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The purpose of this paper is to introduce the author’s method of finding Pilates in her life as a ballet dancer. Looking for rehabilitation exercise due to knee surgery caused by ballet, the author meets the Pilates method. In this paper, it contains content about Ron Fletcher and Romana Kryzanowska who were dancers, student and teacher for Joseph and Clara Pilates. Ron and Romana were both teachers ot the author and they were introduced to the Pilates method by Martha Graham and George Balanchine respectively. The author who opened her own studio after embracing the Pilates work completely, is currently working on training students and instructors by educating Classical Pilates and Ron Fletcher – styled Pilates.

This paper explores the evolution of Pilates, balancing its classical roots with modern adaptations. The author with two decades of experience, emphasizes the significance of understanding Pilates' historical context, including its core principles such as breath, concentration, and control, before incorporating personal styles into teaching. Furthermore, the advent of technology and social media has democratized access to Pilates instruction but raised concerns over the authenticity of training and the proliferation of unqualified instructors. Amidst these changes, it is crucial for practitioners to discern credible sources of Pilates education and to uphold the integrity of the original method. In conclusion, fostering a genuine passion for Pilates, while honoring its foundational practices, can distinguish knowledgeable instructors in an increasingly crowded market, ultimately benefiting both teachers and their students. Therefore, it addresses the impact of social media and technological changes, advocating for preserving the method's authenticity while embracing mindful innovation to promote accessibility and holistic well-being.

Dance wellness education provides information and knowledge related to major issues of dancers' health. It teaches practical methods to improve injuries, rehabilitation, stress, and exhaustion. And it organizes realistically applicable educational programs from an objective and rational perspective. Pilates is included in the curriculum as an effective method to improve dancers' wellness and performance. It is a training method that increases dance majors' awareness of their bodies and regulates their mental and physical functions. Pilates prevents injuries and guides them to rehabilitate in the right direction. The dance wellness Pilates curriculum is structured with goals-contents-methods to develop mental abilities, not just physical training. The issues addressed in this study are first, the educational value of dance wellness Pilates. Second, it presents a Pilates curriculum for dance majors. This will be used as an educational guideline to help develop dance majors' capabilities for wellness.

This study introduces a Pilates program designed to improve thoracic mobility in ballet dancers and explores its potential application for public health promotion. The research focuses on two main aspects: 1) The program development process, based on the researcher's 2018 doctoral thesis, which outlines a four-stage approach emphasizing feedback from dancers and experts. 2) The potential for public application, drawing from a 2021 study that applied the program to female college students. The study analyzes the effects of Pilates on fitness and health perception. By demonstrating the progression from dancers' health management to public wellness promotion, this research aims to bridge the gap between specialized dance training and public health, offering insights into the broader applications of dance-inspired fitness programs.

This study aims to examine the effect of an ambient music and movement-based listening program on stress, anxiety, and depression in single-person households. The participants of the study consisted of 12 single-person households residing in Seoul, and the program was conducted once a week for 4 weeks, total of 4 sessions, each 90 minutes long, from April 1 to April 22, 2024. The paired sample t-test analyzed the changes in the stress scale, anxiety scale, and depression scale. As a result, the participants' stress, anxiety, and depression scores all decreased after the program compared to before. This confirmed that the ambient music and movement-based listening program is effective in reducing stress in single-person households. This is expected to provide foundational data for future studies on integrated music therapy combining ambient music and movement, and could also be actively applied in the development of multifunctional art therapy programs.

The purpose of this study is to provide a foothold for further research by analyzing the current status of researches done on ance education programs for middle-aged women over the past 24 years. To analyze the research data, a total number of 44 articles were categorized into seven taxonomies. Then, we organized the data analysis by dividing each classification tnto subareas. In conclusion, among domesic studies, dance education programs for moddle-aged women have been continuously studied, but the number is insufficient. Additionally, there is a need to develop advanced programs based on various factors among middle-aged women: not only psychological aspects but also physical and social ones. This study has the significance of reviewing and summarizing the current status of researches and stating the need for further researches on dance education programs for middle-aged women.

Flowers were frequently used as a material in the field of art during the Chǒngjae(呈 才, Korean court dance). In particular, flowers appear in 43 types of the recorded in『Uigwe』 that made from King Jeongjo to King Gojong, but studies on the flower in the royal court dances are insufficient. As a result, in the case of Chǒngjae, since it is a total art that combines Ka(歌, Song), Ak(樂, Performance), Mu(舞, Dance), and poetry, not only should each element be examined independently, but also interpreted and analyzed by paying attention to the organic relationship between them. This is the characteristic of Chǒngjae, and this study aims to evoke the concept of Chǒngjae once again through flowers.