Dance as healing, bringing movement to refugee camps

The video discusses the use of dance as a therapeutic tool in a refugee camp filled with individuals displaced by ISIS. The speaker, a dance student, volunteers to teach dance, which helps overcome language barriers and provides a creative outlet for healing. Dance is highlighted as a means to connect with oneself physically, addressing often overlooked human needs for creativity and engagement.

What is one of the main reasons the refugees had to flee their homes?

• ISIS

• Natural disasters

• Economic opportunities

• Political elections

What motivated the narrator to volunteer as a dance teacher in the refugee camp?

• A family tradition

• A requirement for their university course

• An interest in using dance for more than personal expression

• A desire to travel

How do the children in the camp respond to the dance classes?

• They are confused and uninterested

• They show immediate joy and engagement

• They are hesitant and shy

• They prefer other activities

What aspect of healing does dance particularly address according to the narrator?

• Only mental health

• Only physical health

• Both physical and mental connection

• Neither physical nor mental health

Why is having a creative outlet important for refugees in the camp?

• It allows them to learn a new language

• It helps them find jobs

• It fulfills their basic needs for food and shelter

• It addresses their human need for creativity and engagement