{"value"=>"<p> <span class=\"title\">Building Group Culture In Dance Therapy: The Application of Group Work Practice Theory</span></p> <p>In order to develop a more specific method of practice with groups in dance therapy, the group is viewed as a dynamic social system with elements which can be manipulated. The culture which unfolds in a group has a great deal of impact on the group's outcome, and the leader plays an important role in its development. Group work practice theory describes specific tasks encompassed in culture building, which are applied to the dance therapy setting. Elements unique to dance therapy will influence the use of such methods and differences in goals are discussed. Language is viewed as essential to the group culture building tasks. Recommendations are made for the use of language in the practice of group dance therapy.</p>"}