Et rom hvor kroppen kan tre fram gjennom ulike uttrykk. Refleksjoner etter en pilotstudie om
overvekt, kvinner og magedans
Engelsk titel: A space where the body can emerge through various expressions. Reflections around a pilot
study on overweight, women and belly dancing
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Författare:
Jaegtvik, Trude
;
Kvigne, Kari
;
Roghell, Per Kristian
Email: trude.jagtvik@nord.no
Språk: Nor
Antal referenser: 41
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 17013820
Sammanfattning
This article is based on the implementation of, and reflections on the experiences from a pilot
study in belly dancing for obese women, as well as interviews with participants in connection with the
course. The study had a qualitative approach. The movements in belly dance invite into a
concentration towards the body along with others. This started processes on several levels.
Acknowledgment of vulnerability seemed to be a strength, and an important basis for the women’s
development. Academic communities internationally call for new approaches and methods in relation
to obesity. It is natural to look at the body and movement in relation to health. If we however are
going to create a space where the body can emerge through different expressions, is it then
necessary to focus on health? Can the term health block a new insight? Maybe we also should
concentrate more on attention to the body and its expressions?