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VILJOEN, Margaretha  e  LEVAY, Peter F.. Dance as physical exercise for older people. S. Afr. j. sci. [online]. 2021, vol.117, n.11-12, pp.1-3. ISSN 1996-7489.  https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2021/11831.

SIGNIFICANCE: • Adequate physical exercise is important for the somatic and mental health of older people. • Dance, as an alternative to structured exercise, could provide both health and social aspects. • The potential to adapt dance style and intensity to accommodate physical limitations makes dancing suitable for many older adults.

Palavras-chave : physical exercise; dance; older people; health.

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