. ISSN 1757-9147

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Abstract

Aims: This short report summarises the findings of a 51-page report on the social value of movement and dance in England, highlighting its contribution to public health, individual wellbeing, and community development. Methods: The report synthesises data from multiple sources and quantifies the social value of movement and dance. Results: Findings indicate that movement and dance contribute £3.5 billion in social value, including £430 million in healthcare savings and a £2.1 billion uplift in mental wellbeing. Movement and dance foster physical health benefits comparable to those of other exercise forms while providing unique psychological and social advantages. Conclusion: Movement and dance play vital roles in public health by preventing illness, improving mental wellbeing, and fostering community engagement. To maximise their impact, greater integration within health practices, funding, research investment, and policy engagement is needed.

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Additional Information:	** Article version: VoR ** From Crossref journal articles via Jisc Publications Router ** History: epub 02-09-2025; issued 02-09-2025. ** Licence for VoR version of this article starting on 02-09-2025: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Date Deposited:	16 Sep 2025 12:37
Last Modified:	16 Sep 2025 12:37
URI:	https://bnu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/20635

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